Sermons on maximize usefulness: showing 556-570 of 209,053

What Happens To Us? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 19, 2012

Our Resurrection! That is what I want to talk about this morning beginning in 1 Cor 15 and verse 35. But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" It has already been explained to us through CHrist's resurrectio

The angels came to the shepherds saying do not be afraid, we bring you good news of great joy. Jesus said “I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. What brought Jesus the joy? The only place it really tells us is in Hebrews 12, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Christ Dwells In Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: If CHRIST dwells in us, we have everything. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST dwells in us. IV. TEXT: John 17:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I am in them and you are in

I. EXORDIUM: If CHRIST dwells in us, we have everything. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST dwells in us. IV. TEXT: John 17:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Your Authority!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 10, 2013

Realize that the authority commanding this unspeakable might and indescribable power of the resurrection is bestowed on the believer who is now one with the Father and the Son! He's got your back and all of you!!!

Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Good For Us To Be Here

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2013

We need a place to go, where Jesus strengthens our faith - that place is his Word.

Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration "It is good for us to be here." 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

God Used Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his t

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his troops went up to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good For Us To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2013

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C 2013

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Good For Us To Be Here Intro: Back in the 80’s there was a toy that was really popular with boys and girls alike. Transformers. They were the most fascinating toys, even for adults. In 2007 the first of the Transformer movies was released. In 2009 another, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Poor Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year C 2013

John 12: 1 - 8 / The Poor With Us Intro: A group of pastors were gathered for a stewardship conference. A presenter spoke about offering a gift directly to God. He pulled out a $100 bill from his wallet, set it on fire in an ashtray, and prayed, “Lord, I offer this gift to you, and you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Hand On Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe the One who promised to you is powerful, willing and able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Hand is on us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:31b (New Living Translation, Second Edition) We b

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe the One who promised to you is powerful, willing and able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Hand is on us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:31b (New Living Translation, Second Edition) We broke camp at the Ahava Canal on April 19 and started off to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Run

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

God has a race for every person in this church to run. If you’re lost he’s waiting for you to join the race. It’s time for you to get engaged in the race. Let’s run! Maybe you are already in the race, but you’re carrying unnecessary weight. Lay that

Let’s Run Opening: Hebrews 12: 1-2 from the Message Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Praying For Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 3 of 4.

The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:11-19 March 17, 2013 At the end of an interview, the person from human resources asked an engineering graduate, “What starting salary were you looking for?” The engineer excitedly said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, plus a benefit ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Excites Us? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 15, 2013

We get excited about so many things; how about the return of Christ?

Last week we noted that Jesus will be coming back to earth soon. There are many signs telling us that Jesus can show up on earth at anytime now! We also noted that Jesus’ return to earth is a double edged sword: God Jesus Christ will return to earth soon to judge the world of its sin but also to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tell Us Plainly

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 18, 2013

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 10: 22 – 30 / Tell Us Plainly Intro: Many people know the story of Hansel and Gretel who wandered into the woods and found a house built of bread and covered with cakes and candies. Because they were starving, they began to eat the house. Suddenly a woman came creeping out and they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Satisfying Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them wi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation. V. THESIS: GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Works In Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD works in us not us, we are only His instruments IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (Amplified Bible) [Not in your own strength] for it is God W

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD works in us not us, we are only His instruments IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (Amplified Bible) [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Burress on Mar 11, 2012

Having the Holy Spirit is one thing but is useless to us if we don't use Him. He is there to guide us and protect us but He is also there to lead us to a closer relationship with Christ,

“Using The Holy Spirit” The past few weeks I have been speaking on the importance of the Holy Spirit and how He is essential to our salvation but that is only half of it. So this morning, as the late Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ