Sermons on Knowing Christ:

20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

finding and following God’s vision.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 4 April 6, 2003 Today we are concluding our series on 20 essential building blocks of vision. Over ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Encouragement For Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God has all of the encouragement we need to get through any situation we face in life

Finding Encouragement for Life Jeremiah 29:10-13 July 9, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The Duke of Wellington A. The reputation 1. Military genius – He defeated Napolean at Waterloo 2. He was also know to be a hard commander B. The question 1. If you could live your life over, what would you do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Unbind Your Children

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Mar 2, 2003

Addresses inheritances, which are ment to bless descendents, but often end up tearing families apart

GOD ‘S WAY FOR HIS CHILDREN IS PROSPERITY. HE WANTS US TO HAVE AND HAVE IN ABUNDANCE. SO THAT WE CAN NOT ONLY PROVIDE FOR OUR NEEDS BUT HELP PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO WILL COME AFTER US ( children and grand children). BUT... EVERY DAY, PARENTS AND GRANDS DIE AND THEIR CHILDREN FIND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

A Sermon In A Bag-- For Fathers

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Jun 16, 2003

A Father’s Day sermon that uses a bag filled with six snack foods, designed to represent some of the truths the Apostle Paul writes about in this passage.

INTRODUCTION. Give each father a bag with 6 items in it.(See items below) OK, Dads, now you can open the bag… But please only take out each item as I call it out. Each item in your bag represents a part of the truth that I have read to you from this portion of Ephesians. I. SALTED ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Desperate Measures For Desperate Times

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jun 24, 2003

When repeatedly faced with overwhelming circumstances, Joel gives us a plan of action.

I. Intro: Times of Desperation Sometimes, life can get overwhelming. There always seem to be stresses in life. A job that we were hoping for doesn’t materialize. An unexpected illness. A relationship that goes sour. Life seems to always throw us curve balls, unexpected difficulties and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Not The Right Time

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

The time has not come to build the house of the Lord.

The Lord of hosts doesn’t call the exiles “His people” because they were ignoring His will. They say the time is not right to restore the temple. They are using an injunction issued by the Persian court against the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem as an excuse for not restoring the temple ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wind In The Treasury Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

GOD READILY HAS A STORM IN RESERVE FOR ACCOMPLISHING HIS WILL. Here are three winds from the treasury of God.

Storms of the Scriptures #2: June 3, 2001 -- AM THE WIND IN THE TREASURY Psalm 135:5-7 INTRODUCTION: (1) The potency of prayer hath subdued the strength of fire; it has bridled the rage of lions, hushed anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the elements, expelled demons, burst the chains ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003

Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

P.u.s.h. Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Other

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Abraham followed God in faith.

Stand and greet others who are either (leave your comfort zone) three or more rows directly in front or behind them, or at the opposite side of the worship area. Have them form groups of between four and six within their immediate area and discuss these questions: What’s the wildest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mothers Strength: Her Love

Contributed by Z. Rinaldi Iii on Jun 14, 2002

To show how God wants everyone to love and respect mothers whether they are biologically related or not.

Intoduction: To start with it is good to understand the correct biblical definition of the title "Mother". The original Hebrew word for mother is ame pronounced ah-may and it means the bond of the family. The word also signifies a force that strengthens and holds things together. Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upbeat Dads

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 16, 2002

A short meditation for Father’s Day: Dads are to lead the home positively.

UPBEAT DADS I Corinthians 16:13-14 S: Fathers Th: Father’s Day Pr: Dads are to lead the home positively. ?: How? KW: Exhortations TS: We can be dads that lead positively when we follow these five exhortations. The _____ exhortation is… I. BE ALERT II. BE TRUE III. BE COURAGEOUS IV. BE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Who Gave The Most When She Gave The Least

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on the widow of Mark 12 who gave the 2 mites to the Lord

THE WOMAN WHO GAVE THE MOST WHEN SHE GAVE THE LEAST TEXT - Mark 12: 41 - 44 INTRO. - The woman in our text is never named in the Bible. There are only two accounts of her act given in the New Testament. She is mentioned here and in Luke 21 and both chapters give her story in only four verses. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist