Sermons on How To Think:

Acts Minded

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 19, 2007

A sermon on evangelism and looking at the world the way the apostles in Acts saw it.

-how many of you were in NewSong this morning? We talked about “a Churchy View”, one that entices us to go out into the world and share Jesus with others. -this song isn’t probably everyone’s style of music, but the lyrics were just too right on so I had to use it. Stephen will like it. [PLAY ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ambassadors Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven’t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there.

I guess everyone knows that home ground advantage can be a significant factor in a game of football. Sydney is much more successful at the SCG than in Melbourne. Brisbane is close to unbeatable at the Gabba. But what is it that gives them that home ground advantage? It can’t just be the football ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here Am I, Send Me

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Nov 9, 2005

A willingness to answer God’s call, even in difficult situations!

Here Am I. Send Me! Isaiah Chap. 6 One of the greatest needs of our day is to find spirit filled men and women who are willing to stand before God in prayer… And from their heart speak the words Isaiah spoke in verse 8… “Here am I. Send me!” Not just speak them mindlessly out of a heart bent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Hallowed Or Hollow? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Prayer is a delicate balance between his holiness and his closeness.

Title: “Hallowed or Hollow” Text: Matthew 6:7-10 FCF: Prayer is communication with Christ, and as his followers, we need it to be two-way. SO: Be Real! Prayer that is not genuine is only words. Intro: One of the disadvantages of being a person who learns words in context is that you get them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Make Disciples

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 12, 2005

This is a sermon on taking our orders from God seriously. It’s a call to stop living passively in a lost and dieing world and do our duty of making disciples of Jesus. When Christians, will we take our duties of being a Christian seriously.

Sermon By Mark Engler Sr. Minister Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO Any familiarity with any other sermon on the site is totally coincidental. Make Disciples Mt. 28:16-20 INTRO: A man was in the hospital close to death. A minister came to see him and asked: “Have you made your peace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Race

Contributed by Allen Huffman on Mar 10, 2007

What type of Race are you living?

Hebrews 12: 1-2 Wherefore seeing we are also compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dusty Piano

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 28, 2002

God calls ordinary people to graetness.

Do you have a job? Is there some chore you’re expected to do regularly? What would happen if you didn’t do it or didn’t show up for work for a week or two? Do you think your boss would be happy? Do you think the person standing in for you would be happy doing your work as well as his or her own, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions Matter

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

Every person should realize they are God called to MISSIONS.

MISSIONS MATTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, Father, that thou would send him to my Father’s house: 28 For I have five brothers, that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. I ponder today, Can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Effectively Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

Show how to pray effectively according to the book of James

Title: How to pray effectively Theme: To help people to understand how to pray effectively. Text: James 1:6 James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. As I read this verse I began to think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Ways To Pray

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Is thier a right way to Pray.

1. The Audience verse 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: Jesus in this parable targets those in the crowd around Him who were self-assured (who trusted in themselves) and were convinced that they were good people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Hand On Me! Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

We cannot manage the bigness of life without God’s hand upon us.

1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. If you are a parent you probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer -- Going Beyond Rub A Dub Dub Thanks For The Grub Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Surely prayer has to be more then the trite prayers that we pray before a meal doesnt it?

Act 4:23-31 Prayer – Going Beyond “Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub” Introduction A. God is great God is good let us thank him for our food Amen B. Lord bless this bunch as they munch there lunch C. Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub D. (Find some more “cute” prayers) E. Is that all prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer-Care-Share: My Bookmark Story Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#4 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYING FOR MY CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: MY STORY By Intern Pastor Dave Doyle I’ve been excited by the whole concept of churches in Cedar Rapids coming together in prayer. Think about it. Jesus said that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there as well. Now try to imagine the power ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational