Sermons on Fulfiling Divine Turn Around:

Fruit Growers Of The World, Unite

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2003

Abiding in Christ allows us to have the mind of Christ, produce fruit, and glorify God. So why is the church in such a miserable state?

April 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 15:1-8 Subject: Jesus, the True Vine Title: Fruit Producers of the World, Unite! I kind of fancy myself as a student. I am always trying to learn something new from every situation. As a young man beginning in the carpenter trade I learned by watching and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 8, 2002

Are you ready for Jesus to return. You better be!

INTRODUCTION • Today I want to time a moment to recognize our veterans and to also have a moment of silence in honor of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Message Of An Empty Seat

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Your empty seat at church preaches a sermon.

1 SAMUEL 20:16-18 “A MESSAGE FROM AN EMPTY SEAT” A) This text I read ... I personally have only heard quoted at funeral or memorial services! * It’s from verse 18 of our reading ... And this wasn’t a funeral or a memorial service! * It was between two precious friends ... Two friends that loved one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003

Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Personality Of An Optimist Series

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 6, 2003

Learning to face the future Being prepared, with Couarge, and hope.

Developing A Personality of An Optimist. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (Sunday January 5,2003) Intro: When it comes to the subject of dealing with the future we know that nothing is certain. Consider these comments on the future: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003

2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Questions I Would Like To Ignore Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2003

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at divorce, singleness, and sex.

Sunday Morning February 9, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#12] SOME QUESTIONS I WOULD LIKE TO IGNORE 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our study in 1 Corinthians I knew we would get to some passages that I would want to skip and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pains Of A Relevant Pastor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 5, 2003

I thought it would be profitable if we would use this Preaching moment to highlite THE PAINS OF A RELEVANT PASTOR. For I am foolish enough to believe that A RELEVANT PASTOR WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS PAIRED WITH THE TASK OF TENDING THE FLOCK

One who is Hurled, Thrown into the Path of a People who are Bent on Self-Destruction Must Be Relevant. He must be Germane to a Grieving Generation. His Applications must be Appropriate for the Aches of His Age. His Preaching must be Pertinent to the Problems of His Parish. His Sermons must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shephed

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2006

"THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a roc

"THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a rock foundation to sustain us in hours of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Make A Difference-Youth

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006

This is for a youth revival or youth night.

You Can Make A Difference Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is already asking for money…Stay with me here. Anyone have 57 cents? 57 cents isn’t a lot these days. You will do good to get a cup of coffee or a drink with this. Maybe a newspaper in the morning. But 57 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Rag-Tag Army

Contributed by Robert Harting on Sep 27, 2006

Applies to Christian Warfare and our responsibility to God.

“GOD’S RAG-TAG ARMY!” (MARK 6:30-34) Good Morning!! What a beautiful day this is! We are in the House of God and we should be over-joyed to be able to be here! We should also be over-joyed at the prospect of getting out in the world and sharing the love and mercy of God with all we come into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

God blesses a life which is lived in pursuit of him.

What is God looking for in a person or a church he can use in a mighty way? Why does it seem that God blesses one person, or church more than another? When I refer to being blest I am not referring to financial or numerical blessing but to a spiritual blessing, an outpouring of God’s Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ