Sermons on Indispensable:

This Light And Momentary Marriage Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 11, 2013

Marriage is not ultimate; it’s just a symbol of something ultimate.

We’ll start at end where Paul sums up his teaching on marriage 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

The Member-Run Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sinking In The Storm Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Pride Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2004

A sermon from The Purpose Driven Life which talks about our spiritual S.H.A.P.E.

God wants to use your life. That’s why we want to discover our purpose. There are a lot of shallow secular books out there like the one I saw recently entitled Discovering Your Purpose. It is an attempt to ride on the coattails of the popularity of Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Able To Accomplish Abundantly Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

God intends for the church to be the instrument of redemption, full-faceted, and intends for us, though we may think we are inadequate, to be its agents. Challenge your imaginations as to what the church might be able to do by letting God do what He is a

If you were to ask the average person, out on the street, what he thinks of the church, what answers might you get? What do people think about churches? I’m sure I don’t know the half of it. But I know some of the things they say: They say that church is all talk. Ceaseless talk. Noisy gongs and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have The Fire Of God In Your Ministry

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

This sermon presents the essential ingredients for a ministry that is on fire for God.

HOW TO HAVE THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOUR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION Each of us in this room is a unique individual. We each have different talents, different tastes, and different personalities. We have different strengths and weaknesses. But, there is one thing we all share in common, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Esther: Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2004

Two observations concerning pride

Esther 6:1-14 Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church September 5, 2004 Introduction Did you hear the story about the two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond? Being the best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their waterhole. When the hot summer days ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Never Need To Ask, "Does God Love Me?"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2003

how God shows his love for us and provides for us

March 9, 2003 Romans 8:31_39 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Godly Children In Today's World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007

This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 22:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Do we really need the church to be a Christian?

Who Needs the Church? I run into many people who say they are believers, but when you ask them where they go to church they say I don’t need the church. A Friend told me this week when I asked where she was attending church, said at home. Recently the leaders of my former church said they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints Of Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006

Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

“Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Article #11 - The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene