Sermons on How To Turn Pillows:

Forerunners

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Reminds us of to be seperated and evangalistic in our world.

Forerunners St. John 1:1-11 In this text we find that the scripture describes the contrast of the Lord being light and the world being darkness. The word light translates to show or reveal something, and the word darkness translates to obscure or not seen or noticed or even confused. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007

This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray First

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 7, 2007

Pray First because the Supernatural determines what will happen in the Natural. (Examples, Daniel & Elisha)

Pray First Grant van Boeschoten August 5, 2007 Story 1 During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 9, 2007

The Father invites us to join Him in seeking and caring for the lost.

Introduction: (The lights go out…so does the preacher and worship leader, for a minute, until people begin to look around uncomfortably. Then, the worship leader welcomes the crowd and asks them to turn to Lk 15:1. Then, he begins to read…in Spanish…something that isn’t Lk 15. After a minute, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's First Message

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 11, 2003

Peter Addresses the crowd assembled at Pentecost

Peter’s First Message Acts 2:14-36 Jeff Hughes – February 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us here can probably relate to our first time speaking or performing in public. Unless you are one of those individuals that has ice water in their veins, it was no doubt a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Evangelism From Acts 17

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on May 27, 2003

A look at Paul’s evangelism methods in Athens and what we can learn from him to better reach the culture around us.

Principles of Evangelisms from Acts 17 I was driving a group of teenagers to a concert last weekend and while we were all talking one of them turned to me and said, “Did you know that there is an actual atheist in the class below me? Can you believe that?” It sounded like she was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To His Cause

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

It’s time to put away our small ventures and to begin investing in the big league – God’s kingdom.

Mark 1:17 “The Call to His Cause” “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Two fishermen were out in their boat one Sunday morning when they heard the church bells ring in the distance. One said, “You know, we really ought to be in church.” The second bloke didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: *other

The Ultimate Stress Relief Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The answer to anxiety is prayer.

INTRODUCTION Perhaps you’ve seen the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? It’s a comedy set during America’s Depression era. The story revolves around three petty criminals who escape from a chain gang. George Clooney stars as the leader named Everett Ulysses McGill. He tells his companions that he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Case For Compassion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2006

Showing compassion to others is a powerful way to draw them to God.

A.Let’s talk about the Case For Compassion. 1.I want us to begin with a probing question. 2.In what ways have you, individually, or have we, collectively, shown compassion recently? 3.Our response might be – What do you mean by compassion? 4.The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines compassion ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism For Ordinary People

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Doing acts of kindness as a form of evangelism. Servant evangelism based upon Steve Sjogren’s work.

According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19

Denomination: Methodist

Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 19, 2001

Don’t be a cowardly lion.The disciples did it and we can, too.

Toto, We’re Not In Kansas Anymore Well, I guess Easter is over for another year. The Easter dresses and suits aren’t new anymore and the candy’s gone. Things are pretty much back to whatever passes for normal these days, back to the old, pre-Easter routine. And in churches all across ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

We will examine one of the prayers of Joshua this PM and one he should have prayed. Though Joshua was a great man of faith, we find in these two episodes in Joshua chapters 7 and 9, examples of trouble that always arises when everthing is not brought to

Introduction: We will examine one of the prayers of Joshua this PM and one he should have prayed. Though Joshua was a great man of faith, we find in these two episodes in Joshua chapters 7 and 9, examples of trouble that always arises when everthing is not brought to the Lord in prayer. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15, Joshua 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001

These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal