Sermons on Gladness:

The Great Co-Mission Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuous Praise

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

Praise can be given in several forms; Telling, Doing, and Sharing.

"Continuous Praise" Heb. 13:15-16 With Jesus’ help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of His name. 16 Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. (NLT) Intro: The title ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Works Of The Holy Sprit In Our Christian Lives

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 16, 2005

12 Works of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how in these 12 ways He helps us to live a life in the spirit and to walk in His faith.

12 WORKS OF HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFES! Friday, July 15, 2005 I. He convicts of sin! John 16:8 KJV And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: John 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; A. I can preach unto I am blue in my ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-9

Blessed By Design

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Jul 16, 2005

The christians are blessed, because that’s God’s plan.

Sermon Title: Blessed by Design Psalms 1:1-3 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre-Existence Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we witness to others of the Life of Christ, unless we are sure that we know it for ourselves. Christ did not life for only 33 years on earth. Christ was and is still alive today.

The Pre-existence Of Christ John 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. The gospel of John was written for a simple purpose... a. To produce faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God b. To share the "life" that comes through such faith 2. To encourage us in such a faith in Jesus Christ John begins his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

My creed is that which I love. The Apostle Peter tells us that our creed should affirm that God sent Jesus for our salvation.

Creed April 3, 2005 • Acts 2: 22-32 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know-- 23 this man, handed over to you according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Priorities For The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002

In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of The Hot Waffle

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: *other

Why Is The Church Not Growing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

All About Tithing Series

Contributed by Greg Gates on Feb 4, 2005

We had more new tithers after of this message than any other I have preached.

Intro. A. Have you noticed how many factories today have a big white banner prominently displaying how many days they have gone without any injuries? The reason for this is because any injury makes everyone pay a price. When you count the cost of treating the injury, replacing the worker, loss ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

Acts Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002

Some of God’s greatest works involve feet. Take a look at what the Lord can do with these humble body members.

When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground 1 Cor. 12:15-21 The final line in the Beverly Hillbillies theme song says: “Take your shoes off, y’all come back now, ya’ hear?” Does anyone here like to go barefooted? Raise your hand. My wife has been a barefoot lover for as long as I’ve known her. It has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002

Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Being A Child

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 11, 2002

Many of us do not realize the benefits we have when we are children of God. But God wants us to know that there are some great benefits of being a child of the King.

Psalms 116:12 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? There’s a song that comes to my mind this morning that I used to hear quite often when I was a little boy. We call them the Old Dr. Watts. (Some of ya’ll remember them). I know I am a child of God. Although I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist