Sermons on How Do I Develop Myself:

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 2

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon continues to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians Pt 2 Last week, we asked the question why aren’t people Christians anymore? We said that people feel that the Christian life requires all that we have, and the Christian life requires work, and the Christian life is just not popular. When you read Matthew 28:19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Dine Well Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014

A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Can Do This

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2012

The mission of the church no matter how you word it is to make disciples

WE CAN DO THIS Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: There’s a story told about a Barber who got saved. Now this Barber was known to be eccentric. He was actually mentally deficient and although he had a good heart, he usually did or said things the wrong way. People would overlook him because they knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Armed With Vulnerability Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:3-9

Denomination: *other

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Psalm 1. Part Three. The People Of The Congregation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 10, 2006

Demonstrates what Christians are to do when God brings troubles and trials into the lives of their neighbors and associates.

PSALM 107 PART 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGREGATION PLEASE TURN TO PSALM 107 OR TO THE TRANSLATION OF PSALM 107 WHICH I PREPARED FOR YOU. I SHALL READ VERSES 32-43. This section describes true Christians, the people of the congregation who gather regularly in churches to praise the Lord. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Victorious" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 16, 2014

What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder?

“I Am Victorious” (Eph 6:10-20) What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Two Views On Goodness

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

How do you determine whether something or someone is "good"? Ananias & Saphira appear to be "good" yet they weren't.

Intro: I’ve done a little ancestry work with my siblings and in some previous travels to Cuba. We found out some interesting things; my ancestors on my Mom’s side go back to Spain in two generations, but on my Dad’s side they go back in Cuba 4 generations. Those great-great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (14 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

There are very few people that we come into contact with who say, "I do not believe in a God.”

What surprises us about these folks, when we do come into contact with them, is that they will take God's name in vain, using His name when they curse. If they believe there is no God, why bother using His name like that, or at all? We may not know why they use God's name along with curse ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Reveals His Compulsions

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006

Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001

Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021

How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Help My Church? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

Today from this passage in the book of 1 Peter we want to take this passage and apply it to a larger theme of servant-hood, and answer the question “How can I help my Church?” this is a message on serving.

How can I help My Church? 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduction What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist