Sermons on Keys For Excellence:

The Spiritually Pure Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually pure church? Paul uses Colossians 3 to expound on how changed lives and a new standard of excellence create a purity in the church that is pleasing to God.

The Spiritually Pure Church Colossians 3:1-17 I. Different Demands on Your Life (v. 1-4) a. New perception (v. 1-2) i. Vision like the Spirit (Romans 8:5) ii. Obstacle without it (Matthew 16:23) b. Reasons for the new demands (v. 3-4) i. Death of the old nature (Romans 6:2, 11; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Integrity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

The life of Daniel has given us good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christians to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community.

The life of Daniel has given us a good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christian to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community. I. Excellent Attitude (v.3b) -because he was secured in his God, Daniel was secured in himself -his competent and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reward

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Sep 16, 2014

There are different kinds of rewards for different kinds of services depending on what is/are employed as the yardstick(s) for the evaluation. There are rewards for excellence, loyalty rewards, promotional rewards, etc.

“Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” Isa 3:10-11. There are different kinds of rewards for different kinds of services ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010

*Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Procedure Of Performance Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We are either regressing or, "Taking it to the next level."

Taking It To The Next Level 2 “The Procedure of Performance” By: Pastor Donny Granberry Good morning and welcome to Central. A special thank you to all of our guest’s this morning. Be sure to stop be the information booth to receive your gift for being our guest today. This past Sunday Morning I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Providential Birth Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

Moses acquired faith from his mother, had the caring influences of brother and sister, experienced educational excellence by his adopted mother; yet divinely prepared by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What was Moses’ relationship to God? Note the “signature” identification of the following three great Old Testament leaders. “Moses my servant” (Num. 12:7), Abraham my friend, David my king. 2. What does a servant do? Obey. We could possess Moses’ faith, if we had his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2020

The trials of Jesus Christ show us: 1. The evil results of rejecting Jesus. 2. The excellent reasons for receiving Jesus. 3. The essential revelation we have in Jesus.

The Trials of Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 16, 2018 (Revised June 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18. Here Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested by an army of probably over a thousand men. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Parables Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus was an excellent teacher and guru. He used all the available sources to teach the high values of the Kingdom of God. Every parable is unique and admirable to know the wisdom of God.

Mark 4:1-21 Parables in Mark Definition of the Parable: The Catholic Encyclopedia explains, “The word parable (Hebrew mashal; Syrian mathla, Greek parabole) signifies in general a comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another (ref: Aleteia). The Greek word Parabole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Partnerships

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002

One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Dropping Rocks

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Find out the keys to accepting others in this message on the "woman caught in adultery."

Dropping Rocks How to Accept Others 6/25/03 I. Introduction While waiting at the airport terminal for her plane to begin boarding, a woman sat reading a newspaper. Earlier, she had purchased a package of cookies in the airport snack shop to eat after she got on the plane. Out of the corner of her ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Achieve Great Things

Contributed by Steve Ownby on Sep 5, 2003

Three key ingredients for having a more than successful Christian walk

HOW TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Dan 11:32 Introduction: In the days we live in now many are trying to get ahead by many different ways. People attend ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Unites Series

Contributed by John Bugg on Oct 25, 2001

Response to the terrorist attack on America; Our faith is the key to our unity

FAITH UNITES Ephesians 4:1-6; John 17: 20-23 Introduction Yesterday [September 11, 2001] on national TV, we witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers in New York City - the financial center of the greatest nation on this earth. Each of the towers stood over 100 hundred ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest.

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest. Intro.: 1. There's an fascinating story about Abraham in Genesis 18. a. Illust. He & his family are camped near the Oaks of Mamre. 3 men visit--Abraham "falls over himself" serving them! Turns out these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Overcome the problems of apathy, indifference and complacency by discovering key errors to avoid.

Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational