Sermons on He Called Them:

The Best Is Yet To Come: Bad To Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

God specializes in changing people¡Ktaking us from where we¡¦ve been¡Kto where we are¡Kto where we ought to be. This message could be a 3-part series or condensed into just one.

II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: How To Get Things Done In Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

How? Not by might. Not by power, but by the Spirit

Last week we saw that life’s circumstances do not show whether God’s favor is with you.We saw, that we have hard times, bad circumstances……desperate circumstances, times when bad things pile up. They are in no way a sign that God’s blessing is not upon you.We saw, that in fact those who are highly ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Disciple's Help: The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

The deveolpment of a disciple is the work of the Holy Spirit.

In this series, we have said that there are two ways for the Christian to live. We can live as a worldly (carnal) Christian or as a Spiritual Chris­tian. In the Bible, living one’s life as a Worldly Christian is referred to as walking "in the flesh" or "according to the sinful nature," while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Days Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon was part of a study of Job in a contemporary service. It deals with longing for the past and living in the moment.

Glory Days Tonight we will continue to look at the life of Job. What we have are some rambling thoughts of a guy living outside the box. Tonight I will do more philosophizing than preaching. You won’t get three points and a poem. Let me start off with a little ditty from Bruce Springsteen. I ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Separate From His Brethren

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Describes the separation of Joseph

SEPARATE FROM HIS BRETHREN Genesis 49:26 Genesis 37-50 (the last main division of the book of Genesis) records the exciting and true story of Joseph, the eleventh and beloved son of the Hebrew Patriarch, Jacob. Why are so many chapters given to Joseph in the Bible? At least three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:26

Denomination: Baptist

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 12, 2007

A true disciple must be willing to sacrifice

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go Matthew 8:18-22 “18 And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Metamorphosis

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Followers of Christ are not to conform to the devil’s schematic, but cooperate with a transformation that enables conformity to God’s plan.

Metamorphosis Romans 11:33 – 12:2 A woman was undergoing surgery and died on the operating table. But God told her that He wasn’t going to call her home for twenty more years. When she recovered, she was so glad to know she had so many years that she decided to change everything about her ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Convictions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 1, 2006

This message teaches us that Disciples are people who have convictions. We need more Convictions of our beliefs in order to lead us into action in following and serving our Lord.

Convictions of a Disciple 2Tim. 1:3-14, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. This Week, Last Week, next week around our country there will be Thousands of Students beginning College. And in most every college there are, New Students who will be required to attend an Orientation Session or Class. Most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Adventist

Tire Kickers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 13, 2003

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany Call of Philip, Nathanael

2 Sunday after the Ephipany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers"   In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his life. One dark night, Peter, then a young man, decided to take a shortcut across the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Focused On Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Max Q

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2002

Jesus require the maximum from us. MAX Q is a NASA term and is used by the St. Louis Rams.

INTRODUCTION • A physician told this about her four-year-old daughter. One the way to preschool, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her little girl picked it up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calmly, although she was extremely excited that it seemed her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hezekiahs Example

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You don’t have to follow your families example if it is bad. No need of I am because my dad or mom were. Watch Hezekiahs actions and learn! No more excuses.

Hezekiah’s Example 2Kings 18:1-8 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 18:3,7a, 8 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD … The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal