Sermons on Jesus Calls Sinners:

Godly Zeal—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

The message is one of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 1 Three Part Series February 10, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When you grow a garden you use the best of what is out there to insure good growth. a Good seeds, good soil, good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Those who drop out of church tend to struggle with their purpose in life and never find their niche in the Kingdom of God.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS TEXT: Gal 6:9 INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINITION OF DROPOUT 1. A school dropout is a student who leaves a school for any reason except death before graduation or completion of a course of study and without transferring to another school. 2. A spiritual dropout is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

How The Holy Spirit Can Help You Overcome The Fear Of Fruitfulness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of becoming too successful by reminding you that God gives the victory, the fruit and the growth of the church.

Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Measuring Rod

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000

This is a sermon on faithfulness through fruitfulness

John 15:1-17 “God’s Tape Measure” Introduction: 1.Every person has been placed here on earth for two reasons. a)To know God in your heart personally. b)To obey God with your life. 2.Salvation’s path goes like this: a)A union, a communion, and a reunion. 3.God’s measuring rod that signifies ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Give God A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

What happens when you try to give God a helping hand.

Let’s give God a helping hand. In Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. we see how Abraham got hijacked from the Promised Land to Egypt. Indeed, it is probable that the slave girl Hagar was probably picked up in Egypt by Abraham. This week I want to look at What happens when you try to give God a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Why?

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Sep 11, 2001

In this time of tragedy many of us are asking why. I hope this sermone will help.

Why? Psalm 2:1-11 1. Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? a. This is the question that have been on most of our minds…Why? b. This world is groaning with the birth pains of the last days. Mark 13:7-8 7 "But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 119

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

What The Bible Is, What The Bible Does, What Our Response Should Be!

I. What the Bible Is! a. Water for cleansing (9) This whole section deals with victory over sin. young people in particular need to learn to heed and hide the Word that they might overcome temptation. As you read the Word and meditate on it, it cleanses your inner being, just as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-99

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Contentious People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly And Earthly Sanctuaries Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jul 6, 2001

Part two of Symbols of the Covenants series. A brief look at the Heavenly and Earthly Sanctuaries as symbols of the old and new covenants as seen in Hebrews Chapter 8.

Symbols of the Covenants II: Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6 I. Introduction and Review If you remember the last time I spoke I spoke on Abraham’s experience with Hagar and Sarah as Symbols of the old and new covenants. The experience with Hagar was being religious in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Only One Mediator Between God And Man Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE

BIG IDEA: OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE I. A GLOBAL MISSIONARY VISION IS ROOTED IN PRAYER A. Prayer for Men from All Nations Without Prejudice 1. This Exercise of Prayer must be a matter of Priority "First of all, then, I urge …" Paul is beginning his instructions regarding how the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Someone With Skin

Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001

Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed