Sermons on Keys:

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Connect, Covered Committed the Key to Ministry You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

Ministry is built when we are Connected, Committed and Covered by a Local Church. First timer, Occasional Visitor, Rebellious are not in the place to build a ministry. Connected means you are a part of the Body, NOT JUST PSYICALLY with in spirit…1Cor 5:2-4 ……Phil 22then make my joy complete by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Victorious Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

As Christians, we will engage in battle with the enemy. Actively taking up faith, assurance, and the Word of God are the keys to being victorious in the battle.

1. The first key to victory is standing armored through the battle (6:16) 2. The second key to victory is standing assured through the battle (6:17a) 3. The third key to victory is standing armed through the battle (6:17b) EPHESIANS 6:16-17 A story is told about a man who was really down on his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

New Year - New You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010

As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Owning Our Exile

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2011

That we are different from the world is not a license to withdraw. We are to engage and to transform the world around us, for that is the key to our church's future.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 26, 1979; with minor changes, Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; Howard University School of Religion Chapel, Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 1979; Twinbrook Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, retreat, Jan. 19, 1980; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 28, 2009

The key to forgiveness is to stop focusing on what others have done to me and start focusing on what God has done for me.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] TWO DEBTS There are three main characters in this parable: • The king represents GOD. • The servant represents US. • The fellow servant represents the people who WRONG us. A huge debt is forgiven; a small debt is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be With You Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 20, 2007

Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4. Looks at the Biblical assurance that God is always with us. Key text: Isaiah 43:2

“I Will Be With You” Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4 – Loneliness Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 Psalms 38:11 (NLT) 11 My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance. Psalms 88:18 (NLT) 18 You have taken away my companions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Winning The War Of Weariness Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Missions & The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

Submission to the Lordship of Christ is the key to a missionary revival. Disobedience to our Missionary Mandate is the result of rebellion against the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The title "LORD" means one with supreme authority and power. Jesus proclaimed Himself thus - Matthew 28:18 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Peter proclaimed Jesus thus - Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key phrases holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray with EXCELLENCE -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delight In The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014

How can we learn to delight in the Lord? When is the Lord delighted in us? The key to both questions is our trust in the Lord.

Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:1-37:8 Last week we looked at being strong in the Lord and standing firm in the Lord. This morning we will look at delighting ourselves in the Lord. You remember as a kid the excitement of receiving presents? Truth is all of us enjoy presents. As a kid you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Name – Acts 3

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 5, 2015

They key to receive a miracle form Jesus Christ. Why does God do miracles in our life? The purpose of Christian preaching?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: Many people pray, read the Bible, go to church, and sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming One

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Satan's key tactic is divide and conquer. The church should remain united – focused on the task ahead instead of the trivialities of disagreement.

“Becoming One” John 17:16-23 OPEN In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. Linus asks, “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” Lucy replies, “These five fingers. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ