Sermons on Kerusso Ministries:

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 7, 2007

Israel is now on the verge of victory after 40 years of wandering in the desert. But they must act in order to activate God’s promises.

Taking the First Step Joshua 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 1/7/07 A husband and wife were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to the doctor. The doctor encouraged them to begin writing things down to see if that would help their memory. Later that night while watching TV, the husband ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2007

“Being a neighbor is not necessarily defined by seeking out those who need help, but rather it is becoming a person who is able to reach beyond themselves to help someone get back on track.”

“The Unlikely Hero” I want to share a story about a man by the name of Karl Marx. (Has anyone here ever heard of him?) He is known as the father of Communism. He had one agenda and one agenda only and that was for communism to replace capitalism. Let me explain. Today, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Life As A Owner (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Reading from God’s word, 1 Kings 17:17-24 Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

We have a tendency of doing stupid things with our money. Here are just a few.

Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 1 For those of you that have been at our church for some time, there is no need to make this disclaimer, its really for those who are not regular attenders here. Whenever we talk about money at our church, we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The one necessary ingredient for effective service before the Lord is power. This is what few contemporary Christians have, perhaps because they are uncertain what they should look for.

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. When the disciples came down from the upper room, an impossible task loomed before them. They were charged to announce that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Whore

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Idolatry within the Evangelical Faith.

You trusted in your beauty and played the whore because of your renown and lavished your whorings on any passer-by; your beauty became his. You took some of your garments and made for yourself colourful shrines, and on them played the whore. The like has never been, nor ever shall be. You also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Poolside Miracle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 17, 2007

4 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethsaida. It focuses on the importance of obedience and the power of God in our lives.

Poolside Miracle [Announcer] Are you tired of stubborn belly fat? Tired of missing meals to fit into your favorite outfit? Tired of late nights at the gym and seeing little to no results? Well, my friend, we have the solution you’ve been waiting for. Imagine sleeping in, eating fast food, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Firm Before The Foe Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

“When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exit From Eden Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2012

In the midst of a life of sin, shame and death, there is a God who brings a fallen humanity to life, glory and life. For those who repent of their sin and trust in the work of Christ alone for eternal life we see 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribut

It has been said that: “A picture is worth a thousand words,”. Of the more famous pieces of art is the picture painted for us at the end of the third chapter of Genesis. We have probably all seen paintings of this event because many artists have dealt with it. Most of the great Renaissance painters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Other

Our Eternal Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012

Who will be in Heaven? What will the saints do in Heaven? How do the redeemed get there?

“Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Brandon Park on Jan 31, 2010

An evangelistic message preached on Easter Sunday 2009. The "Five Things God Does Not Know" is a play-on-words designed to get a person to think about the true message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

5 Things God Does Not Know Easter Message 2009 INTRO: • Easter is all about changed lives. • STATEMENT: The empty tomb is God’s receipt that the payment for your sins has been made in full! • The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ may be the FOCUS of Christianity; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist