Sermons on Full Cup:

The Preeminence Of Preaching Within The Church Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

To encourage a full proclimation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Church by preaching and then by the church in the streets by personal testimony.

THE PREEMINENCE OF PREACHING WITHIN THE CHURCH Acts 2:14-47 INTRODUCTION: A. In 1996 Thom Rainer published a book entitled Effective Evangelistic Churches 1. Surveys were sent out to 1400 Southern Baptist Churches which were considered “Evangelistic” this meant a. They had at least 26 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

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

Be Careful About What You Promise God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 14, 2005

We have to be careful that we are ready to make a full commitment when we make promises to God

Be Careful About What You Promise God Subtitle: Count up the cost Sermon Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69 – 75 (KJV) Matthew 26:31-35 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Story Worth Telling! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002

The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way The Church Should Operate

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Forms Functions, Foundation, Fullness. What doe those words have to do with the church? Find out

The Way the Church Should Operate Introduction A. Today we are going to examine and issue that has really struck me hard in the last couple of weeks B. I have come to the realization that there are a lot of thing we do in the name of ministry and we forget the purpose of what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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