Sermons on How To Be A Friend:

The Great Commission

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 25, 2007

The message explores the mandate and mission process of the carring out the Great Commission.

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to be a zealous Christian. Unfortunately, the man was mentally deficient and usually did the wrong thing. While working as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

"No Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2006

Are we heeding the call of God on our lives?

“No Boundaries” Jonah 1:1-7, 15-17, 2:10, 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org According to a famous parable: There once was a fishing village on the shore of a great lake stocked full of fish. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Fishing Like Jesus Fished

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jun 27, 2007

We have many models of evangelism. Perhaps the the best one is that which Jesus gave us in how he fished for men.

FISHING LIKE JESUS FISHED It didn’t use to be popular but there is a new breed of fisherman out their today – It is the Catch and Release Fisherman. Basically… it’s about the sport and not about just catching fish to catch fish. In Catch and Release – you catch them but you also release them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 1, 2006

The message deals with the costly mistake of being satisfied.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - Satisfaction Acts 1:8; 8:1 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The mission of the church was given to the disciples in Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lead Someone To Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

ahhh!!!! the Pastor said evangilism, quick run. Evangilism is not that scarry, this sermon attempts to explain how to lead someone to christ

Romans 15:8-13 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to lead someone to Christ Introduction A. You probably looked at the title of today sermon an got scared B. AHHHHHHH, Evangelism Explosion!!!!! C. Ahhh, door to door D. Ahhh, the pastor is going to want me to go to the city and hand out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Generic Prayer - Generic Results

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Power of effective prayer

There were two women who lived in the same town. One woman lived on the East Side of town. In a brand new home. Two story Brick Victorian style house sitting on 5 acres of ground. Three car garage that housed a Lexus - a Mercedes coupe - and Cadillac SUV. She had two children and a husband. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Pray, Christian, Pray! 1) Humbly; 2) Unselfishly; 3) Boldly

What’s one of the first things you learned how to do as a baby? Besides the things that come naturally like eating, burping, and crying one of the first things you learned to do was roll over on your side. Once you perfected that technique you learned to lift yourself up on your hands and feet, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Like Andrew, we are called to bring people to Jesus.

MARKS OF A DISCIPLE Have you ever had occasion to introduce two people to each other, and they just hit it off, and establish a great business partnership, or friendship, or even more, they wind up married? If so, you know how good that feels to know you have had a role in bringing those two ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005

Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"How Beautiful Are Your Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2005

Authentic faith always becomes a public matter, and believing with the heart leads to profession with the lips.

Romans 10:5-15 “How Beautiful are Your Feet?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There was a man who normally went barefoot, but once, when he had some money in his pocket, he went to the city and bought a pair of shoes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

How Hospitable Are We?

Contributed by Gilbert Varela on Nov 9, 2007

How do you feel when someone welcomes you, specially if that is the first time you are there? There is nothing that the sad, frustrated, lonely, pathetic, empty soul does not like more than a friendly and smiling face saying “welcome”.

How Hospitable are We? Genesis 18:1-8 NT: Hebrews 13: 2 1 The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self-Service

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Mission

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 8, 2003

From the CONTEST in Eden to the CONQUEST of Armageddon God’s plan is missions -- reaching people with the Good News.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Genesis 3:15, John 3:16-17, Revelation 16-21 December 7, 2003 All the history of man, including his future, can be summed up by the two ends of our texts. In the beginning there was a Contest in the Garden; in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God Can Expand The Ministry Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

We Are A Team With Jesus As Our Leader

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2007

how we need to let God lead us to rach out and touch people with the Gospel.

WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEW PASTOR by Carroll R. Gunkel 1. Recognize that he will be different from the former pastor and in that, difference there will be new ideas. 2. Remember that your pastor feels called of God to a high and holy task; he is a man of dedication. 3. Be honest with your new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan