Sermons on Knowing Jesus:

God's Power Working In Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HIS GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESS IS GOD'S POWER WORKING FOR US -- THE SAME POWER THAT RESURRECTED AND EXALTED CHRIST TO HIS POSITION AS HEAD OVER ALL -- BOTH IN THE UNIVERSE AND IN THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY Introduction: We need this power 1) We are in a war 2) Our commander-in-chief is invisible

HIS GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESS IS GOD'S POWER WORKING FOR US -- THE SAME POWER THAT RESURRECTED AND EXALTED CHRIST TO HIS POSITION AS HEAD OVER ALL -- BOTH IN THE UNIVERSE AND IN THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY Introduction: We need this power 1) We are in a war 2) Our commander-in-chief is invisible 1. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Fire Are You Sitting At?

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. In the life of Peter, let us examine 3 Fires in which we see Peter. B. Everyone is sitting at one of these Fires of life; Which one are you sitting at today? C. There is the Sinner’s Fire (Lk. 22:54-62) D. There is the Savior’s Fire (John 21:7) E. There is the Pentecostal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Renewal

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

God’s plan to rebuild lives.

The Road to Renewal Isaiah 40:29-31 I. You Must Have Vison For The Future - Proverbs 29:18 A. Evaluate Where You Are - Neh 2:13-15; 2 Cor 13:5 1. Where have you been 2. What are your strengths 3. What are your areas of weakness 4. What has brought about past failures II. You Must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Forces Of Radical Impact

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

In this sermon, we learn about three forces of the spiritual realm that will radically cahnge any church that they are a active part of.

Text: Gal 1:6-24 ETS: Paul writes about the Gospel and the effect that it had on his life. ESS: There are three forces that have the ability to radically affect the church. OSS: The youth of MVBC will remember these facts. PQ: What radically affects the church? UW: Forces I. False Doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Your Goal Graduate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 26, 2004

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY NEED OUR SUPORT,AND THEY NEED OUR PRAYER"S ,, THEY NEED GOD.

(HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL GRADUATE) PHIL.3:13-14 TEXT. BRETHREN ,I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIDE AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. VERSE 14,I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

The Need For Discipline

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

Too many Christians live undisiplined lives. This sermon will give direction in how to live a disciplined Christian life.

THE NEED FOR DISCIPLINE 1 Corinthians 9:27 I. DISCIPLINE YOUR WILL (Ephesians 6:6). A. Discipline means “training that develops self-control . . . accep-tance of or submission to authority and control”—Webster. B. In his most excruciating hour, Jesus submitted his will to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Victorious Life

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 16, 2004

This sermon helps us a Christians to be able to have a life of victory. With these 4 steps we can move from victim to victor.

Introduction To live victorious, there is no self-help program but only a “God help me” program. James, the brother of Jesus, details 4 steps to help us to live as a victor and not a victim. Step 1-Submission to God · Submit means to yield or surrender oneself to the will or authority of another. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Full Of Trouble..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Never be too quick to critize yourself. It’s not fair to all your relatives who are dying to do it for you! Sometime we are our worst enemy. There’s hope for those hopeless days. Let’s see it together.

Introduction Stress or disstress, it’s all the same. Some of us burn the candle at both ends. Someone said, "I’d rather burn-out than rust-out..." Either way you are OUT! Millions are poured into the Pharacutical industry to help us all cope. Butour answer isn’t dope. It’s hope spelled ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Just Like Jezebel

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

If you insist on controlling those under your authority rather than serving them, you will sacrifice the joy of leadership on the altar of power -- Just Like Jezebel.

Just Like Jezebel TEXT: INTRODCUTION 1. If you insist on controlling those under your authority rather than serving them, you will sacrifice the joy of leadership on the altar of power. 2. Nearly nine centuries before Christ, Ahab, king of Israel, married the daughter of the pagan king of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

This outline takes a look at seven significant "ifs", five of which are found in I John 1:5-10. The seven "ifs" cover a variety of subjects.

IF “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. ” I John 1:10. I. THE FIVE "IFS" OF I JOHN 1:5-10. THE "IF" OF REVEALED HYPOCRISY: “If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make It Through The Last Days

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 31, 2002

We need practical ways to "make it" through the "perilous times" of the last days. Peter gives us some specific instructions.

Intro: Paul told Timothy that in the last days, "perilous times will come." We feel we are in these days, so how is the believer to make it through these last days? Peter gives us some instructions: I. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE A. CHOSEN according to God’s initiative B. SAVED ("sprinkled by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Give Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The sixth message in a verse by verse series through the book of Malachi

God’s Invitation to Be a Giver Malachi 3:7-12 I. The Lord’s Statement that Calls for a Change (v. 7) A. They rejected God’s instructions “…you have gone away from my ordnances…” – v. 7a 1. It is a measurement of our love (John 14:15) 2. It is a measurement of our gratitude B. They refused God’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Formula For A Growing Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

A sermon on church growth.

FORMULA FOR A GROWING CHURCH 2 Peter 3:18 INTRO: God wants our church to be a strong church. She can be a church that will do great things for God, but only if we, as her members, do the same things. She is what we make her. If she is to be that church God wants her to be, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

An Unchanging God In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

Another message in the series that covers the eternal attributes of God.

An Unchanging God in a Fast Changing World Malachi 3:6 I. God’s View of Sin Versus the World’s View of Sin A. God’s View 1. Sin separates man from God 2. Sin must be punished 3. Sin is every man’s nature 4. Sin can be forgiven B. The World’s View 1. Declaring sin is intolerant 2. God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist