Sermons on Full Potential:

Prepared For Abundance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 16, 2008

The four soils of life, hardness, shallowness, distraction and soil prepare for Christ

Intro: in reading the parable of the sower, the soil and the potential of the seed for harvest, a thought comes out of this story, no one wants to miss heaven, no one wants to fail God, everyone would love to realize their full potential in Christ. There is no problem with the seed, no failure in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acquired Thru Faith-7(:3a)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2024

7 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-VII—2Peter 1:3a(:1-4) Attention: -A Costco membership-: •Requires a once yearly financial commitment. •Requires a surrender of personal information that is scrutinized. “Membership is available to all qualifying individuals 16 years of age & over.” “Costco reserves the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Will There Be Tears In Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 25, 2005

No, there will not be any tears in Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. But there will be tears at the “Bema” seat of Christ: "Glad Tears," and "Sad Tears!"

Title: “Will there be tears in Heaven?” Key verse: (Psa 56:8 KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Introduction: No, there will not be any tears in the final state of Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

To so many, the mystery of this event brings a magic to their celebration like none other. Let’s unwrap the greatest Christmas gift ever given and discover the REAL REASON for the SEASON... Why was Jesus Born?

I think that we both would agree that Christmas is more than the cards and gifts, more than the trees and lights, more than family and food. There is a much deeper meaning, a much more fulfilling notion than that of a fat, bearded man on a sleigh. It is the birth of the Christ child: the true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Section (4) 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 The Model Brother Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul sends Timothy to the church of Thessolonians.

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 3 THE MODEL BROTHER I. INTRODUCTION Introductory remarks had been made in chapter one. Thanks had been given and Paul pointed out the strengths of this young church that was dear unto him. He made them aware of the reasoning, and suddenness of his departure from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consequences Of Stubbornness When A Man Who Refuses To Change. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

The Bible is replete with stories of individuals who faced the consequences of their actions, and one such story is that of Pharaoh in the book of Exodus.

Pharaoh’s refusal to change his ways and let the Israelites go led to a series of devastating plagues that ultimately resulted in the loss of his son and his army. This article will explore the biblical principles behind Pharaoh’s failure to change for the better and the consequences that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Exodus 5:2, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Jesus Is . . .! Part 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews, looking at who Jesus is, and what that means for us.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 5:1-10 July 23, 2017 Have you ever admired someone who was famous and you tried to imitate them? Maybe it was a musician and you played like they did, or a singer and you tried to sing like them. Or it could have been an athlete and you tried to throw or swing a bat just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Normal Christian Life Is A Life Of Supernatural Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

The absence of supernatural joy in a christians life means the kingdom of God is not in full manifestation.

Ps 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. Isa 55: 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mayor And The Tramp

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church.

THE MAYOR AND THE TRAMP James 2:1 -- 13 It’s homecoming Sunday morning. The service is about to begin. The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church. A fight, a feast and a funeral. Today is feast day. At the door, two men arrive for the service. One of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

A full understanding of God’s grace is the cure for our sometimes overwhelming guilt.

God’s Great Gift of Grace by Rick Labate In his book, My Tortured Conscience, Martin Weber writes, “He was a deeply committed Christian evangelist. Even in retirement he won many converts throughout the conference. Everyone spoke well of the gentle man. One cold and gray morning he put his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Adventist

Stress Busters

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2001

Life is full of stress which needs to busted or removed from our lives.

STRESS BUSTERS Matthew 11:28-30 INTRO.- Stress. Who needs it? No one. Who wants it? No one. Who has it? Everyone. ILL.- Joe Krebs is a local TV anchorman in Washington D.C. His three-hour morning newscast requires that he wake up every morning at 2:30 a.m. He found out about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 4, 2005

Your debt to God has been paid in full - a Good Friday meditation.

John 19:30: “IT IS FINISHED” 1) O sa-cred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns your only crown, O sa-cred head, no glory Now from your face does shine; Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call you mine. 2) Men mock and taunt and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Emotions And The Bible

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005

The scripture is full of verses, where Jesus rebuked His Deciples for using their emotions.

Emotions and The Bible. Luke 9:54-55 I am no stranger to pain and suffering. In 1999 I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. According to the hospital records I had no, pulse,no lung function, no brain activity for the period of 8 minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:54-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Releasing The Next Generation Part Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 2, 2002

Without Unity in the older generation, we will not see a full release of the next generation

Releasing the Next Generation Part II Sunday September 15, 2002 A Base of Unity Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Yu Chai Tan on Dec 27, 2004

A challenge to all Christians to live lives full entrusted to our Almighty God

Talk 1 : Living in Liberty - The Beginning Place 1. Introduction : a. Theme : Saved to Serve. Being a Christian is a joyful and purposeful life, the reason for being left on earth by our Saviour and Master – John 17: 15, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but …”, primarily we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Brethren