Sermons on Imitation:

Church Health, Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

An Exodus Meditation

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationships, Hints For Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006

When men take their role as preist, the world will watch as the family grows in the grace of God. This action takes willingness and selflessness by both parties!

Relationships! “Hints for Husbands and Wives.” Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Doctor Gary Chapman says: “ Before I got married I dreamed how happy I was going to be. Six months after, I was… miserable- and so was my wife. I’d entered marriage with the attitude that I know how to have a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goal Of Discipleship

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004

Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 24:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry - Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 11, 2005

Outreach - A Church Expense or a Church Investment?

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself Center Point Baptist Church May 11, 2005 Introduction What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation not long ago are now struggling to survive - or have gone bankrupt. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Prayer Is A Heart Thing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

There are five areas that we must examine to see if our attitude is affecting the powrer of our prayers.

Faith in Prayer is a Heart Thing John 1:13-14 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction The son of God, Jesus Christ came to this earth so that we might fully understand God almighty. He walked on this earth in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God Sees Every Good Thing

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

God sees every good thing that you do, and rewards you fairly.

God Sees Every Good Thing Category: Sermons Text: Hebrews 6: 9-12 Introduction: A. Even though this is stern stuff, it is the affectionate admonishing of a loving Father. 1. You only admonish those you love. If you hate someone, you let them go their way into troubling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Christ's Witnesses Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2010

Christ calls all of us to witness to the love of God and the presence of a Savior

Monday After Ascension “You Will Be My Witnesses” 17 May 2010 Jesus came to reverse the curse of Babel. In the Mesopotamian plain, human beings played gods in their arrogance, and God scattered them over the earth, multiplying their languages. In the upper room, and at Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012

Ancient spiritual disciplines, when incorporated in to our lives, prepare us for the coming of Jesus and enable us to prepare the world for the coming of Jesus.

Luke 4:16-30 "Behind the Scenes" INTRODUCTION There are times when pithy statements stick in my mind, and I keep reflecting on them. One such statement is "If you don't know where you're going, you'll always get there." I see the reality of this statement every day. Most of us, I believe, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Preacher's Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2017

America needs clergy who are courageous enough to publicly teach what God's has to say about the issues of the day, whether it is popular or not. We need mighty Bible teachers who will take their stand, rebuke, correct and guide Americans to understand, "

Preacher's Sacrifice The Ultimate Cost for Our Religious Freedom The Bible says, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:7-8) The song ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For Homilists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2016

Please pray for us, to get to the point, stay positive, find a practical application of the Gospel and know when to shut up and get on with the real celebration.

Thursday of 14th Week in Course A few years ago I discovered a lot of he humor in the OT. Most of us missed that growing up because we were being taught how to be accepted in society, and some forms of humor were considered too gross to even recognize, let alone emulate. Here we have one we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Silent Killer

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Dec 17, 2016

A Sermon on Complacency

Jeremiah 10:21 For the shepherds have become dull-hearted, And have not sought the Lord; Therefore they shall not prosper, And all their flocks shall be scattered. Intro: In the medical world the number one silent killer is High Blood Pressure. If it goes unchecked, and untreated it will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion Amid Disagreement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2017

"This principle, drawn from the Gospel, reminds us that Christ has made all things one in himself: heaven and earth, God and man, time and eternity, flesh and spirit, person and society. "

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2017 Joy of the Gospel On this first full day of Lent after Ash Wednesday, the Lord sets before us a clear choice: Shall we choose life and goodness, or death and evil. There are no nuances here, no shades of gray. We either opt and live for God’s will, or we are His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic