Sermons on He Is Above All:

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Passing The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR THE MAN OF INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR THE MAN OF INTEGRITY I. (:1-7) INTEGRITY IS THE BASIS FOR VINDICATION = A SUCCESSFUL APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT A. Desired Verdict = Vindication “Vindicate me, O Lord” B. Necessary Examination “Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart” C. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is My Stronghold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRONGHOLD OF GOD IS OUR REFUGE FROM FIERCE ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE STRONGHOLD OF GOD IS OUR REFUGE FROM FIERCE ATTACKERS INTRODUCTION: This week I had the opportunity to visit Cochises’ Stronghold in the desert outside of Tucson, AZ. Very Impressive; a place of safety and refuge; no good way for the enemy to attack I. (:1-5) FIERCE ATTACKERS DRIVE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asaph's Bad Day

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

A Christian should be happy no matter the circumstances.

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY! (Romans 8:26-39) Introduction: Many people who refuse to admit that there is a real, personal God, end up with a “defeatist” mentality. They see life as full of suffering and ending in nothing. These people usually spend their life rebelling against life itself. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Wait For Thy Word -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS

BIG IDEA: PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS I. (:81-84) THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE TIMING OF GOD’S DELIVERANCE MAKES PERSEVERANCE PAINFUL A. 2 Haunting Questions: 1) How Long? "How many are the days of Thy servant?" 2) When? "When wilt Thou comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream Thieves

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

How Do You Find Hope?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we find hope, when the world is falling down around us. Where do we turn to?

"HOW DO YOU FIND HOPE?" PSALMS 62:5-7 I was recently reading an article in the magazine, "In Christianity Today" that caught my interest. The author was recounting an event that recently took place which George Bush Sr. attended in Russia. The author wrote, "As Vice President, George Bush ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Transformed Mind

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

On this King Day, let us reflect upon the meaning and purpose of a dream. More importnatly, let us discover our own dream.

A TRANSFORMED MIND ROMANS 12:2 KING EXCERPT . . . RESTATE . . . PAUL – ROMANS 12:2 . . . IT’S WORTH STATING AGAIN . . . ENEMY – MIND . . . WHEN I REFLECT BACK OVER MY LIFE – TROUBLE . . . NOT BECAUSE OF MY BODY – FAILED TO CONTROL MY MIND. PEER PRESSURE . . . JAM – RELINQUISHED CONTROL – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mentality For Supernatural Outreach

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

Developing the proper mindset for Supernatural outreach

THE MENTALITY FOR SUPERNATURAL OUTREACH (POWER EVANGELISM)  Soul winning is the greatest ultimate call of every believer – Mk. 16:15-20; Matt. 28:18-20. Hence the rewards are great – Jn. 15:7-16; Dan. 12:1ff; Job 5; Prov. 24:14.  It guarantees breakthroughs in my life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems (Myths) Affecting Singles' Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Clarifying the erroneous beliefs regarding singles in the body of Christ

Problems (Myths) Affecting Singles’ Ministry Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 7. 1. The Church has been viewed as a married institution – “The bride of Christ”. Hence single people are “abnormal”.  The concept of the church as the bride of Christ is not the same as a human wife.  The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thou Shalt Be Turned Into Another Manpt 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 7, 2007

The Holy Ghost will so transform your life that you will be in fact (Another Man)

Taking up where we left off: Pt 2 Thou shalt be turned into another man. Bid the servant pass on, but Stand thou still awhile That I may shew thee the Word: Revelation (The eyes of your understanding enlightened [Eph 1:18] Servants hear the word, but Sons see the word Fools hear the word, but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 29, 2007

Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nearsighted Devil

Contributed by Marie Tombow on Feb 2, 2009

To put life into proper "focus" -- it is not limited to the grave -- By becoming acquainted with God’s plan of redemption through His Word, the Bible, we enable Him to bring our lives into "focus."

The Nearsighted Devil Genesis 3:1-10 Purpose: To put life into proper "focus" -- it is not limited to the grave -- Intro: My nearsightedness; my glasses were broken and I couldn’t see beyond the end of my nose -- While in the Navy, I was in charge of getting the barracks cleaned before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Orders From Headquarters

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Don’t quit because you are called and you need not fear because you have a voice. So use your voice to warn the ungodly and encourage your Christian brothers and sisters.

“ORDERS FROM HEADQUARTERS” I Timothy 1:1-11 January 21, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: The following advertisement was placed in a newspaper in London, “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal