Sermons on Full Conviction:

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Here is the path to abundance.

21, March 2004 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. Psalm 91: 14-16 14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Funeral

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Funeral for a devoted Christian. Runs about 20 minutes. full service along with short message

Prelude Welcome / Invocation Rom 14:7-8 For none us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Welcome, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, We are gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Chose The Nails Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006

Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Victory!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2008

Elisha would find the truth was the king just full of good words, or was he really ready to be a leader!

Arrows of Victory Text: II Kings 13: 14-19 14 Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. Then Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, “O my father, my father, the chariots of Israel and their horsemen!” 15 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christ Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Sep 11, 2007

For many years we have walked with a hope in us not realising that we can enter into the fullness of Christ.

The Christ Life Colossians 1:26 – 27 AMP: The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints), To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2011

If we desire God’s full blessings, then we learn from scripture how to gain it.

To Be Blessed Jeremiah 4:1-4 * Most, if not all, of us desire, want, and long for the blessings and/or the favor of God. It’s written in our DNA. Marry that desire to God’s desire of WANTING to bless us and it would seem that you have a situation that is automatic. Maybe it is, but perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Harvesting God's Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 17, 2009

Our Joy is full when we obey Christ and we do that by remaining growing through Him

Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood cells. It was as if her body was treating them as if they were an invader. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010

We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

May I Have Your Attention Please

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Mar 7, 2010

Distractions are causing us to lose focus of our mission. God wants to have our full attention.

May I Have Your Attention Please Jonah 1:1-4 & Jonah 3:1-3 Brothers and sisters I am sure a lot of you have been in places where you have heard a voice come over the intercom; or in perhaps in a crowd that said, “May I have your attention please”. Usually, no matter what you are doing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Abiding Presence Of The Triune God Is Our Peace

Contributed by Asiri Perera on May 18, 2008

The permanent abode of God in us in his full deity as Father, Son & Holy Spirit is our peace

The abiding presence of the triune God is our Peace Jn 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Illustration Parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, a state ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Glory Of The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life.

Experience the Glory of the Lord! Ezekiel 1, 10 In what sense is God’s presence always with us? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life. I. Look to the glory of the Lord for your purpose! vs. 1:1-28; 3:12, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist