Sermons on Gently Instruct:

Disciple Or Apostle? Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 30, 2013

Jesus sends out the 70 as an advance party with specific instructions. Do we follow the same instructions in our world? By knowing how to overcome big lies with personal teaching, we bring people to God.

July 7, 2013 Disciple or Apostle? Two Women waiting at the Pearly Gates strike up a conversation. "How'd you die?" the first woman asks. "I froze to death," says the second. "That's awful," says the first woman. "How does it feel to freeze to death?" "It's very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

Living By The Word

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jun 12, 2002

When life has you down, when all your strength is gone, when all hope seems lost. No matter the situation, let this sermon encourage you to "live by the Word"!

“Live By The Word” Hebrews 4:12 INTRO. Growing up my grandmother had one favorite phrase that she would often use: “No matter the situation, I’m Living by the Word” In Jeremiah 37 the prophet Jeremiah has a small problem. He could see that the nation of Israel is in turmoil, that things are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The - First Light - Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008

To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

(Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008

Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

“Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006

Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leadership

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jan 9, 2010

Characteristics of an effective leader

Leadership - by Grant S. Sisson 2010-01-09 INTRO We’ve had a great Sunday morning. It is not often that a church’s leadership structure so dramatically changes in such a brief time as ours has at Countryside. Years ago when the oil patch went belly up there was a mass migration out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-9

Growing Wider Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2024

We make disciples by telling others about our Jesus. But how do we do that, and what does it look like when we do?

For years, they say there was a Divinity School that would invite people to pack a sack lunch and join them on a grassy picnic area where they’d have a prominent theologian give a lecture about God. One year they invited a liberal scholar to come speak and he spoke for 2 ½ hours telling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live By The Spirit's Leading: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh In Galatians 5-6 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024

If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!

I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

His Way Is The Highway Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 17, 2013

It's my way or the highway! I did it my way! You can have it your way! These are beliefs of the modern world. But the truth is there is only one way.

On June 14th 1969, Frank Sinatra released the single “My Way” written by Paul Anka. Perhaps it was in response to the old saying, “it’s my way or the highway. “ It became a huge hit and would be the second most covered song in history. The lyrics were “And now ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 30, 2004

A sermon on what gentleness is and how it is produced in us.

August 1, 2004 Fruits of the Spirit Children are naturally born wrecking machines. After having four of them, I am convinced of it. They love to tear, rip, smash, slap, pull and push anything they can. It is almost a weekly thing where something is broken in our household. This becomes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Pearl Haters - Matthew 7:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 9, 2024

If they trample the truth underfoot and become hostile, walk away. The Gospel is for the receptive only.

Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2001

7 expressions of a servant’s heart are seen in a personal surrender of ....

A Servant’s Heart—John 13:1-20 Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

11) We Believe God's Word Is Profitable! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

The Bible is incredibly beneficial to every believers life. Not only is it God's Word, but it is Profitable for: 1) Doctrine; 2) Reproof; 3) Correction; and 4) Instruction in Righteousness.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 11) We Believe The Word of God Is Profitable Text: Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us. Brethren as Children of God – it’s important for us to know what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Accessing Supernatural Speed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

Supernatural speed is the divine empowerment that causes accelerated progress beyond human limitations.

ACCESSING SUPERNATURAL SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 3:19, John 6:21, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God