Sermons on Joesph Principle:

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 9, 2021

This is from a series I preached on prayer.

Title: “Praying with Persistence” Scripture: Luke 11:5-10 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-13-21 Intro: For more than 40 years, a shy Welshman went to his neighbor’s door each week and slipped a love letter underneath. Because of an argument they’d had decades before, she refused to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revision 2024 In The Ministry Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 13, 2024

This is a message helping to introduce our theme for the year.

Title: Revision 2024 in the Ministry of Christ Script: Mark 5:1ff Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-14-24 Intro: Is there anything in life wish you could do over? Decision could make? The man in today’s message undoubtedly made several choices that led him down a road to misery. World tells ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pattern Of God's Will Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

• it presents basic facts about the will of God, • explains two major divisions of that will, • examines the pattern of God's will, and • discusses the believer's development in knowing the voice of God.

THE PATTERN OF GOD'S WILL KEY VERSES: Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to the good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself; That in the dispensation of the fullness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Submitting To Human Authority Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

My submission to human authority is a reflection of my submission to God

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Song For You

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Dec 24, 2006

to help people understand and apply the true meaning of Christmas to their lives

Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying that music calms the savage beast? There are times in our lives when live just seems overwhelming, and then we just the right song that we put into our players and begin to listen to and it has the effect of helping us to become recentered with what ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gender Roles In Worship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 5 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with gender roles in the church.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #5 “Gender Roles In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:8-12 In chapter one doctrine was the subject of consideration and his priority in chapter two is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peculiar Or Wierd?

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

The irony of this is that the truly free non conformist should be the Christian. And he should be proud of his non conformity.

Peculiar or Weird? TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: 1. Remember how college students dressed during the hippie days of Haight Ashbury? 2. Suddenly after decades of short hair and no beards, the hair was long, greasy and the beards were scraggly and unkept, bell bottoms, tie died shirts, braless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Politics And The Christian Voter

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003

Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

" When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Problems With Playing God Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001

This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

"Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fearless Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wan

Introduction • Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planning Your Life

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 23, 2012

A sermon on the importance of prioritizing your life the way that God commands.

.Text: 1 Cor 16:5-12, Title: Planning Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 4.22.12, AM Opening illustration: Time management principles Background to passage: Paul is tying up loose ends as many of us would do in extended communication. Most of these things include travel plans and so forth. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist