Sermons on Love Of The World:

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Response

Contributed by Brett Adams on Sep 21, 2006

The most immediate and complete response to Grace is service...how’s yours?

“Grace Response” Matthew 8:14 &15; Ephesians 2:10 Slide 1 – Title and Verse John and I have been talking and praying all week and have decided that we’ve got it all wrong. All this “connecting people to Jesus and a life change community” and the strategy and the values that we’ve been pushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Prayer Keys Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2007

When we walk by faith, life is fun!

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn’t it.  I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Things I Learned From My Forty Day Fast

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

God lead me on the most incredibel journey as I fasted for forty days. I learned some valuable lessons along the way

Five Lessons Learned From My Forty Day Fast Introduction 1. Today I am finishing a forty day fast. When we started this stewardship campaign, I felt in my spirit that God was calling me to fast for forty days. I have never done anything like this. I have never desired to anything like this, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Magnetic, Masculine Church

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007

How we can encourage more men to become activiely involved in church

A MAGNETIC, MASCULINE CHURCH July 2, 2006 a.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: The botanical life of most trees is amazing. Often when a tree is damaged and the trunk is cut down, a new shoot will come up out of the stump or roots. As long as the roots are healthy, it will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning The Carpet

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 20, 2007

Picture for a moment carpet in your family room or any high traffic area. This carpet accumulates dust, dirt, and grime, etc. Now picture your soul as this carpet. You accumulate dust, dirt and grime, etc., these things are your sins.

CLEANING THE CARPET Open In Prayer I. Introduction: A. Picture for a moment carpet in your family room or any high traffic area. This carpet accumulates dust, dirt, and grime, etc. 1. Most carpets have a stain resistant chemical on it to help protect it but it still needs cleaned periodically, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Feel Like Quitting

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 26, 2006

Jesus’ transfiguration is recorded in the gospels to embolden the disciples and their converts down the ages, as they face discouragement on the way to God’s Kingdom.

Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:2-9 When you feel like quitting On July 4, 1952, a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She was setting out to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. This was no novice undertaking. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"How To Win With Egr People)

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 6, 2006

Number 11- Moses learned how to deal with "EGR" Extra Grace Required people.

“How to Win With EGR People” Numbers 11:10-17, 24-30 Many of you have relatives, work with people, or have neighbors who are EGR people. They are Extra Grace Required people. In Numbers 11 Moses faced many EGR people. 11:1, “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Will You Have To Move? Eroded Confidence?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2006

We live in such a mobile society, it is easier to move than to have a change of heart. We have eroded confidence, then we want to run away. We are breeding divorce and church hopping.

ERODED CONFIDENCE DO WE HAVE TO HAVE A CHANGE OF LOCATION? OR A CHANGE OF HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this is two parts... Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Guides Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

God uses certain means to guide His people in the decision making process.

Building on Faith: How God Guides Exodus 13:17 – 14:31 The Atlantic salmon leaves the place of its spawning, swims downstream as a silver streak in the sunlit stream, and makes its way 900 miles out into the ocean. By some unknown process, it makes its way back to the exact tributary it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Horoscope Of Jesus

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007

What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ruth The Moabite #6 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is the final sermon in the series "The Spirit of Ishmael" it deals with the aspects of deliverance.

Spirit of Ishmael Ruth the Moabite #6 Text: Ruth 1:4-18 4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:4-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal Of Ministry

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God