Sermons on Gentile:

Motivation?? Part I

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 15, 2005

What’s your motivation? Where do your interests lie? Are they transparent? What is your motivation? Why do you do what you do? Is it for Jesus and Him crucified or is it to see your own self lifted on high? What is your motivation?

Title: Motivation? Scripture: Acts 21:30-40, 22:1-30 Introduction: What’s your motivation? What compels you to get out of bed in the morning? A desire not to be late, or a desire to get a head start on the day? What compels you to eat? Is it hunger, taste, or the price you paid for the meal? When ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Miss The Shift!

Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005

"Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

A Ministry Questioned Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 12, 2002

This sermon develops Pauls concern with the Galatian church deserting the gospel, and discrediting his ministry.

Introduction: I. Has your integrity ever been questioned by someone? A. Has your motivation been questioned? B. Has your drive been questioned? C. Purpose? D. Reason for action? E. Life? F. Ministry? II. You’re not alone – the Apostle Paul’s ministry was questioned? A. That is right, the Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compelled To Reveal The Mystery Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

First of a series on Ephesians 3

Compelled... to Reveal the Mystery The mysterious formula for Coca-Cola In 1925, the only written copy of its formula Coca-Cola admits to having was retrieved from a New York bank (where it had been held as collateral on a sugar loan) and reverently laid in safe deposit box in Woodruff’s Atlanta ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Too Can Be A Rock

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 21, 2002

Talks about the life of Peter. How beter went from a rugged fisherman to the leader of the Church.

Peter You Too Can Be a Rock Introduction A. How many of you have ever thought about Rocks? B. I admit it does not come up in every day thought process with me C. I do not sit there thinking about Rocks D. But this week I did think about Rocks E. If you were to grind as fine as you could you would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Runaway Prophet

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jonah could run, but he couldn't hide.

Runaway Prophet Jonah 1:1-9 The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, [2] "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." [3] But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Oct 1, 2005

People want to limit who their neighbors are; Jesus wants us to ask who we can be a neighbor to.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey THE GOOD SAMARITAN Luke 10:25-37 ================== I’m going to give you my version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. A bum was walking along old Route 16 between West Lafayette and Coshocton. While he walked he stuck out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Horses Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 10, 2001

In today’s study of Romans, Paul talks about two "horses" if you will.

Introduction: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring, each of them entered a horse in local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack jockey. The two horses were the leading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Part Iv – Simeon – The Voice Of Faith Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part four in a series looking at the characters in the Christmas narrative. In this case, Simeon is a man who has been promised by the Lord that he will live to see the Messiah and he eagerly waits for that day, knowing by faith it will come.

The Voices of Christmas Part IV Simeon – the Voice of Faith Over the last few weeks we have looked at some of the people who would unwittingly participate in the great drama that would surround the birth of our Lord. A drama that was written before the foundation of the world LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2007

The interpretation is for the lost to repent while there is time...but Jesus makes much application to the saved to bear fruit, for that is why He left us here. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Barren Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BarrenFigTree.html I. THE PARABLE IN ITS ORIGINAL SETTING A. JESUS WAS RESPONDING TO NEWS ABOUT A CALAMITY - Lk 13:1-5 1. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had... a. Killed some Galileans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Taketh Away The First.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2005

Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

He taketh away the first. Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007

Do not despise the day of small things. God uses the insiginificant for significant purposes

The Parables of Mustard Seed and Yeast Matthew 13.31-35 ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.’ I am sure you have heard that saying before and I am also pretty sure many, if not all, of you fully understand what it means. From humble, small, insignificant beginnings great things can grow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Song

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A study of the new song passages found in Scripture

‘The New Song’ The most popular, and most quoted reference utilizing ‘new song ‘ is found in Psalm 40:3 where David describes one of the results of the Lord’s working in his life after he was delivered from the depths of sin when he was saved: ‘I waited patiently for the Lord, and He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible