Sermons on Introductions:

Epic - Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldgredge book

I. Introduction A. Why do you think we long for the great stories? a. Why do we love to hear, see, or read the great stories? b. Ecclesiastes tells us why. c. Because God has planted eternity in our hearts. d. We long for what we have lost, but I’ll get to that later. B. Life is an epic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Converted Life

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 28, 2013

Let us take a look the genuine conversion of the Believers.

THE CONVERTED LIFE Acts 9:1-30 July 12, 2009 Sun a.m. Introduction: Here we see the life of Saul as a reflection of a natural man without a Savior (v.5), a life without love for the brethren (v.1-2; 1 John 3:10), and a life that is not right with God (v.4-5). Now, when Saul encountered the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Enema

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 3, 2013

We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick.

A Spiritual Enema November 3, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick. Focus Passage: Romans 8:1-8 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Saving "Thank You"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Nov 20, 2013

This is a topical sermon that looks at several important reasons why we must continue to say," thank you."

Title: Saving, “Thank You” Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.17 And whatever you do or say, do it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Rearing Children

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008

The concept of Training is not corporal punishment but 3 main ideas are involved here. (a) Dedication (b) Instruction and (c) Motivation.

Introduction: What are you investing in today? Is it houses, bank balances, stock etc.! In verse 6 we see 2 ingredients in the prescription to rear children. • Train up a child ……….. • When he is old ………... The command of God involves 3 parts:- 1. The concept of Training [‘Train up’] – It is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Love Of The Father”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

No father could compare to God the Father. We as fathers can only love as we recognize the extent that God loves us.

“THE LOVE OF THE FATHER” I John 3:1-3 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day, and we want to honor our Fathers and the men that are here today. The reason we celebrate today is because we have the greatest example of being a father,that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

Let Him In

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 29, 2007

A gospel message based on a well-known text of scripture.

INTRODUCTION "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock." The speaker is the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us consider His gracious words. 1. A VERY IMPORTANT TERM "Behold" This word occurs 1,275 times in the Bible. It is God’s way of getting us to consider carefully what He is about to tell us. 2. A VERY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

God Has Spoken / God Is Speaking Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 11, 2007

God is speaking to us today.

Introduction God has spoken to humanity in the past through the prophets. Jesus was the last in the line of the historical prophets. Therefore, we need to read the Bible to understand what God has said to past generations. God is still speaking to us through His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Daddy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 9, 2008

This sermon examines the opening sentence of The Lord’s Prayer - "Our Father which art in heaven".

INTRODUCTION Jesus introduces The Lord’s Prayer with the words “After this manner therefore pray ye”. It is “houtôs oun” in the Greek, meaning “along these lines”. Jesus is not telling us that we must recite this prayer. He is simply giving us a model to follow. TEXT “Our Father which art in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Dec 31, 2007

One of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity in a rather obscure text.

INTRODUCTION Out text is Song of Solomon 1:11 "We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver." 1. THE TRINITY "We..." The doctrine of a triune God is clearly set forth in the New Testament but it is also found in the Old. Genesis 1:26 "God said, Let us make man in our image, after our ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:11

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

In Revelation 1:1-8, we discover His REVELATION, His REIGN and His RETURN.

The Book of Revelation is not so much a book on future events but about Jesus Christ. In this first chapter, we see the glorified Christ who is soon to return. Verses 1-3 are the introduction of the final disclosure of God’s Son who is revealed to all of us. We discover in verses 4-6 that God is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Or Light

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

Where do you live in darkness or light, who controls your life darkness or light, and where will you spend eternity darkness or light?

Darkness or Light John 1:4-5 Monte T. Brown August 10, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Scripture 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Six Snapshots Of A Gospel Writer Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next. The Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark, the Gospel writer.

HE CAME TO SERVE AND TO SAVE Six Snapshots of a Gospel Writer Text: The Gospel According to Saint Mark Introduction: •Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next •Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark •John is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Power Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

According to the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6 we are in a spiritual war. Our enemy is not human. Our enemy is spiritual in nature; therefore, our weapons must be spiritual in nature. Paul states that we are to be; "Praying always with all prayer and suppli

Introduction: Prayer Releases All Your Eternal Resources. I came across this acronym in a prayer study a few years ago. There is truth in that phrase because we have all experience God’s power revealed through prayer either as we see God miraculously answer that prayer or by seeing Him change us so ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist