Sermons on How To Be A Light:

The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Prayer changes the course of events, changes the nature of circumstances and changes me.

Most of us treat prayer like the five-year old. One mother writes, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, “We should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Teaches Disciples To Pray

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 15, 2006

Pentecost 10(C) - Jesus teaches disciples to pray when he encourages the believer to Ask, Seek, Knock.

JESUS TEACHES DISCIPLES TO PRAY August 13, 2006 - PENTECOST 10 - Luke 11:1-13 * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed, Saints in the Lord: Today the Lord wants to teach us. Last week Jesus invited us to come and sit at his feet. This week, he invites us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006

Know the heart of God for the lost. Looking at the life of Jesus, we come to understand what is needed to reach the lost - compassion.

Sometime in July, we were looking at this passage during our prayer meeting: • Somehow I was drawn to one particular word, in verse 7. • Jesus says, “I tell you that in the same way, there will be MORE rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who do not need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

During the days of Jesus’ life on this earth, He prayed “Divine Petitions” that were for the honor of God, His Father. Christians are to look to Him and say, “Lord teach me to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Pray Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul guidelines the need for prayer in the church in this passage--especially for men to lead the way.

The Call to Pray 1 Timothy 2:1-8 I. Exhortation to pray for all (v. 1; Ephesians 6:18) a. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) b. Pray in the Spirit (Romans 8:26) c. Be aware of others’ needs II. Especially pray for leaders (v. 2; Romans 13:1; Ezra 6:10b) III. Prayer’s Purposes (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Task Is Clear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Here are the three guys sent off to take the world for Christ. What a task! But how were they supposed to do such an awesome thing? We will find that God has already mapped our course, and all we have to do is follow.

Passage: Acts 13:4-12 Intro: There is something very pure about the first time God does something. 1. think of the days of Creation, when God was making the universe PP Job 38:3-7 2. the sending of Jesus to the earth, and the joyous shouts of angels. 3. and here in this passage, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Never Give Up On The Lost

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2006

This is the second part of a two-part message. The two things needed to reach the lost is (1) compassion, and (2) persistent effort. We cannot remain passive and expect the lost to return. We need to make connections with the lost constantly.

The sinners flock to Jesus, not because He preaches a compromising message but for the way they were treated – Jesus loves them. • The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • We need to show more compassion to those we need to bring to Christ. • Love makes the different. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enraging The Devil Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 2, 2006

I would propose to you that the Word of God tells us to consider the life of great men and women of God who have lived a life of faith, ordinary people who did great things in the work of the Lord. The prophet Daniel is one prayer warrior whose life deser

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 10:4 Title: Enraging the Devil Theme: Hell-shaking Prayer Warriors Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Corinthians 10: 4 says, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being R.e.a.l. In A Wacked Out World

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Sep 5, 2006

The world is looking for reality, not just in TV shows, but in Christians. Do we live what we believe?

What is being REAL? We hear it all the time: "Get real!" or "For real?" In a world that is hooked on reality shows like Survivor, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, what does it mean to be REAL? As a Christian, that is a pressing question I wish more of us would explore. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Foursquare

What's The One Thing?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006

Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

A Boy Named Jabez Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

Jabez prayer wasn’t a ’name-it-and-claim-it" prayer, but a statement about who he was and what he wanted God to do in his life.

The Prayer of Jabez • Found in I Chronicles 4:9-10 “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Spirit Come Home Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2006

2 Chronicles chapters 14-16 record very powerful truths that must be taken notice of by the Body of Christ if she is going to enjoy God’s presence and power in His work.

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 15:2 Title: Holy Spirit Come Home Theme: Praying for a True Revival in the Church Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, “…Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational