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  • Developing A Cause Mentality

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

    Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

  • Keeping The Hope Of Our Calling Alive

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    The sermon remind believers and non believers alike that we have a call from God and there is a hope of better things attached to the call. Specifically it tells us how we can keep the hope alive.

    Introduction: God created man with a privileged status of sharing his image and likeness and to have authority over other creatures as well as having fellowship with Him. However, as a result of the fall of man, the privileges and blessings /authority were exchanged for curses and separation from ...read more

  • "Storming The Gates Of Hell"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,508 views

    when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

    Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

  • I, Witness

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

    I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

  • No Greater Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,758 views

    The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is greater than all the sacrifices of the Old Testament for several reasons.

    NO GREATER SACRIFICE Heb. 9:1-15 We have seen that Jesus Christ has a superior High Priesthood to that of The Old Testament. Last week we discovered that the New Covenant is superior to that of the Old. In Chapter nine, we will discover that the Heavenly Sanctuary or tabernacle is superior to ...read more

  • The Chosen One

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    Have you ever felt like you were a nobody in the world of so many somebodies? Well, if so, don’t fret, worry, or feel small. You are the Somebody that everybody thinks is a nobody that God wants to use.

    THE CHOSEN ONE I SAMUEL 16:7-13 THERE IS A THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWN AS THE LAW OF FIRST MENTIONS/BEGINNINGS. THE CONCEPT SUGGESTS THAT WHATEVER PRINCIPLE, IDEA, CONCEPT, OR THOUGHT WE READ ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE ORIGINATES IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. HEAVEN (GARDEN OF EDEN) HELL (CAST OUT OF ...read more

  • Recovery From Setbacks Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life?

    Victory side of life # 10 Recovery from setbacks by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 8:32-35 Text Joshua 8:30 Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life? Many Christians live an up and down experience. They’re up one day and down the next. God did not intend for His people to always be ...read more

  • Reasons For Disqualification For Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

    Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

  • Crumbs Of Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 122 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    This is a call to examine our hearts through a thought provoking and shocking story to determine what type of faith we have.

    Crumbs of Faith by Rev. Andrew Chan Mark 7:24-30 Valentine’s Day, what shall I preach on? Since we have been going through Mark I thought we continue… Tempted not to preach on this. Rather difficult esp. on Valentine’s Day! Seems like not a very convincing love story…or is it? Shocking to hear, ...read more

  • Becoming Perfect Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Having It All". Through the power of Christ, you can be perfect.

    Sunday Morning September 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#2] BECOMING PERFECT 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction: [Video: “The Perfects”] This video is a great depiction of our opinion about being perfect. I see this video as “cheesy” and stupid. It obviously ...read more

  • Managing The Season Of Transition

    Contributed by William L. Vincent on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 52,392 views

    Change is one of the most feared things that human beings encounter. ...Yet, it is impossible to get from where we are to where we are going without making a transition. I feel that a greater part of our success as a Christian, and as a Church is how we m

    Managing the Season of Transition By: W. Vincent Preached @ Solid Rock Church, Huntsville AL. Deut 4:22-23 But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land. 23 Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which ...read more

  • Accepting God’s Discipline

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
     | 6,198 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

  • Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,753 views

    What distractions keep you from being an effective witness for Jesus Christ? One of the chief distractions is focusing on the minor differences between us, instead of building each other up in love. Paul takes this topic head-on in Romans 14.

    We’ve been talking about making ourselves available to become like God and be used by God in his Great Story. Have you ever had an important task to do—a paper to write, an assignment at work to complete, a check book that needs to be balanced? As you set yourself to that task, the phone rings, you ...read more

  • How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,629 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

  • The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Robertson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    Message No. 7 in the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance"; Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life.

    Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #7: The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life – October 14, 2007 Big Idea: Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life. Eleven Outstanding Outcomes Perseverance Will Produce In ...read more