Sermons on Heart Of Ministry:

Enoch: The One Message Preacher

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A look at Enoch's only message, the resurrection.

ENOCH: THE ONE MESSAGE PREACHER JUDE 14,15 INTRODUCTION A. The demands upon a pastor today are very unique. 1. In interviews with speechwriters today, most say they can be counted on to write 12-15 really good speeches every year. a. These are professional writers. b. Some of the best in their ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Part 3 of The Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer series. 3 words emphasize "His Kingdom Come" - Then, Now, and Me. Some claim Jesus as Savior but not as Lord. Is that right? Let's see in today's message.

THE LORD’S PRAYER 3 – THY KINGDOM COME THIS MORNING, we continue our phrase-by-phrase look at THE LORD’S PRAYER And by way of reminder, the reason that we’re talking about THE LORD’S PRAYER is because God is calling our church to prayer Because, without question, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010

We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

What does it mean to "examine yourself?"

Do You See What I See? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis When I was in high school, there was this girl – let’s call her “Edith”. Everyone called her Big “Ed” because she was on the heavy side. She ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 21, 2010

Why do the angels in heaven rejoice when lost people get found? It is because they see what we have been saved from and what we have been saved to.

LOST AND FOUND In July of 2002 nine miners were trapped in Quecreek, Pa when mine shafts collapsed due to floodwater. The men were trapping in a pocket of air 244 feet down in the 50-degree cold waters. The miners gasped for air as floodwater rose to their chins. They tied themselves together ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Eye Of The Tiger

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010

This is a Youth Day/Teen Day sermon (but good for adults as well) which talks about how Satan is a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour and uses a real-life illustration of actor Roy Horn, who was bitten by his beloved tiger in Los Vegas.

THE EYE OF THE TIGER A teenager is… --a whiz who can operate the latest computer without a lesson but can't make a bed --a student who will spend 12 minutes studying for her history exam and 12 hours for her driver's license. Teenagers are like CATS: ** Neither teenagers nor cats turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giants, Keep On Coming 2010"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 23, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face.

1 Chronicles 18:13b & 2 Samuel 21:15-22 13 July 2010 Requested Speaker U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Philippians Community Church Jacksonville, Florida BIG IDEA: God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face. REFERENCES: (Sheryl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 18:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

David, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010

This is Part 2 of looking at the life of David. This is part of the sermon series "Close Encounters" where we're looking at the lives some of the great Bible characters. The outline is: 1)David's Sin With Bathsheba, and 2)David's Sin In Numbering The P

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 7 – DAVID, PART 2 This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series on CLOSE ENCOUNTERS You say, “Pastor, you’ve been preaching on this for a long time, how much longer are you going to preach on this?” Until we have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Or Not?

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Someone To Provide For Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

Another deep need I have is for someone to provide for me

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO PROVIDE FOR ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A mother and daughter are Christmas shopping in the mall when the mother finds an expensive fur coat. She tells her daughter: “This year, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Weeping To Joy

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2011

Reasons why our weeping can always be turned to joy.

A young couple began attending a midwest church. They had been saved only about 8 months when they announced that they needed prayer; they had experienced several miscarriages and had just discovered they were with child again. The congregation responded. And the young couple had the most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011

Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Laugh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

It gives me a lot of concern when those who are actually God’s enemies join others to sing the popular song, which says, “Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.” It is foolishness for those who are qualified as the enemies of God to be singing that s

Beloved, this week, we shall be looking at a message entitled, “The last laugh”. We shall start by looking at Psalm 2:1-5. It says, “Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"In The Beginning..."Act 1 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This is the beginning of a six part series on the story of the Bible beginning with the act of creation.

“In The Beginning…” Act 1—Gen. 1:1ff 4/3/11 3KCOC Introduction: The best story wins! In Texas their athletic and academic meets are both governed by a body called The University Interscholastic League (U.I.L). When I was in second grade we were given the opportunity to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ