Sermons on Keys For Excellence:

Hasten To Be Heroic Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peter is saying here, hasten to be heroic. The Christian life is a battle, and it is no place for idleness and indifference, or cowardice. God calls for energetic excellence in every believer.

In the days when there was little freedom of speech in England Thomas Paine spent sometime in prison for speaking his mind. Benjamin Franklin urged him to come to America. He did so in 1774. The difference was so great, and he so fell in love with the value of freedom that he caught a vision of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Let’s Make It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

We celebrate your unwavering commitment to God’s house and the vital role you play in advancing the ministry with excellence and grace. Ushers and Servants

Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Mark 10:44 – “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” On this blessed day of celebration dedicated to the ushers, and faithful servants of the Lord, we pause at this sacred desk to extend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Mark 10:44

Denomination: Baptist

Why Teamwork?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 18 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part E Final) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 18 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part e final) The purpose of this and the preceding four weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 3: Building On The Foundation Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2021

God wants us to be... 1. Authentic and affectionate (vs. 9-10). 2. Humble and hard-working (vs. 10-11, 16). 3. Hopeful and helpful (vs. 12-13). 4. Sympathetic and same-minded (vs. 14-16).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life Part 3: Building on the Foundation of God's Love The Book of Romans Romans 12:9-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Most of us know that Romans 12 marks a big shift in the Book of Romans. In chapters 1-11, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Process

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012

Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unleash The Power

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All You Need Is….

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

The key for successful Christian living is experiencing the love of God

Game shows are making their comeback these days. All America is tuning in to Regis to see who will be the next millionaire. The biggest game show in my growing up years was Match Game. The contestants had to fill in the blank to a sentence missing a word. They had to guess how the celebrity ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 6, 2005

A chapter by chapter examination outline of Daniel and the keys to Revelation.

Daniel Survey Chapter 1 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Daniel is more than just facts and dates. Chapters 1-6 Stories – How to prepare for the end time Chapters 7-12 Prophecies – When/what signs of the end Jesus told us to study ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Bible Church

What's So Amazing About Christian Love? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 20, 2004

A sermon that looks at three key indicators of Christian love.

Love – what is it???? What does God want us to know about love?? What does God want us to do about love??? How does Jesus love? How can we love like Jesus?? What’s so amazing about love?? Reading 1 Corinthians chapter 13. Many words have been spoken about love throughout history. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

What? Me Wory

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 24, 2004

Jesus gives us the keys to stress free living.

MUB 7-25-04 WHAT? ME WORRY 25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus And Followthrough Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION Paul now makes the transition from the more doctrinal section of Chapters 1-2 where he had been teaching the Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ and warning against false approaches to spirituality to the more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Trust Me?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

The key to discovering all of the riches of God is trusting Him

Do You Trust me? Selected Passages Introduction Faith is a living well-founded confidence in the grace of God, so perfectly certain that it would die a thousand times rather than surrender its conviction. Such confidence and personal knowledge of divine grace makes its possessor joyful, bold, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God