Sermons on Knowing Gods Will:

The Ministry

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospe

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Essentiality Of The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Revival

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2005

There can be no life or the revival of life apart from the Holy SPIRIT.

God brings the Prophet to a most unusual place; "A Valley full of Dried Bone." The bones symbolizes at least four things: 1. Death and Restoration of the Nation Isreal. 2. Death and Resurrection of the dead in Christ. 3. Death of the sinner’s life apart from God. 4. Death on all levels. Bones ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 12, 2005

1 John 2: 1-2 Our Advocate in the Series on 1 John

Our Advocate A. The Purpose of This Epistle Is the Abundant Life 1. Fellowship with God and His family 2. Fullness of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Forgiveness of sin in daily life B. The Problem of Sin in the Lives of Believers 1. Sin destroys fellowship (ch. 1) 2. Sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Paul’s final appeal in this letter is a call for unity. In the first nine chapters he addressed the majority of the Christians in the Corinthian assembly. In chapters 10 - 13:10, his words were directed primarily to those who questioned his integrity. In

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the church there is a bond of family, yet room for variety. The devil tries to disrupt unity. To chickens tied at the legs and thrown over a clothesline may be united, but they do not have unity. (Leslie Flynn, Great Church Fights - Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

Christ is the purchaser, builder, and foundation of the church!

What the Bible Says About... The church - part 1 Definitions: 1. Ecclesiology means: The doctrine of the church 2. Ecclesia means: a gathering or called out body a. Derived from the Greek preposition EK (out) and verb KALEIN (to call) - its literal meaning was called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Upon A Time

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

sermon for a wedding

Once upon a time A fair maiden set of on a long journey down the coast of the south island in search of a brighter future. She met many people upon her journey, and had many adventures Meanwhile in the olden town of Christ church a young nobleman was tending to his MR2 it was a trusty steed but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ministry Is...

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

When Our Actions Don't Match Our Words

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

The spoken word is among the most powerful means of communication. This outline lists some of the ways a person’s actions fail to match their words.

WHEN OUR ACTIONS DON’T MATCH OUR WORDS "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’" Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8, Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

We tend to ask: How does the Bible fit my life? But in reality the question is: What does my life look like in the light of scripture?

Acts 2:1-21 Flames today - tongues of fire dancing over every head and all of us - every single one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit - everybody speaking a different language - right here, right now, in church - "that is not the way to behave in church" - Scary! Flames back then - people from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Preacher And His Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 23, 2008

Some thoughts about the preacher and his preaching...

THE PREACHER AND HIS PREACHING ROMANS 10:1-17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This message is being preached to remind us of the purpose and of the value of preaching. Preaching is absolutely necessary to exercise the economy of God. Without preaching, there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 13, 2014

UNION WITH CHRIST IS YOUR GREATEST JOY!

GREATER JOY OBSERVATION: ISRAEL CELEBRATED THREE GREAT FEASTS: PASSOVER, PENTECOST, AND TABERNACLES. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES SPOKE TO THE INGATHERING OF CROPS. JOY CAME THROUGH AN ABUNDANT CROP! INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 4:7 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) YOU HAVE PUT GLADNESS IN MY HEART, MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering The Harvest

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to have as much anguish for the lost as Christ

I. The church needs to regain its anguish for the lost. (v.31-36) - This is a word you do not really hear much use of in our churches today - Anguish! - What interferes with our anguish 1. Narcissism 2. Lack of prayer-instead of praying over things in the church that bother us we gossip and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist