Sermons on Full Conviction:

I Once Was Lost Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007

What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Power Within Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2025

God promised that Jesus was going to be “God within us”. What is it about the Spirit that fulfils that promise, and what does the Spirit do to become our "helper?"

It was Christmas day, and a woman’s teenage son had given her a Christmas gift. She was surprised because she knew he didn’t have much money to buy a gift, but she smiled and opened the brightly wrapped box. Inside the box she found two AA batteries along with a note which said “Gift Not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis: The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

can a church that was once so full of life become a white-washed tomb full of dead men’s bones and rotting corpses? That, my fellow investigators, is our job this morning as “Christian Soul Investigators.” Get it? “CSI”

God morning, brothers and sisters! Welcome to “CSI: Canton.” For those of you who live in a cave and don’t have cable, “CSI” stands for “Crime Scene Investigation.” Now, CSI started out as a weekly crime show that literally began at the turn of the century … in the year 2000 … on CBS. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2020

1. Jesus prayed for us to have full harmony (vs. 11; 20-23) 2. Jesus prayed about our future home (vs. 24). 3. Jesus prayed about our full hearts (vs. 25-26).

How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 4: Christ's Urgent Prayers for His People The Gospel of John John 17:9-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 18, 2018 (Revised May 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering A Holy God

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 11, 2020

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” When we encounter the holiness of God our lives are transformed.

Encountering The Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” When we encounter the holiness of God our lives are transformed. King Uzziah died in 740 B.C. after 50 years, the end of an age. This good king would be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For God So…

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 10, 2019

Jesus came so that we would not perish, but have eternal (full) life, but often we still choose the darkness.

INTRO Good morning… Kenya this past week. Drew asked me hey you want to speak on the 26th… I said sure before I realized that would be right after we got back form Kenya on a 7 hour time difference… Some piece about Kenya… So last week we started this series where we are going to be studying ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2018

When life gets hard, persevere in your confession, because Jesus is the Son of God; pray with confidence, because Jesus suffers with you; and obey with conviction, because you truly believe that Jesus is your complete Savior.

Some time ago, when I was looking up job descriptions for various positions in the church, I cam across these: PASTOR: Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. More powerful than a locomotive. Faster than a speeding bullet. Walks on water. Makes policy with God. ELDER: Able to leap short ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guilty, Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Apr 15, 2006

This message builds off the qustion: "If being a Christian was against the law, and you were charged for being one, would there be enough evidence to convict you?" 4 points discussing possible types of evidence are used.

For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail to: notguilty@aweber.com -------------------------------------------- Guilty, or Not Guilty Text: Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] Likewise every good tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why This, Why Now?

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Sep 13, 2001

A sermon of explanation for the events of terrorism which took place Sept. 11, 2001.

Why This, Why Now? Matthew 24:4 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." I. Misinterpretations American Airlines flight 11 – 81 pass. 11 crew – North Tower United Airlines flight 175 – 56 pass. 9 crew – South Tower American Airlines flight 77 – 58 pass. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LAST TWO PHYSICAL ELEMENTS THAT PAUL LISTS AS THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD, THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.

THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT EPHESIANS 6:17 I WANT TO BEGIN BY WISHING ALL OF THE FATHER’S PRESENT A VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I HOPE YOU HAE A GREAT DAY. I REALIZE THAT FOR SOME OF US OUR FATHER’S ARE NO LONGER WITH US, BUT WHAT I’VE FOUND IN MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Profile Of Hypocritical Religious Pharisees Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 15, 2022

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. Religious People should keep themselves unstained from the world but rather they take part in the unfruitful works of darkness If any Religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:27-28, James 1:22-23

The Ministry Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by Christ during His ascension and are therefore also known as the ascension gifts. The full expression of the ministry of Jesus requires the full 5-fold ministry

The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Pride Of Solomon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still full of yourself or full of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to acknowledge GOD in everything good and perfect that happened in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:2 (N

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still full of yourself or full of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to acknowledge GOD in everything good and perfect that happened in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now I have built a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

“pigs, Dogs And Kingdom Discernment” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 12, 2013

"Do not judge" is a very popular saying by the LORD JESUS, but does not include the full understanding of what Jesus both meant and practiced.

“Pigs, Dogs and Kingdom Discernment” Matthew 7:1-6 We live in a society where people are very quick to use the first line of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Always Time To Start Over

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008

Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God