Sermons on Ineffectiveness:

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spreading Flame Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009

Paul Harvey said: "Too many Christians no longer are fishermen but keepers of the acquarim." God used the death of Stephen, and persecution to move the church beyond the walls of Jerusalem in order to complete his "mission" stated in Acts 1:8

In Jesus Holy Name August 15, 2006 Text: Acts 8:1,4-5 Series Redeemer “The Spreading Flame” I want to share a story with you so If you choose I’m going to give you permission to close your eyes and visualize the scene I’m about to describe. The first rays of a new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With A Burden (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009

When God presents us with a burden, we can either embrace it or run from it and it all says tons about our character.

Dealing with a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 11/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Premise: When God presents us with a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lighthouses Of Prayer 2008 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

An explanation of lighthouses of prayer and a call to be one.

Luke 10:1-9 January 6, 2008 The Sending Out of The Seventy-Two: Lighthouses of Prayer I grew up in the evangelical church, and through those years I heard and practiced many different methods of evangelism, or ways to draw the people around you to God through Jesus. Most of those methods ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Best Is Yet To Come: Bad To Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

God specializes in changing people¡Ktaking us from where we¡¦ve been¡Kto where we are¡Kto where we ought to be. This message could be a 3-part series or condensed into just one.

II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give It Away!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 14, 2007

Tell the good news!

GIVE IT AWAY! II Timothy 4.5 S: Evangelism C: Do the work of the evangelist Pr: TELL THE GOOD NEWS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Tools TS: We will find in our study three tools that help us to tell the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional, topical The ____ tool is… I. THE GOSPEL II. YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

If It Feels Good, Do It Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Devil Exposed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

The Devil is real and we can expect to encounter him if we're followers of Jesus.

A sermon by Heather Cetrangolo We’re going to start with a questionnaire this morning. I want us all to think about how we would answer these statements, as true or false? (This is only for private reflection, not to share) 1. I believe that Jesus has saved me from being lost and without ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Fear Of Man Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

We must be careful to follow God and not man. And we cannot let the fear of man determine our choices in life.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 11 “The Fear of Man” Text: Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Heart Surgery Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017

We will never be all that God has for us until we give our entire selves to God.

Open Heart Surgery Text: Joel 2:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Tomorrow morning I'll open up your heart" the surgeon said to the 8 year-old-boy. "You'll find Jesus there," the boy said. The surgeon continued, "I'll open your heart and check the damage." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The What God Hates

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 25, 2017

People are confused by protestors and riots and they are hating those who they claim hate, but is this in alignment with God's word? God does hate, and abomination punishments bear witness to this. We first must hate ourselves as Jesus commanded.

Hate What God Hates Kelly Durant 2-29-17 Psalm 34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. Psalm 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 2. In Catholic South America when you go out talking about the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:21, Psalm 5:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Bridge Too Far?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2018

Does your faith waiver when on the mountaintops or in the valleys of life? Read this sermon to find out how to have faith that does not depend on one's circumstances but on one's belief in a risen Savior.

A Bridge too Far? Mark 9:14-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is on the mountaintop of blessings or in the valleys of trials and tribulations, keeping one’s faith in Jesus is not an easy task! When we are the recipients of blessings it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don’t Want Jesus To Come Back!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2018

Some Christians don't want Jesus to come back! Here's 5 reasons Christians don’t want Jesus to come back, and then 5 reasons we SHOULD want Him to come quickly!

“I DON’T WANT JESUS TO COME BACK!” Titus 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BAD DAY 1. A trouble-making biker walked into an all-night café, walked up to the counter and grabbed a man’s coffee and gulped it down in one swig. "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly. 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Porn Really All That Bad? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2018

This sermon looks at five opening questions about pornography.

FIVE STARTING QUESTIONS: 1. HOW SUBSTANTIAL A PROBLEM IS PORN IN AMERICA TODAY? Three numbers: a. Porn is about a $100 billion industry in America, which is 100 times higher than revenues 20 years ago. - Note that these numbers are just “the porn industry.” That is, the legal, W-2 filing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist