Sermons on Iconium:

The Magnetism Of The Finish Line

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This sermon is in an ongoing series where I take snapshots from Pilgrim’s Progress and develop a message around it. I have no idea how many sermons will be in this series.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. l. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaurd What You Have Been Given

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

This sermon was written for recognition day for seniors and deals with the need for Christians to put to use the investmetnt that people have made in their lives to invest in the lives of others.

Investments in the Future Deuteronomy 4:9, 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:12. Acts 16:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:2 - 5, 1 Timothy 1:2, Acts 16:3-4, Acts 17:14 - 15, 18:5, 19:22, Romans 16:21, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 16:10, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, 2:19, 2:22, Colossians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 25, 2005

Five outlooks to help adjust the focus of your vision. Fourth and final sermon in the series, "Dreaming Big for God."

"Dwight had one goal when he arrived as a teenager in Chicago - to accumulate a fortune of $100,000. Working night and day, he threw himself into his quest. Dwight also ran a Sunday school program at his church because he was primarily interested in the prestige that came from racking up big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Nov 14, 2005

This is my testimony and the first in a Series on what it really means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Sept. 25, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitation Of Apostles-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-III-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

1st in a series in Galatians

The Gospel of Grace Galatians 1:1-24 A Message of Grace (Galatians 1:3-10) Grace is Good News Grace plus is Bad News A Messenger of Grace (Galatians 1:1-2, 11-12) A Messenger Delivers The Messenger Matters The Manifestation of Grace (Galatians 1:13-24) Grace changes a person Slide ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Investment Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Rick George on Jul 28, 2008

Following Paul’s example, we should invest our lives into the lives of others through mentoring and discipleship with the aim for multiplication.

I want you to think back to your childhood and specifically to your early church experience. Many of you may have attended Sunday School, VBS, Awana and other children’s activities as a child. If church attendance was not part of your childhood life then think about the elementary school you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The New Year In A New Way Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

God promises to do a new thing within us. Here are four new things we can look forward to in the new year

TEXT: ACTS 16:1-15 TITLE: “FACING THE NEW YEAR IN A NEW WAY” (updated for 2008) OPEN: A. It’s almost February. Why are talking about the New Year? --Isn’t the newness of the new year kind of wearing off? 1. I’ve found that talking about the new year ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand Tall, Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

As our Founding Fathers stood in the face of tyranny so should we stand in the face of evil today!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Stand Tall, Stand Firm! Sermon Text: 2 Tim 3:12-16 Introduction: In July of 1776 our nation was born of fiery ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 15, 2008

The importance of mothers passing on a love for the Scriptures is still important for moms today.

The Ministry of Motherhood 2 Timothy 1:5 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 11, 2008 Our purpose today is two-fold. First and foremost, to honor the Lord Jesus with everything we say and do. Second, to honor our mothers. It’s Mother’s Day and I want to begin today by recommending a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Spirit Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015

4th of 5 messages exploring what it means to live by the power of the Holy Spirit

“Life in the Spirit” Part Four REVIEW The fifth chapter of Galatians details what a life directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit looks like. I. Life in the Spirit Many Christians have little knowledge or experience with the Holy Spirit. Relationship with the unseen Spirit of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Offscouring Of The Earth

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The world won't have a very high regard or value placed on what God values.

THE OFFSCOURING OF THE EARTH TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 KJV For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. [10] We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Free Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013

This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2013

Mothers are givers by nature, but the greatest gift a mother can give to her children is her faith. This reworking of a similar sermon by Charles Stanley challenges mothers in six key areas.

A Mother’s Greatest Gift Chuck Sligh May 12, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: The inspiration for the main points and the basic concepts and some of the illustrations in this sermon was a sermon by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist