Sermons on Gifting:

The Great Believer's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Tonight we are going to conclude our look at faith as it is displayed in Hebrews chapter 11. Last time we saw how true faith involves a willingness to obey, in the case of Rahab obeying the command to put the scarlet thread in her window to secure the sal

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part 15 The Great Believer’s Faith Hebrews 11:32-40 Introduction We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success syndrome. One religious leader says that what we need is to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Calling: Our Unique Abilities Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 2 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 2 - Our Unique Abilities NewSong Church - 07/20/08 Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” :: Thoughts on Festivals :: • So many vendors selling • Not commercial, cloned everybody-has-one-so-you-should-too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

Living Your Calling: Recognizing Connections Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 1 - Recognizing Connections NewSong Church - 07/13/08 This series will help us understand 3 truths about your life: • You are undeniably called by God to create change in the lives of the people you are connected to • You are spiritually and naturally gifted by God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: *other

How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 4 Teamwork Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2009

When God calls on us to do a certain task for Him He requires that we all work together as a team. Usually the task is something huge which requires a team to complete it. This is God’s way of saying to us that we need each other so in the midst of the ta

How to receive New Wine in 09 – Step 4 - Teamwork Opening Scripture Text: Genesis 6:9-14: 9This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Giving Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2009

Mary’s Giving is a model to us.

John 12 – Jesus anointed at Bethany March 1, 2009 Three stories of Mary, sister to Martha and Lazarus, and friend of Jesus. 1. from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 10 – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet – tell the story 2. from John’s Gospel – Lazarus’ death and resurrection John 11 - tell the story 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Woman Who Defied Death Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

In the book of Esther, we clearly see God at work in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of a nation. Even when it looks as if the world is in the hands of evil people, God is still in control, protecting those who belong to him.

Esther The Woman Who Defied Death Intro: Recently I came across a humorous list of things Hollywood has taught us.”  It doesn’t matter if you’re heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts. Your enemies will patiently wait to attack you one by one, by dancing around in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

God’s answer to the question: "Who is my neighbor?" often leaves us asking for option "B".

Today’s question from the Word of God is: Who is your neighbor? I would have to guess that this Scripture is the second most known story that Jesus ever told ... the story of the Good Samaritan. READ vv. 25-29 A Good Question And An Unexpected Answer That’s a good question. People ask questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

Like Barnabas, we can either be stumbling blocks or stepping stones for Christ.

Acts 4:36-37; 11:23-26 On the path of life, do you tend to be a stumbling block or a stepping stone person? Are you living for Christ in such a connected and convincing fashion that you pick people up instead of tripping them up? Does your winsome witness help others step up to faith in Christ, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Year 1517

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:7-10. (Material adapted from Precious Gifts from the King by Marc Bertrand on Sermon Central)

Sermon for 8/16/2009 Ephesians 4:7-10 Introduction: On the 31st of October, in the year 1517, a young monk, strode to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, in the German state of Saxony. With his hammer he nailed to that door a series of propositions, items for debate. Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural #7: Why Sometimes People Don’t Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2009

In the midst of the glorious, powerful church of Acts, where signs and wonders were frequent, not all of the people were healed all of the time. Why? Let’s consider that question as we look at the story of Stephen.

SUPERNATURAL #7: WHY SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” • That word power comes from a Greek word, dunamis, which refers ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encourage On Another

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007

We are told to encourage each other, 1 Pet 5 tells us we are not alone in our suffering. Paul gives us guidelines for encouragement 1 Thess 5. When we suffer and can encourage others, it goes a long way.

Encourage one another Encourage ON another…in the faith We all experience trials in life. But we must know that even during these trials, we must remain constant in our faith. And every now and then, we need to be encouraged. And too, many around us, need our encouragement. Peter tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

Our spiritual life must grow as we grow in the Lord. You don’t start with a finished pizza, you must continue to add each layer until you put it in the oven.

You make Pizza, one layer at a time. Pizza, what a topic to preach about? I suppose that the only real connection we have with pizza and the church is that pizza came from Italy and Paul’s preaching took him to Italy. That is a pretty far stretch, or is it? Ancient Greeks ate flat, baked bread with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 22, 2009

Our Ultimate Purpose on Earth

A. INTRODUCTION, v.1 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy. b. Walking involves direction, planning, advancement, and step by step. 3. VOCATION, (Gk. kleiss your life’s work). Walk “Even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Significance Of A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 5, 2009

This message looks at the significance of the shepherd and how it is essential to understanding God’s plan for church leadership.

The image of the shepherd seems somewhat irrelevant to modern Americans. Without a doubt this makes it quite difficult to communicate God’s plan for church leadership. The picture of the shepherd fails to connect with us in the modern church. Shepherds would have been as common to the original ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-6, Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ