Sermons on Kingdom Growth:

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by James May on Jun 25, 2006

If we really want to experience the power, majesty and glory of God in our lives, we must be ready to pass over to the other side where most of Jesus’ followers won’t go.

Passing Over to the Other Side By Pastor Jim May Mark 4:1-41 Life is a wonderful journey for those who know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. With each passing day, there are new joys to experience, new blessing to enjoy and a new opportunity to love Jesus even more. Even in the midst of tests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'living God's Way' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

The 3rd in the series of firm foundations looking at Christian basics this one entitled Living God’s way.

Titus.2: 11-13. Living Gods way Last week in firm foundations we looked at the fact that a Christian is trusting in God for salvation and that salvation is a result of the mercy and grace of God towards the individual, received through faith, as a gift. In our 3rd message in the series we are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put On The Armor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 27, 2006

Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians that it is necessary to start with God’s grace, live out our faith based on that grace and stand against Satan using that grace.

Ephesians 6:10-18 “Put On the Armor” INTRODUCTION We continue to examine Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. After instructing his readers in the basics of God’s grace, Paul encourages Christians to live in the reality of that grace by walking before others and standing against Satan. We can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 28, 2006

Be careful of what you pursue!

WHAT ARE YOU PURSUING? Tonight all of us are puruing something, but it’s not necessarily a godly pursuit. Bottom line we pursue what we want. John 1:35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. John 1:36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lose Yourself (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

God wants us to move forward through the pressures of live. Phillipians is a Lesson In Surrender to God.

Lose Yourself The Scriptures Phillipians 1 19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Zeal (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

zeal is good. It gives you the boost you need to initiate something.

119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! 119:130 As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:127-149

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 13, 2006

Learn what it means to be called a "child of God."

Introduction- Have you ever been told that you are special? We need to understand that we are special, especially in God’s eyes. God does this for us in many ways. We find this truth communicated in I John. “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Simple truth involving how the believer is to outfit himself with the armor of God when resisted the devil.

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH Whether we like to admit it or not, Christians are at war. We are constantly having to deal with the devil. The conflict can at times be overwhelming, yet God gives us the resouces that we need to fight the good fight of faith. May this simple study be a great help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Raging Wildfires Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006

We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006

The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 16, 2006

We must learn to trust God at all times.

TRUST IN GOD It’s hard to trust at times. Especially when you’ve been hurt or you’re confused or you don’t understand but we need to learn to trust God at all times. PT 1: TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS AND AT ALL TIMES. Why can we trust God in all things and at all times? Why? Because God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm Is Almost Over

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 17, 2006

Somtimes to get out of our storms of life we first have to get out of the boat.

The Storm is Almost Over Matthew 14:22-31 It seems that this is a time for storms. Whether it be: Family Finances Sickness Depression Temptations… You are just battling away and looking for not only for a way out but some are just looking for answers. For some of us, we have been in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Three Questions About Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006

Don’t tell me about your faith; show it to me.

THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction 1. Read James 2:14-26 2. Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To Responsibility

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible