Sermons on Lifestyle Evangelism:

How To Raise The Dead

Contributed by Gene Cobb on Dec 29, 2000

Why should the TV evangelists get all the glory... We can raise the dead.

John 11:38-44 (KJV) 38Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Watchman

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

We are the watchman and have a responsibility for knowing God ourselves and making him known to others.

In a major speech to the country on March 23, 1983, Ronald Reagan outlined a national plan of defense called the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), which soon became known as “Star Wars.” In the speech he said, “What if free people could live secure in the knowledge... that we could intercept and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Methodist

Tell Us Pleasant Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

Lettin’ it shine.....

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001

We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Ingratitude

Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001

It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Called Back To God Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 15, 2001

In love God calls people back to Himself.

“Called Back to God” Hosea 1:1 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 7, 2001 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. After the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001

Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Aroma Of Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent That Your Sins Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

How can I be saved? The Early Church provides us with a lesson.

I. Forgiveness of Sin is Promised by God. Repent therefore and return that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you. Vs. 19, 20 Last week we began to take a look at Peter’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prelude To Messiah's Coming Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 17, 2001

This Advent sermon is proclaimed to the church as a reminder of the urgency of preparing for Christ’s return.

A PRELUDE TO MESSAIAH’S COMING Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction: Many good things in life depend largely on our careful planning and preparation for them. If you don’t want anything big to happen don’t do anything. If you want to fail in any task, be passive toward it. If you want things to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surviving The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Holley on Jan 17, 2001

Sermon based on Disciples in the midst of a storm brought about by obeying the Lord’s command to go

Surviving the Storm INTRODUCTION Years ago in West Texas I was about to board a small private airplane that belonged to a friend of mine, It was the first time I had flown on an airplane this small and I was a little nervous. My friend took note and talked me through everything he was doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible