Sermons on Heart Soil:

Be Partner In Spreading The Gospel!

Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Aug 28, 2004

If we want our church to continue to exist and to be lighthouse pointing the Way to salvation, we have to give.

THE OCCASION FOR WRITING PHILIPANS The partnership between the minister and the church is one of the main themes in the Epistle to the Philippians. Paul writes this letter in order to express his gratitude to the members of the church in Philippi for the financial support they have sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderness Or Promise Land

Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004

What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Fancy Footwork - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2004

God say our feet are beautiful when we talk about Jesus with others. What’s so significant about our feet that God would think they would be beautiful?

OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci’s technique and had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Forward

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

Notice the last 2 words of verse 15, when Moses went to the Lord and asked Him what He wanted him to tell the people, the Lord said, tell them ¡§GO FORWARD.¡¨

TEXT: Exodus 14: 10-15 TITLE: ¡§GO FORWARD¡¨ Notice the last 2 words of verse 15, when Moses went to the Lord and asked Him what He wanted him to tell the people, the Lord said, tell them ¡§GO FORWARD.¡¨ I wonder if I were to ask you what was the will of God for your church or for you as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2004

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Acts 1:8 Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 Introduction Tonight I want to share with you a message that I have preached before on the subject of witnessing. I preached it about two and a half years ago, after hearing Pastor Charlie Ellison preach it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Home Fires Burning

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 11, 2004

Sexual intimacy in marriage

1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Keep The Home Fires Burning Introduction “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” Last week we examined this one verse of Scripture. It’s found in the book of Genesis and it gives us God’s blueprint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2004

Marks of a growing church

Ready, Set, Grow! Acts 2:41-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 (This message was taken from Dr. Paul Powell’s book "The Nuts & Bolts of Church Growth" and personalized to fit our congregation) Introduction Today I want to take a quick break from our series in Esther and spend the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Self control a must in the christian life.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SELF CONTOL Gal. 5: 16-26 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit—Self control Now who here today would not like- a little more Self control, or Self discipline in your life? How about you parents of small children How about you business managers with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And The Prodigal Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 21, 2003

An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.

Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003

A look at the real Christmas as they shepherds and wise men experienced it.

We began the Advent season looking at Christmas through the eyes of the world. Last week we looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. This week we want to look at Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds and wise men, and on Christmas Sunday we will look at Christmas through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Christmas Questions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 9, 2003

Here are some "Christmas Questions" ... NOT to question God ... BUT to better understand WHY He planned the birth of His Son the way He did.

“Christmas Questions” INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to ask some “Christmas Questions” … WHY? I’ve always had a questioning mind: LIKE: o How can a brown cow, eat green grass, and give white milk? o If man evolved from apes, why do we still have apes? o If a man stands in the middle of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesse's Branch Brings Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2003

ADVENT 2(A) - Jesse’s Branch brings righteousness from very humble beginnings with very miraculous results.

JESSE’S BRANCH BRINGS RIGHTEOUSNESS Isaiah 11:1-10 - December 7, 2003 ISAIAH 11:1-10 111 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unconquered Baby

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

How the voice of God causes humble people to defeat the powerful enemies of the faith.

The Unconquered Baby Rev. Sean Lester December 14, 2003 Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction A. There is cause for concern for those who follow the way of Jesus Christ because of the seemingly hostile turn our world has taken toward our faith. It has been reported that nativity scenes are disappearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal