Sermons on Its Your Turn Now:

It's A Miracle! It's A God Thing! Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

The people of God had a thirst for the living God. There’s a hunger for God’s presence. If you want to deepen your experience of Jesus, it’s nearly always because of times of extraordinary prayer.

Today we begin a new study on the book of Acts (page 1156 in your pew Bibles). Acts is one large story but a lot of little stories inside the big story. The book is simply exciting and it leaves you saying, “WOW!” so many times. We will be going chapter by chapter and verse by verses in the months ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 17, 2013

Ministry of any kind can be discouraging. In the long run, serving God and man pays off if we don't give up (Galatians 6.9).

1. Followers of Yeshua (Jesus) are called to imitate his life of service For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10.45 2. We might think of the professional clergy as being "ministers" -- on call 24/7, however, EVERY believer is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not Important Whether You're Rich Or Poor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? Yes, in GOD's sight I'm blessed. Are you poor? Yes, I'm GOD's poor and blessed. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Alive! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 21, 2008

Purposefully practice love and grace.

IT’S ALIVE! WE ARE NOW THE CHURCH Acts 4.32-35 S: Community C: Unity Th: Never the Same Again Pr: PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE LOVE AND GRACE. ?: How? How do we get it done? KW: Practice TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4 four practices that enable us to show love and grace in our community. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's In You

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2010

The Angel of the Lord did not pay any attention to the hopelessness of the past problems. The angel was there for a specific purpose to call Gideon out--to make something out of the potential he identified in this man. He knew that God could make somethin

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC, OK Preached Sunday, July 25, 2010 www.perfectedpraisewc.org bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org TITLE: IT’S IN YOU SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 6:11-12 I stopped by this morning with a simple message. This is a message that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get Into It!

Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002

Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Love Hate Relationship Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2022

Would that your lips never question God’s love for you! Would that your mind never doubt God’s love for you! Would that your heart never cease to wonder at God’s love for you!

We are majoring in the minor Prophets this summer. Summer means baseball and the major leagues as well! Most of you know the name Jackie Robinson. Robinson was the first African American to break into Major League Baseball. Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, when he donned ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5, John 10:31-32, Luke 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Given To You Is Yours Forever

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 18, 2019

GOD is never going to take back any gift He has given to you neither would He cancel any invitation He has extended to you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO YOU IS YOURS FOREVER* Romans 11:28-29 King James Version (KJV) 28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes. 29 For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Forgotten Vision: Capturing Your City For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Now it is a forgotten vision, but it's our last great hope.

Introduction: When I was a young pastor in a town of 300, I believed God wanted me to win that city to Christ. Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Ill: Today, it is rare to ever hear anyone talk about it or see a church strategize to do it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Your Feet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2019

1st Peter talks about holiness and says we should "set our hope on the grace." What does that mean and how can we know when we've done it?

Henry Ward Beecher was a fiery preacher in the 1800’s and was a strong opponent of slavery. Early in his life, there’s a story about how he became the kind of man that he did. When he was a boy, there was a story about something that happened at school. According to the story… his teacher asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's The Truth !

Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001

Various kinds of practical everyday perspectives of Truth

It’s The Truth ! alhqeia John 14:6 Psalm 51:6 Illus: The Greek philosopher, Socrates?, in giving his perspective on truth uses the following illustration to prove his point... Imagine a man spending his entire life in a cave. And he is so placed in the cave that he cannot turn around and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not What You Think

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 12: 1 – 8

Leviticus 12: 1 – 8 It’s not what you think 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 And on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel