Sermons on Healthy Growth:

A Dead Church?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. However, in this sermon, when I speak of a "dead church," I am speaking about a kind of church that every pastor would love to have.

A DEAD CHURCH? INTRODUCTION: When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. They are usually trying to say that the church services are not as lively as one might prefer, or that the church is not reaching out to the community. However, in this sermon, when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:19-21

#1seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We begin a series on the testing process of life.

This is Part #1 Seasons of testing... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew; and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the ROCK! James 1:13 -15, But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 Seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

#2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#4seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We need to learn and prepare for the process of seasons of testing.

#4 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

#5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

What are we to do after we are saved? This message gives guidance to the new Christian.

FOLLOWING CHRIST Matthew 16:24 INTRO: Do you wonder sometimes just what is expected of you as a Christian? Or, for the non-Christian, what you must do after you become a Christian? In the verse we just read, Jesus was telling his Apostles what is expected of everyone who is to be His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Faith

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002

What elements are necessary for a Biblical Faith?

Biblical faith involves 3 things: our minds, our emotions, and our wills I. Our Minds A. Biblical faith is first of all belief based on evidence 1. Christianity is firmly set in history 2. A reasonable and honest inquiry with our minds leads us to believe that the Bible is too accurate to be a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20, James 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 3

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

While preaching this series, I found more and more people beggining to step out and find they had some spiritual authority in Jesus Christ. And they degan to deal with the issues in their lives.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 3 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ephesians 6:11 .... stand against the wiles of the devil. The word ¡§wiles¡¨ in the Greek is ¡§methodia¡¨ - ¡§ To follow up and investigate by methods and a settled plan, plan crafty tricks, schemes.¡¨ Ephesians 4: 18- 18 They are darkened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 4:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liar, Liar!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

Is a simple outline of the some of the lies the enemy like to speak into our ear while trying to oppress us. If we recognize the lies we can combat his lies like Jesus did using the word.

Liar Liar, Excuses! By: Pastor Ron Crandall 1.)Passing the Buck Gen 3:12-13 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Will You Serve In 2003

Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 8, 2003

Just like Joshua had to make a decision for the future, you and I must make a decision to be fully committed to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom.

Whom will you serve in 2003 Joshua 24:14 You did it! You made it through another year. 2002 is history. 2003 is a mystery. The new year divides the past from the present, the old from the new. This is a new year, full of all sorts of possibilities and opportunities. 12 long ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With The Enemy

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

There are christians who are enticed to sleep with the enemy. It has damaged alot of God’s children and got them into thinking everything and anything is o.k. with God. But is it?

Sleeping with the enemy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Judg 16:5 5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:5, Judges 16:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On your Mind Part 2 (Isaiah 26:1-12) The last message in this series dealt with this topic from a universal standpoint. I attempted to get us to look at how the mind can be used in a positive way and also lifted up the benefits that we have privy to if we allow God to aid us in using our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Backsliding Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

A Sermon on Backsliding

BACKSLIDING Hosea 4:16 Introduction: ILL: What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, then what do you call a man who leaves his church and joins ours?" "He’s a convert, Son, a convert!" ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like Quitting Don't! Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 13, 2003

Another look at this setting of scripture. With some new additions and outline.

When You Feel Like quitting Don’t! By Pastor Ron Crandall Introduction: John 21:1-4 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Too Can Be Made Whole

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This the first sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

We also can be made Whole (John 5:1-15 KJV) We live in a day and age where we are bombarded with various advertisements for self enhancement. There is also a big surge in the production of self help material. There are even mediums in place for one who seeks to explore ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist