Sermons on Goal Of Growth:

Knowing Christ Jesus My Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still want to know more CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To grow more in our knowledge our LORD and SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Yes, furthermore, I count everything

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still want to know more CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To grow more in our knowledge our LORD and SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Suffer Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 2, 2013

Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Get used to it! It comes with the turf. But for God’s people, suffering is not merely a consequence of sin: it holds God’s eternal purpose,.

When We Suffer Romans 8:17-18 OUTLINE: Disciples of Jesus Christ, IF and WHEN you suffer, remember that... 1. Suffering with Christ is part of our inheritance. 2. Suffering with Christ demands sacrifice. 3. Suffering with Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Of The Plan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 12, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of th

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should The Church Be In 2013?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2013

Simply put a church is a local called-out Body of Christ that has united together as the Family of God to worship and to obey His commands. The bottom line is the church is you and I. The question is, therefore, “What should we be in 2013?”

What Should the Church Be in 2013? Ephesians 5:25b-27 Before answering the question, “What should the church be in 2013”, it would do us good to define what we mean by the term “the church”. Some would define church as a denomination – the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Nazarene ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of The Great Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Oct 22, 2012

Message for CAMACOP Church Planting Sunday on December 9, 2012.

The Time of the Great Giving Church Planting Sunday December 9, 2012 Introduction It is December 9 today and Christmas is just around the corner. We may have heard this familiar chorus by Maranatha telling us what Christmas is all about. The lyric of the song says: (Note: singing this song ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boast Of His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

Are you boasting about Jesus and His image – are others looking at you imitating Jesus and boasting about your faith, love and spiritual maturity? Paul did of the Thessalonians! Are there those in our community boasting about our perseverance as a Church

Series: Imitators 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter quickly upon hearing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Hope And Change

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 14, 2012

Everything that you have ever had to deal with or will ever experience, He already has been there and conquered it. You must believe, what ever situation you will ever arrive at, or may come upon, He has already been there for you and has already been v

Real Hope and Change! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary, Just kidding But seriously, Discoverers have, Kings have, Presidents…....well you know…....just mention the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Walk

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Red Grocer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the gospel of Luke 13:18-19

Luke 13:18-19 The Red Grocer “18 Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” A few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 4, 2014

In 2014 May the 4th landed on a Sunday. This was the message that tied the phrase "May the Force be with you" into the Gospel message.

May the Force Be With You. Today is Star Wars Sunday, and that’s kind of special because it only happens every seven years or so, and for some of you, you know exactly what I’m talking about and for the rest of you when I explain it will simply diminish me in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Half Hearted And Hating It Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 29, 2014

Many times we're not overcoming the weaknesses in our lives and inhabiting the land God has given us because of the same excuses Israel made for not overcoming the land God gave them. Learn how to inhabit your inheritance!

Turn to bibles…Judges 1-2:5 Started a new series in the book of Judges. The Book of Judges begins with a series of victories and defeats that took place “After the death of Joshua”. The boundary lines for the twelve tribes had been determined years before (Josh. 13–22), ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Troubling Issues

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 31, 2014

LIVING IN GOD'S PROMISES

TROUBLING ISSUES OBSERVATION: THE PROPHET, JEREMIAH, QUESTIONS TROUBLING ISSUES IN HIS LIFE. THE LORD RESPONDS TO HIS ISSUES USING TWO METAPHORS. A METAPHOR IS A WORD OR PHRASE COMPARING TWO UNLIKE OBJECTS, IDEAS, THOUGHTS OR FEELING TO GIVE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING. INTERPRETATION: JEREMIAH ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted Ministers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2014

If we want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then we must accept our spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever we can.

When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Six Steps To Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2012

Our passage speak about abiding in Christ. To abide in Christ is to abide in His Word & way. As we abide in His Word & way the Holy Spirit teaches us & molds us into the image of God’s Son. Abiding in Christ is the practice of righteous, which is the w

1 JOHN 2: 24-29 ABIDING IN THE TRUTH [John 15: 1-11] We reveal our value of Jesus Christ by the degree to which we allow the life of Christ to be reproduced in our lives. To know that Jesus Christ was characterized by love & yet not demonstrate His love proves that we think little of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Baptist