Sermons on Gradual:

Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Kingdom

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

A look at the Kingdom of God and what and where it is.

Tonight we will continue our series on “What, Where, Why, When?”, while I attempt to answer your questions about God, the Bible, and the church. Let’s go straight to our email question for this evening Email: Hi Pastor Shane, Luke 17:20-21 specifically, can you expound on verse 21b (For indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Substance Of Substance Abuse

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Lived For God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 13, 2006

It is very obvious that Daniel lived his life for God. He lived counter to culture and the Godly fruit was obvious for all to see. In the second half of Daniel chapter two we see the fruit of a life lived for God.

Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http:/www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 2:24-49 It is very obvious that Daniel lived his life for God. He lived counter to culture and the Godly fruit was obvious for all to see. In the second half of Daniel chapter two we see the fruit of a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

“What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Congregational

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare Not Ever Forget Who You Are

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005

Looks at how to learn to live like a winner.

Victory always assumes an opponent. You are victorious over or against something or someone. We accomplish living like a winner in the face of temptation and adversity. Today we are going to take an in depth look at our battle against temptation and the tempter. As we learn in the Bible the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Jim Cheal on Mar 5, 2003

From Eph1:3 that we have received every spritual blessing. emphasis on the fact that we have already received the blessings. No matter the circumstances the answer is in those blessings the price has been paid.

COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS. How many times have you heard people say ‘you had better count your blessings’. Normally after some sort of so could ‘bad luck’ and your feeling sorry for yourself. What they really mean is don’t focus on what’s gone wrong but be thankful for what you have. We would count ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Stopped The Rain

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Who, more importantly what stagnated the Holy Spirit rain of Jesus Christ in churches across the world today?

Who Stopped the Rain? If we take this title literally into consideration, we are talking about the rain of the Holy Spirit. We are going to be taking a look at tonight, an inward display of our lives and the church across America as a whole and we are going to find out, who stopped the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give to Charities, always there to lend a helping hand, people who we would say were GOOD people if they were judged by their works!

The Horrors of Hell Luke 16:19-31 As beautiful as Heaven is! That is how Horrifying HELL is! The Horror of HELL is NOT only for those who are the Mass murderers, or Hitler, or the really EVIL of this world! But Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Fear The Promise

Contributed by Keith Ferrell on Dec 17, 2011

When approached by the angel of the Lord, Mary did not fear the promise of God. Do we fear God's promises?

Don’t Fear the Promise Luke 1:26-38 “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Remaining asleep when work in the kingdom is required is not acceptable to the Lord and is dangerous to us spiritually and to our communities. The time to wake up is now.

Text: Matthew 13: 24 – 26; Romans 13:11-12 Sleep is an essential to life. Amen? • Part of our daily life cycle of waking, work/school/play, eating, sleeping – start over No magic number for the number of hours of sleep needed, although we do know that babies need up to 18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Christmas Exchange

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Deliverer - Exodus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

Explains how God is our "deliverer" from fear and captivity.

Introduction Exodus is an interesting book…full of pictures…Moses/Jesus (Moses led the people, fed the people and carried their burdens), Israel/church, Egypt/world, Pharaoh/Satan, manna/Jesus, Passover/cross • Genesis is a book on identity of God’s people • Exodus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Unseen Damage: Symptoms Of Systemic Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.” But what they don’t tell you is that you are also now about to experience the price of ownership as well. And I don’t just mean ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational