Sermons on Knowing The Will Of God:

Purposeful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002

Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Why I Praise Him?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 29, 2007

Where are the nine? Where are all of those for whom Christ has died for? Why is the Lord’s house not filled with adoring worshippers? Let me share five reasons for attending Church:

Title: "Why I Praise Him?" Introduction: Only one returned. There had been ten lepers cleansed of their leprosy, why is that only one returned to say thank you to Jesus? The statistic and question could be asked each Sunday as we await worshipers to return to Church on the Lord’s Day to give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Introduction/Church) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

This message is the introduction to a four part series about how the church today needs to be involved in shaping every aspect of American culture.

Seven Spheres of Influence Series Connecting to our Culture (Introduction – Church) There was a renewed sense of God’s presence and power as well as an awakened sensitivity to His purpose and calling. As a result of Nehemiah’s effort... Those OUTSIDE the walls CHANGED their opinion about who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

A Perfect Example

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

The life of Paul shows us a perfect example of Grace, Repentance and Christianity.

A Perfect Example September 19, 2003 1. A Perfect Example of Grace Grace: undeserved favor Illustration: Painting of the Last Supper Romans 5:6-8 “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Perpetual Memorial

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2017

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL. Exodus 12:1-14. The first time that we are told that the LORD spoke to Moses specifically ‘in Egypt’ was when He commissioned him to confront Pharaoh (Exodus 6:28). The second was here in Exodus 12:1, when Moses and Aaron were given the LORD’s instructions for the perpetual ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019

Let the cross embrace us.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Am I A Qualified Priest?

Contributed by Justin Spradlin on Aug 31, 2016

We look at the qualifications of a priest and apply them to us as Christians

Leviticus 21 qualifications for priesthood 16-24 What does this have to do with me? We don't need priests. We as Christians are called priests. 1 Peter 2:5-9 [5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Poverty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019

In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Just Tell The Devil No

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Resist the devil

Just Tell the devil NO! Intro: Young woman--Man at the door--man returns with a knife--orders her to disrobe--- She says NO! NO! I’m a Christian and my God says NO! He says anything formed against me will not prosper. Leads the attacker to Christ. Text: Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pentecostal Happening In Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 13, 2017

Graduation day for the New Testament Church.

A PENTECOSTAL HAPPENING IN JERUSALEM. Acts 2:1-21. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There was a time for Ascension - and now, a time for Pentecost. The Greek reads, “in the filling-in of the Day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"An Intelligent Notion Of Charity"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 9, 2018

I think Thomas of Villanova is a saint for our times. He possessed what some have called "an intelligent notion of charity," getting at the problem of poverty at its root.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The stories preserved in the first book of Kings about the prophet Elijah are some of the most gripping tales in all literature. The Church has been reading these narratives most of this month, and they are most appropriate, because they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Witness Of John Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2011

John, and we, need to be prophets to our cultures.

Martyrdom of John the Baptist August 29, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Popular culture almost always gets everything wrong. Thus today’s celebration, which in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was a feast, not a memorial, is totally misinterpreted by pop culture. In the view of the secular world, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic