Sermons on Global Expansion:

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2009

Sermon for "Old Fashioned Sunday"

The Church of Acts (Acts 4:32-35) - Considering Old Time Religion I wondered about some of the old church habits - I wondered about how God would call us today to act knowing what He has already done - Tonight, let’s examine the old church; let’s get honest about what we need to do - Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved By The Man Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

The Only Reason we can have an IMPACT in the world is becasue we have first been IMPACTED by Christ.

Jesus - The Man of IMPACT 33 Years – An Eternal IMPACT INTRO: What Makes the Difference for a Lasting IMPACT? Defining Impact, in general, can refer to the influence or effect of an object. In science it can refer to the collision of two objects. (wikipedia) Time’s Man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Galilee To Judea

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010

Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (vision).

Opening illustration: In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: "We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Bondage

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors.

Financial Bondage Those who find themselves in unmanageable debt are enslaved to their creditors. DEBT Romans 13:8 - Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. You are in debt if: * You do not have the money or any other means to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Positioning Sequence (Gps)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 9, 2013

This section of the Story covers complaining in the wilderness; the bad report from the spies; and Moses' final speech.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE a. I wonder if Moses felt like he was "herding cats" b. Or, maybe he felt like a parent on a cross country road trip with the kids saying: 1) Are we there yet? 2) Mom, he's looking at/touching me. 3) Bologna sandwiches? Why can't we stop? 2. A serious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Positioning Sequence (Gps)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 9, 2013

This Lesson covers the complaints in the desert; the spies' report and Moses' speech before the promised land.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE a. I wonder if Moses felt like he was "herding cats" b. Or, maybe he felt like a parent on a cross country road trip with the kids saying: 1) Are we there yet? 2) Mom, he's looking at/touching me. 3) Bologna sandwiches? Why can't we stop? 2. A serious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008

What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Science?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2008

Does science affect your faith or your faith affect your science?

One student was denied a referral by his science Prof because the student believed in Creation. A scientist was fired because he made a comment in a private conversion with his boss that he was a creationist. Evolution is a faith and it seems its adherents are very radical about their faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Gifts Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

Maybe we should forgo the gift wrap, fridge the fruitcake, and let love be our greatest aim for Christmas.

Love Gifts under the Tree Michael Wiley 12/21/08 1 Corinthians 13 John 3:16 Introduction: Finished Shopping? What kind of gifts are you looking for? We look for gifts for Christmas that show our love for others. Joke; one man asked another, “what are you getting your wife?” “I’ll wrap myself.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reminder To New Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thundering Throne-Room Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The heavenly progressive sequence in the Revelation of Jesus Christ is studied for its significance

The Thundering Throne-Room of God While lightning is spectacular and draws us to wonder at the great power of God in the heavenlies, the ground shaking, ear rattling effect of thunder is the real attention getter, as the power of a fierce and furious thunderstorm passes by, when the majestic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Arrows

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2015

To grow our area and influence people for God we have 4 arrows in our quiver to use.

4 arrows In a passage that was making waves a few years ago 1 Chronicles 4:10, an honorable man named Jabez made a request of the LORD, he said: Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2023

Conservative vs Liberal Christianity is? People in the pews need to open their eyes and see what church leadership is doing.

Open Your Eyes John 11:45-54 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz A lesson from this passage from John’s Gospel is that the people need to monitor their leaders to ensure that their values and truths are being used. The people in Jesus’ day had little choice who their leaders were. The people could have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Not What They Had Planned

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Wrath

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2021

Wrath is a powerful emotional state of mind and body.

Pope Benedict XVI once remarked: “The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.” Romans 12:19 confirms: “Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4, Ezekiel 25:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:9