Sermons on Leading Well:

Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010

Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're At War!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2020

A beginning of the year series focusing on our battle, ultimately leading to who we are to be in Christ.

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 19, 2020 When you think about it, it’s amazing to think about all of the ways in which we try to protect ourselves. We try to protect ourselves - physically, emotionally and financially. We make sure that as best as we can, nothing will harm us or our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James May on Nov 26, 2007

This is a teaching of the meaning of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper as well as the consequences of partaking of it unworthily.

The Lord’s Supper By Pastor Jim May The Apostle Paul had spent nearly two years in the city of Corinth during one of his missionary journeys. For two years he preached daily, and ministered to as many who would listen. During that time there were many people converted to Christ, both Jews and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2003

Living in the Kingdom of God. The Spirit creates the Kingdom by convicting, leading into truth, and glorifying Jesus

Ready Or Not, Here I Come: Spirit and the World John 16:5-15 May 31/Jun 1, 2003 Intro: It is quite something to belong to a kingdom. It provides you with a sense of security, identity, belonging, and recognition. A good kingdom provides for its people – it protects them, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Being a loving church starts with loving God and that lead to real love for one another

Getting W.E.L.L. Loving Acts 2:42-47 Intro Review; restate goal for the year. Read Text 1. It Starts With Loving God • Matt 22:37-40 (Heart, Soul, & Mind) If we are going to be a Loving Chruch we must first be passionate lovers of God. If we love Him we will keep His commands • John 14:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Chastisement

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

God disciplines us well and for our growth -- how should we behave in these times?

“Enduring Divine Chastisement” Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Context: In the prior passages in Hebrews 11 and 12:1-4 – (1) Hebrews 11 gives us the ‘Hall of Faith’ – many faithful believers to whom we can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go - Control

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019

An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2011

The message talks about events leading to the teaching, preaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Text: “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people” (Matthew 4:23). The first part of our text says, “And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Deborah And Barak: Resisters And Responders Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY LEADS US TO DEFINING MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY WITH HIM.

Deborah and Barak -- Resisters and Responders Judges 4 & 5 5/31/09 INTRODUCTION For most of us our only understanding of chariots and there use in warfare comes from movies. Most of us have watch Charlton Heston in the chariot race in ben hur. There is scene in the movie Gladiator that is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Open Door Series

Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Apr 13, 2019

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Open Door which leads us into the presence of God.

An Open Door Sermon April 7, 2019 at Calvin Presbyterian Church Kitchener, Ontario, Canada “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Revelation 3:8a The word Philadelphia means “brotherly love.” - The city of Philadelphia in Asia Minor was showing this brotherly love towards ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Your Table Manners Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 23, 2004

God accepts ALL sorts of people in his family -- and we need to as well!

Acts 10:1-48 We continue our study of the Book of Acts, and we now come to chapter 10. It opens with a Gentile soldier named Cornelius, who is told by God in a vision to send for Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is in another town and it’s late in the afternoon and he is tired and hungry. Someone starts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ingredients For Spiritual Renewal - Part I

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 11, 2002

In order to experience Spiritual renewal, we need to understand the ingredients that lead to it.

II Samuel 12:13 Under some circumstances, to have someone say, “you the man”, is a welcomed idea. In David’s situation, however, it wasn’t. For David to be the man meant that He was worthy of the punishment he prescribed for the acts of the man described by Nathan. What David did in response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients For Spiritual Renewal - Part Ii

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 12, 2002

In order to experience Spiritual renewal, we need to understand the ingredients that lead to it.

II Samuel 12:13 Under some circumstances, to have someone say, “you the man”, is a welcomed idea. In David’s situation, however, it wasn’t. For David to be the man meant that He was worthy of the punishment he prescribed for the acts of the man described by Nathan. What David did in response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

#2dare To Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

#2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God