Sermons on Learning Growth:

Love Lost

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Jun 5, 2007

Most of you are pretty happy with what is going on around here, or you wouldn’t be here. But we need to stop at this point and ask a very important question. Does that really matter?

LOVED LOST I would invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Revelation chapter 2, if you haven’t done so already. Keep them open during the sermon to this chapter as we wrestle this morning with the first seven verses of that chapter. In verse five, the author has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006

Examine the acting in our Christian walk. To be doers of Gods word, not just hearers.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

I Surrender All? Part 1

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 1 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:1-8 Introduction Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Race: Journeying As A Team Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

At some point in our lives we will face difficulty. Will we find ourselves alone, or will be have a team that comforts and encourages us?

The Amazing Race The Amazing Race: Journeying as a Team Philippians 1:6-30 (part two) What will happen in our lives in the next 6 months that is difficult? How I face the roadblocks and detours of the race? 1) Listen to God daily for instructions. a) To have Him change me from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Shows Up

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Power of Jesus Christ

Intro: every day we receive calls for some new program, some new method, some new series that will build the church of Jesus Christ. As we look at scripture we find that when Jesus shows up, you don’t need a program, you don’t need a plan, you don’t even need a pew. So tonight I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Living Single”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the Singles to affirm to others that Living Single is a Special Calling of God to a deeper level of spiritual devotion.

BIG IDEA: LIVING SINGLE IS A SPECIAL CALLING OF GOD. REFERENCES: I Cor. 7:25-40; I Cor. 7:1-24; Matthew 19:8-12 (Because of the hardness of mans heart, Moses wrote the bill of divorcement … Not all men can receive this except for who is given … enuchs who have been so from birth …); Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Honeymoon Ends Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 30, 2007

This sermon examines believers and churches that move away from their first love (honeymoon love).

When my wife and I first married I received a rebuke from one of our senior adult members. I jokingly stated that we were still on our honeymoon. The way I expressed myself made it sound as if the honeymoon was coming to an end. This senior adult lady informed me that "the honeymoon should never ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For What Is Next?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Anointing

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2006

understanding the true purpose of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in ministry

Intro: one of the most intriguing people in scripture is Samson. His story is amazing in many ways. He was a miracle baby to a barren mother. An angel appeared to Samson’s parents to announce him as a deliverer of Israel. Samson failed miserably, but we learn some valuable lessons about how the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Each Other?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 1, 2005

How do we love as God does? What is real love? How do we love each other? questions we will try to answer.

John 13:34&35 Love Each other? Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil? A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question. "Did God create everything that exists?" A student bravely replied, "Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If

Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 17, 2006

There is a small word that some people say we shouldn’t use. It is the word if. The word if is a faithless word. It indicates a voice of uncertainty and it indicates a condition to be met.

IF Matthew 14:28 There is a small word that some people say we shouldn’t use. It is the word if. The word if is a faithless word. It indicates a voice of uncertainty and it indicates a condition to be met. In the bible God used the word "if" numerous times. (Exodus 19:5) He said: If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

Plugging Into The Power Source

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. The old has become engrained in us. Our past cannot be undone. We have essentially become a product of ev

Plugging Into the Power Source Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21 (NCV) Introduction: An old farmer decided it was finally time to take his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Love The Church Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Description of the Church of Jesus Christ

Why I Love The Church Part 3 March 19, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Thursday evening I took my dog for a walk in a field behind our house. And I like those times when I can get away and just enjoy the air and see the sunset. Not to mention chase my dog and keep demanding for him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Think Of You?

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent.

What Does God Think of You? Text: Titus 3:1-8 Introduction: Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent. Allow me to pose another question: Has anyone ever told you what they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Glad In The House Of The Lord

Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 19, 2006

We should be glad when we come to the house of the Lord

The word “worship” comes from an old English word “worthship”, meaning that God is worthy; He deserves our praise. Worship is our response to all God is and says and does. When we really believe God deserves our worship, nothing will keep us away from church. Church worship is a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1, Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist