Sermons on Gods Grace Is Sufficient:

Fruit-- Bearing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on our responsibilities for service.

FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can We Know He Is Coming Again?

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming.

In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming. He gives us some things concerning His coming that should be a help: * The Peace (vv. 1) "Let not your heart be troubled) · The Person (GOD) (vv. 1) · The Preparation (vv. 2) · The Prospect (vv. 3a) · The Promise (I will come again) (vv. 3b) · The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

inventory of ones life

TAKING INVENTORY text: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 INTRODUCTION IT IS THE PRACTICE OF MOST ALL BUSSINESS CONCERNS TO "TAKE INVENTORY " NEAR THE CLOSE OF EVERY OLD YEAR. IN DOING SO THEY FIND THE CONDITION OF THEIR BUSSINESS WHETHER IT IS LOSING, GAINING OR ONLY HOLDING IT OWN. IN OUR TEXT WE ARE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Have You Built?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005

This the second in the series that takes a look at the betrayl of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Matthew 26:14:16; Matthew 16:26 I. Judas Betrayed Due to Blindness (v. 14a) A. He was blind to the plan of God B. He was blind to his real need (II Cor. 4:3) 1. His eyes were blinded to who Jesus was 2. His heart was blinded to what Jesus offered 3. His soul was doomed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

"He Lives! And So Can You..."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Apr 21, 2004

Jesus was crucified at calvary, but he got up... and many of us like Jesus, have died in some areas in our lives but need to get back up!

I. INTRODUCTION: The enemy wants to convince you that you are forever guilty of sins & trespasses & that you cannot be forgiven. That you will never amount to anything. He will get you depressed & down, & try to make you feel like you are worth nothing & can do nothing. He wants you to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Staying Focused

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008

Learn the benefits of staying focused on the main job: of winning people to Christ.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay focused on the tasks of evangelism, missions and ministry? We sometimes get side tracked by problems, attacks and difficulties. In Acts 6 the church faced such a crisis. They were facing a division in their ranks. They remained focused. In the last verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Defiance Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

faith

THE DEFIANCE OF FAITH Mat 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to gobefore him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Mat 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005

Actions that produce joy.

Jesus said, "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." So far as the sacred record of the life of Christ is concerned, the only time Jesus spoke of His joy was as He was approaching Gethsemane. That seems a strange time to talk of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon poses an overall thought-provoking and soul-searching question that we all need to ask ourselves!

“Which Spirit Will I Let Live Within Me???” Overall text: I John 4:4 Momentary text: Matthew 12:43-45 2 things that are apparent in the Bible: 1. Unclean spirits (occurs 21 times in entire Bible; 20 times in NT) 2. Foul spirits (2 times entire Bible) The Bible never makes a reference to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Marriage, One Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A Biblically joined marriage enjoys what the Lord knows to be unity

Marriage, One Flesh A Biblically joined marriage enjoys what the Lord knows to be unity. Our key Scripture says, "They shall become one flesh.) (Genesis 2:24) "one" (ehad) "stresses unity while recognizing diversity within the oneness." (Marriage, From Surviving to Thriving, Swindoll; The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitterness The Poison Of The Soul

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in th ..

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in this life. But when we least expect it someone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Blessed is the Man

Psalm 1 Blessed is the Man 1. Blessed in His Dedication - 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness