Sermons on Lay Down His Life:

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ingredients Of True Worship

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 2, 2002

Much of what we offer to God He never desired. What He is searching for are true worshippers.

Ingredients of True Worship Ps. 100 Intro. There are many different varieties of Worship. 1.) People abuse themselves. [Elijah w/Baal prophets, Catholic, etc] 2.) Some are very Dry. [Formal] 3.) Others are so Wet and Wild - that is they are slippery! 4.) The Bible says that God seeks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's All The Noise?

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Today there is no compromise in the church for worship preference. tradition and lethargy tend to reign. Even though some say there is a need to reach young people it is only the young people compromising their preference of worship.

Intro: It’s amazing how a church can see God move miraculously…souls saved and a few people can still find something to gripe about…. -this shows there level spiritual immaturity…. This sermon is not intended to hurt anybody’s feelings…. I have been given no choice but to declare what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Expected

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001

Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

How to suceed in prayer

PREVAILING PRAYER I PREVAILING PRAYER PLEADS THE PROMISES V.9 Then Jacob prayed, "O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O LORD, who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ a. GOD’S PROMISES ARE UNFAILING I Kings 8:56 "Praise be to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

REACHING THE LOST

Fisher’s Of Men Matthew 4:18-19 1. Jesus’ Message • Jesus’ message was simple: REPENT • Jesus had just returned from the temptation of Satan • Matthew 9:13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Meet The First Century Standard?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 26, 2005

This is another message that follows our recent revival that challenges our church corporately and individually to examine ourselves and see if we are meeting the biblical standard for church health.

Do We Meet the First Century Standard? Acts 9:31 I. A Healthy Church is a Church at Peace “…the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria had peace…” v. 31 A. External peace B. Internal peace (Acts 2:44-47, Acts 4:32-35) 1. They had great fellowship 2. They did not quarrel over petty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Love

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2009

TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS ARE TO AVOID.

TRUTH AND LOVE 2 JOHN FOCAL POINT: TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS MUST AVOID. I. INTRODUCTION A. THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN TO AN ANONYMOUS CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO APPEARS TO OPEN HER HOME TO BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THIS PRACTICE WAS NOT UNCOMMON IN THE EARLY CHURCH. B. THERE WERE ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hearers Of The Word

Contributed by Gary R. James on Mar 14, 2007

How to know you effectually hear God’s word.

Luke 8:4-21 I. Introduction A. He who has ears to hear let him hear B. The doctrine of hearing God’s word is presented C. Four kinds of hearers 1. Christ focuses on the last kind of hearer – those to whom effectual hearing that brings understanding. D. Deut 8:3 … man lives by every word that comes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue The Perishing

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jude challenges the church to live their faith and reach others for Christ

Introduction: Jude has challenged the church to contend for the Faith. • God is the God that answers prayer - vs. 20. • He is the God that loves - vs. 21. • He is the God that keeps us - vs. 24 • He is the Almighty God - vs. 25 I. The Coming of the Lord - vs. 14-16 A. A ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).

The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Know What To Say, Say Nothing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 15, 2010

A short message on when to speak.

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28 There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. As Christians we need to learn when to be silent and when to speak. We can do more damage to the kingdom of God by speaking out when we need ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:28

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creature

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2011

Become new in Christ Jesus through the grace of God.

A NEW CREATURE 2Cor.5; 17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. The Bible speaks of two creations. One is material; the other is spiritual in nature. God spoke in the beginning, bringing in to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2011

Sermon is based upon what gives God pleasure and that is all be ready.

Luke 12:32-40 Getting ready, what do I wear? 1. What brings God Pleasure? To give the gift of the Kingdom 32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom This Kingdom can be far-away This Kingdom can be near This kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 27, 2008

The battle-cry of the early church.

1. PLURALITY "We". Notice that Paul didn’t say "I preach Christ crucified" but "We preach Christ crucified". He wasn’t the only one who preached the gospel. There were other faithful men like Silas, Luke, Timothy, Barnabas and Mark. Thank God for the many who are still preaching the true gospel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23