Sermons on Growth Habits:

Definitions Of Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 10, 2007

what the Bible says about what prayer is--a defintion from scripture.

Intro: most of the sermons on prayer generally emphasize the need of prayer, the how to of prayer, the outcome of prayer. Tonight, I would like to simplify this subject by looking at, "Definitions of Prayer." The bible is full of verses that include the words pray, prayed, praying—in examining ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving tiredly about, repairing

LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Listen To God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Faithful To The Faithful One

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Be Faithful to the Faithful One by confessing his gospel, by performing his work, and by trusting his promises.

What’s the difference between a faithful fan and a fair weather fan? A faithful fan will continue to cheer and promote his team no matter how poorly it’s doing. A fair weather fan will only root for his team if it’s doing well. Such fans have even been known to switch allegiance in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Walking Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2002

Little by little, the vision is revealed and our knowledge of Jesus and His Word become clearer. Now we see through a dark glass but one day it will become so clear.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 10, 2005

In these verses, Paul is trying to explain to the Ephesians, and to us, the riches that we have in Christ Jesus and how it all came about.

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Who Are Strong

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 13, 2005

So, how strong are you?

Title: We who are Strong Scripture: Romans 15:1-7 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living In Certainty And Confidence Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 3, 2006

The 5 stumbling blocks that keep us from the life God intends for us.

Living In Certainty and Confidence July 16, 2006 1 John 5:14-21 Last Sunday I took an unexpected detour from my notes and shared with you a comment that the Graduating Class of Covenant Bible College in 1994 heard from one of their instructors. To the room of excited graduates, students who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Characteristics Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016

Practice these four traits that Paul prayed his friends would possess, and you will grow in your spiritual maturity.

When you’re building something important, something that you want to last, it is absolutely necessary to start with a BLUEPRINT. We don’t begin important projects haphazardly. We begin with a plan for what we desire in the final product. If we don’t, we will end up with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Judging Others Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 10, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 11th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 11 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 Judge not, that you be not judged. [2] For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you. [3] And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist