Sermons on Group Dynamics:

What Is Our Motivation To Evangelise? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2016

Motivated because JESUS commands us. Motivated because of our LOVE for God and other people. Motivated by the REALITY of Heaven and Hell.

We are continuing in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus is on Evangelism. The Topic we are dealing with today is Our Motivation to Evangelise. So the question to begin is What is our Motivation to Evangelise? I’m sure many people could come up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Real Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. We have been hearing a lot during the past year about “FAKE NEWS.” 1. FAKE NEWS is either a news story that has been completely FABRICATED or EMBELLISHED to the point where there is very little TRUTH left in the story. 2. I am always double-checking NEWS STORIES that I see on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

?” People with a great life purpose reach forward with great expectations. Here’s the good news: God is able to abundantly exceed all that we ask or think. Said another way: your expectations will never be so great that God is not able to more than meet

Great Expectations Numbers 13: 1-3, 17-33; Philippians 2:12 In the United States right now, the average life expectancy is 76 years old. So write down 76, and subtract your age. How many years do you have left? I freaked when I discovered I have only 29 years left! Some of you are in the lagniappe ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Methodist

Isle Royale And Harry Potter

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Nov 25, 2005

Let’s go to the island, and find our place with God. Let’s taste and see that His word is good. Let’s seek his face, and live for Him!

I live in the Great Lakes area. It is a beautiful part of God’s world. The lakes are beautiful blue in color some days and grey and foreboding other days. In the summer, boats can be seen dotted along the horizon and along the shores. In the winter, there is a serenity and beauty as the lakes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doorways To Evangelism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001

Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Why I Post About Jesus On Social Media & Why You Should Too

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God.

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God. I'd like to share my experience with this journey of social media use, some of the people I've been able to influence, as well as some of the mistakes I've made, and instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Story Ever Told Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 6, 2023

I would like to share some of the reasons that I know that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually occurred.

Resurrection Sunday is the greatest story ever told. Now a story can be fictional (made up) or it can be non-fictional (a factual event). I am standing here before you today declaring the Resurrection Story of Jesus Christ is a factual event. It happened just as the Bible declared. And yes, death, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003

The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 15, 2005

In this message we will try to grasp what true worship is.

What is Worship? Psalm 95 Intro: Two young boys are walking down the street in downtown Indy. Out from an alley runs a Rottweiler and attacks one of the boys. The other boy grabs a 2x4 lying near the alley and beats the dog to death and saves his friend’s life. A reporter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 96:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Past The Pain Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

2nd of 4 on Friendship with God. Forgiveness is a decision that God made to give you and that you can make to give others.

Getting Past the Pain Reconciliation Dynamic If I have a brand new car with 20 miles on it and park it in the parking lot and you carelessly come driving in and smash into the side of it, doing $8000 damage, you and I are going to have a problem with our relationship! Let’s suppose that just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jilted Love

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001

God’s love is passionate and devoted - but when jilted sparks a holy fury.

Jilted Love Bible Reading: Amos 2: 6-16 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO -- Jilted Love p.1 They began to notice that she just wasn’t the same. Sue had been pouring their coffee for the last 10 years every Thursday morning at the neighborhood bar & ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contending For Our Fellow Contenders Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

The mystery of the Gospel, according to Paul, is the Holy Spirit living in Gentile believers, bringing hope. We must struggle, like Paul, to communicate the value of that truth to the world and to the Church.

Contending for our fellow contenders Love and Wisdom, God and you Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 The Bible is full of mystery. At different times, through different servants, God illuminated the mystery so that it could be better understood as the need arose. Paul sees himself as one of these servants. He ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite