Sermons on Intentional Discipleship:

Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005

“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mindset For Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon using Jesus example to articualte foundations for sound ministry.

Mindset for Ministry Fortifying the Foundations # 30 John 13:1-20[1] 3-14-04 In 1904 the heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, William Borden, graduated from Chicago High School a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. During that trip he became burdened for all the hurting ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Requests Concerning Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with a reqest from Jesus’ enemies and a request from Jesus’ friends. Movie clip from "Broken Down Palace" used in the call for a response to Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

Two Request Concerning Jesus Fortifying the Foundations # 43 John 19:31-42[1] 8-8-04 We find in our text this morning two requests brought to Pilate when Jesus died on the cross. The first (in verse 31) was a request made by Jesus’ enemies. The second (in verses 38 & 39) was made by Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Even God's Greatest Made Excuses

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 22, 2005

One of God’s servants, Moses, was called by God but Moses response was, "Who Me?" He fought and made 4 major excuses as to why he couldn’t serve before he accepted his call. We too always make excuses before we finally realize we should be serving God.

Even God’s Greatest Servant’s Made Excuses Exodus 3: 1-12, 4:1,10-12 I love basketball! I love everything about the game. The excitement of hitting the three-point winning shot at the buzzer. The scream of the crowd as they cheer you on to victory. The adrenaline rush as you dunk for the first ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Up The Sword Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 3 of 5 part series on discipleship. It examines the importance of the Bible in the lives of disciples.

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 3: Taking Up The Sword Over the past month we have looked at how we can live exceptional lives. Together we saw that exceptional living doesn’t happen by accident. You must make a decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Becoming a disciple involves giving up some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 2 in 5-part series on discipleship. This sermon addresses a disciple’s prayer life

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 2: Approaching God This past Thursday, I was honored to be able to speak at the memorial service of a dear friend of mine, Miss Jennie Leighn. You know, there is an amazing difference between the funeral of a Christian and a non-Christian. Gratefully, Miss Jennie was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Solitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part of 5-part series on discipleship. This message examines solitude.

LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY Part 1: The Discipline of Solitude There’s an old saying, one you’ve seen on many refrigerators and office walls before. It says, “It’s hard to soar with eagles, when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In many ways that saying is true. It is also true that it can be very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Chairs

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005

As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place.

Choosing Chairs Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction: We are going to look at 3 generations and 3 chairs. As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place. Entropy says “Everything is naturally deteriorating.” Everything is becoming “sameness.” “For example, a warm mug of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Requisitos Para Una Vida Abundante

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Sep 26, 2005

Sin lugar a dudas vivir una vida satisfactoria o lo que es una buena vida, demanda un precio que pagar. Ciertamente la vida abundante requiere un precio que pagar, no de dinero, sino de disposición.

3 REQUISITOS PARA UNA VIDA ABUNDANTE Dt. 10:10-22 Introducción. Un dicho común es aquel que dice que nada en la vida es barato. Es decir, todo lo que queramos tener tiene un precio que pagar. Sin lugar a dudas vivir una vida satisfactoria o lo que es una buena vida, también demanda un precio que ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Daring Great Things For God

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005

A close look at the challenges that David faced in his confrontation with Goliath

Daring Great Things For God Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-44 Theme: Great causes present great challenges. I. They challenge our motives – See 1 Samuel 17:1-28. Eliab, David’s oldest brother, asked a question that is relevant to anyone in similar shoes. “Why have you come?” God cares more about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion & Commision

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 1, 2005

Christ’s likeness in us through communion with Him - to reveal Him to a lost world through responding to the great commision

Divine Ordination Or Communion & Commission Mark 3:14 & 15 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: [AV] Divine Ordination I. COMMUNION Mark 3:14a And He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005

God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Faithfulness Is Diligence, Not Indulgence Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This is a passage that challenges the reality of our Christian faith, the diligence of our walk with Christ, and the error we may harbor in our minds concerning our security in Christ, and His blessings towards us.

FAITHFULNESS IS DILIGENCE, NOT INDULGENCE 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The passage before us this morning is one to ponder. It is a passage that challenges the reality of our Christian faith, the diligence of our walk with Christ, and the error we may harbor in our minds concerning our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

The importance of the cross of Christ.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 TITLE: “THE CROSS OF CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had heard that students who attended ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ