Sermons on Lifestyle Evangelism:

What's The Difference?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004

So what’s the difference between the church and the world? And what’s the source of that difference. Would it surprise those of us in the church to realize that we’re the reason things are so different?

What’s the difference? By itself the question doesn’t make sense. What’s the difference between what? Some differences are pretty easy to see, night and day; automobiles and elephants. But others are a bit subtler such as between democracy and a representative republic. Still others are live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prepared For Revival

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Prepared for Revival I. It is a Public Call “in Unity” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Undelivered Message

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 22, 2004

The message is the whole gospel for the whole world. How urgent is our calling to share the gospel. We are God’s messengers.

The Undelivered Message Rom 10:8-15 JOHN CURRIER, A MAN WHO COULDN¡¯T READ OR WRITE, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1949. Later his sentence was commuted and he was transferred from prison and paroled to work for a wealthy farmer near Nashville, TN. In 1968 his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains how we are blessed of God in order that we can be a blessing to others--both in compassion and evangelism.

Blessed to be a Blessing Genesis 12:2,3 GE 12:2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." I. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Hold Your Peace !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 26, 2004

A sermon about the four lepers who made a great discovery, but held their peace ! However, they recognized their error, and spread the good news.

Sun. evening message Don’t Hold Your Peace ! 2 Kings 7:1-20 I. The Dilemma Of The Lepers. V 3 a. They were sick. In Biblical times the disease of Leprosy was regarded as a awful punishment from the Lord. It’s very name means "smiting". Those who were afflicted with the disease were considered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jezebel Went To Hell

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 21, 2004

Jezebel was a woman who did many wicked things but what scripture tells us is that it is not what Jezebel did that sent her to hell. It is what she did not do and that is repent and accept Christ.

Note to speaker: The story of Jezebel is one right out of Hollywood. Her sins captivate the audience as well as her gory demise. Jezebel was a woman who did many wicked things but what scripture tells us is that it is not what Jezebel did that sent her to hell. It is what she did not do and that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Verbi Domini Minister” Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2004

The Christian is called to give one, simple message to the unchurched. It is the gospel in its simplicity.

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In his commentary on I Corinthians, Simon J. Kistemaker documents that in earlier centuries it was common for preachers of the gospel to write the letters, “V.D.M.” after their name. The letters stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Orthodox

Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Holding Onto A Good Thing

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

Why do we hold onto the good news of what Jesus has done for us instead of sharing it with others in need?

The Path We’ve Trod: - each of these is both true of the lepers and of us in our spiritual pilgrimage. 1. Desperation leads to decision. - vv. 3-4. - they had nothing to lose/they just wanted to live. - they were sick, separated, and starving. 2. God does a miracle at the moment of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson"S From The Lord"S Zoo.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 24, 2004

A SIMPLE OUTLINE ON THE LORD"S ZOO. JOB 12:7-12 READ.

TITLE,,LESSON"S FROM THE LORD"s ZOO. (GOD"s PEOPLE NEED). 1.THE DILIGENCE OF THE ANT- PRO.6:6-8 2.THE UNITY OF THE LOCUSTS -PRO.30:27 3.THE SECURITY OF THE CONIE -PRO.30:26 4.THE ENDURING POWER OF THE EAGLE-ISA.40:31 5.THE PANTING THIRST OF THE HART-PSA.42:1-2 6.THE DEVOTION OF ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-10

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Anglican

No Time To Waist

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2004

There is no time to waiste about serving the Lord

“NO TIME TO WAIST” JOHN 4:31-38 3-29-98 As I was reading my scripture this last week I found myself focusing on this particular scriptures and then some simple words just jumped out as a challenge to me and I hope to you. If Jesus said 2000 years ago that the fields are ripe unto harvest and time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyful Harvest! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

This series has to do with the responsibility of the church with the GREAT COMMISSION

Gods Plan To Reach The World “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him”. Introduction *The text that we are using today is using ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

A Breakthrough To Total Victory

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 30, 2004

how to get total victory

A BREAKTHROUGH TO TOTAL VICTORY TEXT: ST. MARK 5:25-34, ST. LUKE 8:43-48 INTRODUCTION WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHERE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ISSUES, ISSUES THAT WAS NEVER RESOLVED, ISSUES THAT WAS NEVER SOLVED, ISSUES THATWAS NEVER DEALT WITH. A ISSUE IS A VITAL OR UNSETTLED MATTER YES WE HAVE SOME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal