Sermons on Gradual Growth:

God's House Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis of Psalm 23

Title: “Dwelling In God’s House” Psalms 23: 6 “Surely goodness & mercy shall follow me all the days of my Life; And I will dwell in the House of the Lord Forever.” This Psalm opened with the proud statement, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” David was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Who You Are Created To Be Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Be who you were created to be. We were created to live in the Truth - to be in Christ. As we live in this decaying world, let’s together fix our gaze on our Father. Let’s imitate God and allow Him to transform us to become more like Himself.

In 1962 the "Australian Social Studies" magazine, distributed to school children had as one of its first articles "The Christian Way of Life". To quote from the top of the article: "This is a picture of Christ through whose teachings we began a new age - the Christian era. Two thousand years ago, a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Avoiding Deception

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

How a Christian can avoid deception from the pulpit

AVOIDING DECEPTION INTRODUCTION There are indeed mockers of Jesus Christ living among us who continue to walk after their own ungodly lusts. Jude tells us that they do not have the Spirit of God living in them. Unfortunately, some of these mockers have infiltrated the pulpits of our churches. The ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

I Am Debtor

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

Paul realizes his position not only to the Lord but also to the world. Paul is referred to as a servant of Jesus Christ, and a debtor to the world.

Text Verse: Rom 1:14 (Rom 1:14 KJV) "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." Introduction: Paul realizes his position not only to the Lord but also to the world. Paul is referred to as a servant of Jesus Christ, and a debtor to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Dead Church?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. However, in this sermon, when I speak of a "dead church," I am speaking about a kind of church that every pastor would love to have.

A DEAD CHURCH? INTRODUCTION: When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. They are usually trying to say that the church services are not as lively as one might prefer, or that the church is not reaching out to the community. However, in this sermon, when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:19-21

Coming Out For Jesus

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Feb 13, 2002

My talk today will help you understand where you are on your faith journey. It may help you see that you are not a hopeless case. You may believe you have already decided not to be a Christ follower. You may think you have crossed some imaginary line a

S021702 Coming out for Jesus John 19:38-40 Beginning: Let’s begin with an Evergreen Drama ministry presentation about a person interested in Jesus getting close and then turning away. In the book of Acts a man named Felix told Paul that he was almost persuaded to be a Christian. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait On God

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 16, 2002

The most neccessary thing we can learn as Christians is how to wait on God, We want what we want when we want it, how we want it.

ps. 62:5 My soul wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from him. One of the most necessary and valuable lessons for the christian to learn is the Holy habit of waiting on God. (Necessary and yet difficult ) · Not as a desperate measure when forced into a corner, but as a pleasure and a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Soldier Of The Lord

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

We are, as Christians, to serve in the Army of the Lord. This gives us an example of the faithful soldier.

A SOLDIER OF THE LORD Date: November 11,2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Text; 2 Timothy 2:3-4:4:7-8 As we celebrate Veterans Day today, I am reminded of many men & women who abandoned everything and answered the call to service and a call to arms by their nation. One of the most sobering scenes I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

They Went Up

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 17, 2002

Not everybody that comes in goes up, Find out who they are and whether or not you want to be in that crowd

Acts 1:12-13 Lu 24:49 Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from on high. Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples, Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you,....... Acts 1:9-11 As Jesus ascends into heaven his disciples stand watching his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Comes To The House

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Aug 18, 2002

When Jesus Comes to your house things change

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE Mark 2: 1-12 1. Jesus condescends to come into the house (v.1) 2. Jesus fills the room when he comes into the house (2) He brings new friend’s with him. He fills till every desire and longing of the heart. 3. When Jesus is in the house his presence cannot be hid ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Finish Well

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 18, 2002

In order to finish well, we must have: 1. Humility, 2. Honesty, 3. Forgiveness

Some are calling him “Mighty Mouse.” He is a genetically designed mouse, who, according to CNN.com, is “capable of enduring rigorous exercise for extended periods of time.” He is a transgenic mouse, that is, a lab animal who has had his genes changed to produce special muscles which are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Words

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Aug 18, 2002

“Christianity is more than something said, it is something that is marked by miraculous power”

"More than Words" Text: 2 Cor 4:20 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “More than Words…” Illus: A woman went to the doctors office, where she was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal