Sermons on God Gifted Leaders:

Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Expectations of Christians.

Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poured Out

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Oct 16, 2008

steps to revival

Poured Out Text: 2Ki 4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2008

Realize the revolutionary nature of the Good Samaritan story, and turn it into a changed attitude toward your enemies.

“Who is My Neighbor?” The great musicologist and Congregational minister Erik Routley was once greeting his parishioners as they left church on Sunday. He noticed one of the teenage girls carrying one of the popularizing versions of the Scriptures. “I see you have the new translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010

A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

Few discussions will provoke opinions among believers as heated as whether or not Christians ought to enjoy works of popular fantasy. On the one hand, some claim believers should avoid these realms of the imagination. On the other, there are those Christians so desperate to justify their interest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not One Of Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 25, 2009

What would Jesus have us do with people who are not like us?

Not One of Us Mark 9: 38-50 Intro: Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Patterns In Messianic Prophecy

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

Outline covering parallel events before the Lord’s first coming and second coming

“Patterns in Messianic Prophecy” I. The Past Pattern of Events Prior to the First Coming of the Lord to Redeem His Saints (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) 1. The Destruction of Jerusalem/Temple-586 B.C. 2. The Dispersion of the Jews-586 B.C. 3. The Jews Return to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grinch Who Stole Easter

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How The Devil Is Distorting The Truth Meaning Of Christmas

Introduction: · Have you heard of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” · He’s the Dr. Seuss character that hated Christmas so much that he didn’t want other people to celebrate it, or enjoy it. o He stole their presents o He wrecked their decorations o He did everything possible to ruin everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

The necessity of guarding our hearts

Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35, Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Mennonite

Women In Worship ( I Corithians 11:1-16) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Introduction A. These women had found Christian freedom. 1. They seemed to think they had no obligation to observe any of the customs of their land. 2. They evidently knew the teachings of Paul that we find in Galatians 3:26-28. 3. These women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Windows Opened

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 9, 2007

Charge - Challenge - Change.

Malachi 3:10 - "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it". 1. THE CHARGE "Bring ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

The Testimony Of John

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

The testimony of John the Baptist about who Jesus was and what He came to do.

John 1:19-28 The Testimony of John I. The Question (19-22) • Vv. 19-20 John the Baptist’s voice breaks 400 years of silence. • “The Jews” is used by John to describe many groups within the Jewish community; here it is referring particularly to the Pharisees. • Background on the Pharisees: 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Argument Of Now Series

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007

Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

The Kingdom Now Series D DEVOLOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 2) THE ARGUMENT OF NOW ROMANS 8 In part one of this series, we looked at the Anatomy of Now… We discovered that it was not God’s intention for us to live broke, busted, and disgusted down here on earth only to have wait to enjoy His riches ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christlike

Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 28, 2007

A sermon on the meaning of being a "Christian"

Christian means Christlike (Webster), not a follower of Christ. 1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Saints Alive!!

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007

Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are Alive and Kn

Saints Alive! Ephesians 1:1; 5:3; Revelation 13:7; Jude 14 Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Citizen

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Christians are both citizens of this world and members of a new kingdom.

THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Romans 13:1-14 INTRO: In recent years, we Americans have elected a president and celebrated our constitution. During the same time, as members of a church, we have shared in special occasions and ongoing efforts to fulfill our church’s mission. Christians are both citizens ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist