Sermons on Iconium:

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019

I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Army Leadership Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 4, 2025

c/o dnamilitary.org

The US Army values spell LEADERSHIP (https://www.army.mil/values/) I added the Es and A. L oyalty - Psalm 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you." Security: Confidence of harmony in relationship, a freedom from harm. E ndurance (NEW TESTAMENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Vineyard

The Original Superhero Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

Jesus has always been about doing the supernatural.

In America we love our heros, the people that we look up to. Many people dream of being a super hero when we are children, I know I did, and I had the bruises to prove it. But being a hero is hard. Batman and Robin are camping in the desert, set up their tent and are asleep. Some hours later, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints On The Sands Of Time

Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Paul challenges Timothy, and us,to set an example for others that will follow him,an us, just as Paul, and Christ himself,set an example for Timothy.

 DATE: 03.16.03 SPEAKER: Pastor Ray Martin TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 Footprints On The Sands Of Time INTRODUCTION: A. -There is a generation that is passing away I have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Conviction For Witness—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002

Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—I—Revelation 1:9-20 Need: Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rookies, Veterans And Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2005

This is the fifth sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to call people to keep on learning and growing through the hard knocks of life.

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-4:5 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Rookies, Veterans and Hard Knocks Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of Life Lessons & Skills Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Grace At Work: Then And Now

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 16, 2003

God’s amazing grace is at work for our missionaries and his grace is at work through the message of what Jesus has done to save sinners.

God’s Grace at Work: Then and Now Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit speaks to us us is Acts 13:1-5 [Read the text] Dear friends, in whom God’s grace is at work: The river ran wide and deep. No bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Living God - [preaching]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005

Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-19, Jeremiah 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Fast

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2007

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law. If we have accepted Jesus

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law, however there is much that could be said about this verse of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Donuts & Demons

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 13, 2006

Fasting isn’t a tool to strong arm God into aligning with our will and prayers, but a discipline to strengthen us whereby we become more aligned with God’s will and power as we pray.

I. INTRODUCTION - Turn To Matthew 17:14-21 A. I Want To Preach On Subject Of Fasting: Its Problems & Possibilities 1. Don’t like fasting? I don’t either 2. Don’t fast much? I don’t either 3. Sounds boring, but I want to preach it in a way you’ve never heard before B. Google Search: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Dreams And Daniel

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 22, 2007

Daniel was given the gift of interpretation of visions and dreams. God opens the future before Daniel and offers great encouraging lessons for us today.

When was the last time you had a scary or troubling dream? Do you remember what was scary about it? When we study Daniel we find that it has several dreams and their interpretations. First we have the dream of Nebuchadnezzar with the huge image with a head of gold, chest and arms of silver, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain’t Over

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 1, 2007

You may have heard the bell ring, but the fight ain�t over. The next round is yours.

2 Co 4:7-8 (7)But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (8)We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007

This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standard Operating Procedure Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-53

Denomination: Congregational