Sermons on How To Please God:

"Fishn' For A Livin" Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#5 in the series "The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" -

"The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" - "FISHN’ FOR A LIVIN" Acts 1:8 As we have looked at the first four pillars of a powerful church we now come to the one that is both a command and a natural effect of the previous four. If the church is strengthened by fellowship, discipleship, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 1:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

5 Principles On Prayer

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008

Principles on prayer from the Lord’s prayer in Matthew

"I don’t think we’re going to get out of this thing. I’m going to have to go out on faith." It was the voice of Todd Beamer, the passenger -- and Wheaton College graduate -- who said "Let’s roll" as he led the charge against the terrorists who had hijacked United Flight 93, the one, you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Enemy

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 15, 2005

The purpost of this sermon is to alert Christians as to who their real enemy is.

THE REAL ENEMY Rev John W. Gerald I. A WORD FOR CHILDREN Eph. 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. II. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Who Will Not Have Revival

Contributed by Mark Eaton on May 19, 2002

EVRYONE WANTS REVIVAL, EVRYONE NEEDS REVIVAL, BUT WHO WILL NOT HAVE REVIVAL

*CHRISTIANS WANT REVIVAL, IN FACT CHRISTIANS NEED REVIVAL.BUT THERE ARE SOME CONDITIONS THAT WE MUST MEET IN ORDER TO HAVE REVIVAL.AND THEY ARE GODS CONDITIONS NOT MANS. *BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY WILL HAVE REVIVAL, BUT THEY WILL FIND OUT, SOME WILL NOT HAVE A REVIVAL. 1)THE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how your spiritual strength is enhanced by simply coming into agreement with someone!

I. Binding & Loosing A. Text: Matthew 18:18-20 “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching (concerning) anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Print Of The Nails

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What does the print of the nails speak to us?

1stBBC Print of the nails 1. Speaks of the extraordinary love Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Psa 22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

The need of the church to go to a helpless world

LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD Numbers 27:16-17; Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, July 15, 2007 Two Sunday nights ago I challenged you to find some way to reach out with your faith by deeds. Did anyone take me up on it? Did anyone share their personal faith story? I. The People of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006

As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

(Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11-12

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Title: Lifestyle Evangelism, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/4/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Deborah and Jane’s story p. 16-17 in The Unchurched Next Door B. Background to passage: After giving these suffering Christians the definition and purpose of the church, Peter transitions back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jason Sheffstall on Apr 15, 2007

The story of the Good Samaritan.

Jason Sheffstall StoneBridge Baptist Church Morgantown, West Virginia April 15, 2007 Series: BE A FRIEND Subject: WHO IS YOUR NEIGHBOR? Text: Luke 10:25-37, “25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing 101

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

How to be a "fisher of men".

Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:14-17, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist