Sermons on In Vain:

We Are Blessed Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon deals with what it means to be chosen and adopted by God thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.

We Are Blessed Part II NLF 4/6/2003 Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 3:1-10 A couple of weeks ago, I preached the message, “We Are Blessed.” In that message we saw that God has given to us all the spiritual blessings we need to make it in Christ. We discovered that we did not go looking for God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mobilizing For Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church ­ they were mobilized for ministry.

Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:45

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius: The God-Fearing Gentile

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This is an examination of the qualities of the first Gentile to be converted to the Christian Faith. As we see, he is an individual who provides inspiration and an example for all.

One of my favorite conversion stories in the Book of Acts is that of Cornelius, the Roman Centurion. In fact, one of the first sermons I ever delivered came from this passage. In that lesson and even my later studies of the passage, I must admit, I focused more on Peter than on Cornelius. You ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2001

This sermon looks at the lives of Abraham And Sarah and why it is so important for us to be willing to wait for God to carry out His plan in His way and His timing.

Let’s Be Willing To Wait On The Lord 7/15/2001 Genesis 15:1-16 Text Genesis 12-17 Waiting is something all of us have to do. We wait in line at the bank, we wait at the red light, we wait for our dinner to come in the restaurant, we wait for church to be over with so we can go out, and we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Keys To Freedom

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 17, 2001

Even if you are in Prisoned or a prisoner of your body due to disability..you cna be free!

Do you want freedom from the prison you are in? Whether it is a structural, physical or emotional prison that you find yourself in. There are three keys to freedom. Before I reveal the Keys to your permanent freedom, we will look at the sources of your prison - albeit of the structural, physical or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28, Romans 1:5-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Removing The Masks Of People, Culture, And Personality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Case Study - One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refocusing Our Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001

In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Community Of Grace

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 30, 2002

We are called to live in and develop a community of grace

Romans 12:9-21 – A Community of Grace The Soap Maker • A minister and a soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker said, "what good is Christianity? Look at all the trouble and misery of the world! Still there, even after years--thousands of years--of teaching about goodness and truth and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Whole Of Man Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 11, 2002

Meaningless, Meaningless says the teacher...unless we stand in awe of God, unless we fear Him and keep His commands.

THE WHOLE OF MAN…EVERYTHING ELSE IS MEANINGLESS Sept 8,2002 AIM: To help the congregation understand the nature of God through our fear for Him. OPEN: 1. Good Morning and Welcome 2. Wedding In Winnipeg. 3. I remember asking my brother, when we were just little kids…What’s the meaning of life? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Unbelief

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 27, 2002

David: From sheperdess to royalty. Can you believe? Today chased by Saul/Lucifer but tomorow - king. Are you ready?

Just before the madness briefly named Y2K, Christians, Muslims, Jews and even Budists, exceeded themselves to examine an idea: “The strategy for the third millenium”... I received an invitation for an Evanghelistic meeting with this specific topic! Human plans for a new world worder (did you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001

Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

"DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist