Sermons on Lost Cause:

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing Your Faith

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon to encourage people to witness your faith.

3rd Sunday of Epiphany 11 Witnessing your faith. Matthew 4: 12-23 This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and distractions, are actively involved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Fishers Of Men - Catching Our Fill

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2011

Evangelism - through the Great commission, we are tasked to be the fishers of men.

Introduction Today’s Gospel message is a continuation of the readings we’ve heard in the previous weeks, and a work toward Jesus’ ministry here on earth. Starting with Christmas, we heard the message about the joy of our Lord coming into this world for our benefit. The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Principle Of Applied Priesthood" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 4, 2011

God calls us to grow in ourv faith if we are going to effectively apply our priesthood and represent men before Him in prayer and intercession.

Last time, we spoke about intercession. We defined intercession as: “Offering up requests to God on behalf of another who would make the same request of God if they had sense enough to ask.” We said that intercession involves using my relationship and standing with God to ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Principle Of Appropriated Promise" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2011

God calls us to face Him with the prospect of saving the lost in prayer.

We are looking at five principles of effective intercession - responding to the call of God to use my relationship and standing with Him to ask something on behalf of someone else who does not have a right relationship or standing with God. As we have pointed out previously, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Name Written In Heaven?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 1, 2010

This is an evangelism sermon about the responsibility of spreading God's word.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 / Is Your Name Written in Heaven Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Workers Are Needed

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 11, 2010

In conjunction with a Gideon presentation this morning, this short devotion is presented from Matthew and examines the church's call to go ... for the harvest is ready yet the workers are few. (Ref: Matthew 9:35-38)

The Workers are Needed Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction - Thank you Bro Wilson for coming and presenting us a witness to service - I've a very short devotional this morning that I'd like to share with the church - If I could, I’d like to encourage us all a bit in this calling to service we each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Get Found, Kid!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 7, 2010

God’s grace is often hard for us to fathom, so Jesus talked to us about it a lot!

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Get Found, Kid!” Margaret Fleming, an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Constitutional Defense Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office writes this: “We are not told why ‘all the tax collectors and sinners’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

Preparing to give our witness for Jesus

Stand Up for Jesus Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-8; 24-29 In the opening chapter of the Book of Acts, Jesus gave this assignment to His disciples, “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He knew that unless they did become witness of the gospel, His life, death and resurrection would be in vain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Today Salvation Has Come To This House

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 14, 2010

A look at the story of Zaccheus and how he encountered the Living Christ. Zaccheus became a vessel of silver and gold in the hands of the Lord.

Today Salvation has come to this House Introduction Last week started with- Mtt 16:13-17 Peter- standing in the physical presence of Jesus- but his understanding- did not come by- natural senses. His understanding- who Jesus was-came by revelation- today, each person needs that same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Let,s Stir This Place Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2010

Are you listening for the trumpet to sound?

LET,S STIR THIS PLACE UP 2nd Peter 1:13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; We have set around long enough with folded hands; with a clod defeated spirit. Its time to get stirred up And get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon gives a description of Hell and why it should be avoided at all costs.

WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT? Luke 16: 19-24 Intro: People have got a serious misconception of Hell. Though they believe it to be a place that’s hot, they also believe it to be a place where they will spend the rest of their existence living in any way they desire. After all, they’re dead. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Found In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 1, 2009

A sermon about the grace of God and what we are called to do.

“Found in the Marketplace” Matthew 20:1-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN This parable has a lot to teach us… …much more than I could possibly cover in a single sermon. But in order to try and get at the heart of it, the best thing to do is to look at its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Outreach: Getting Back To The Basics #1 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 11, 2009

A basic discussion of what Jesus meant, in Matthew 28:19, when He said GO and make disciples." How are we to reach those outside the Church?

Outline for CBF October 11, 2009 Outreach: Getting back to the Basics #1 Intro. Story of Vince Lombardi regrouping his team: "This, is a football..." - God’s plan for evangelism is that we go to those who need Him. Mat 28:18-20 TS. The "place" of outreach: should be mainly outside these four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lame At The Gate

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2009

Multitudes of People sit outside our church doors dying for what we are enjoying just inside the gate.

Lame at the Gate The Bible says Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer. Hour of prayer: We cannot expect to offer any measure of profitable service to our fellow man without an established prayer hour in our lives, It is through this prayer connection that the resources ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal