Sermons on Maximized Life:

The Church That Was Walking With Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 29, 2014

The Church at Jerusalem shows us what happens when a Church is walking with Christ. 1.) The Power of God is Present. 2.) The Love of God is practiced. and 3.) The worship of God is persistent.

THE CHURCH THAT WAS WALKING WITH CHRIST Acts 2:43-48 Dorn Ridge June 29, 2014 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/J1xG6E INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to look at another message on the theme of the Church that is pictured in the Book of Acts. 2.) This is the third message in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 1~ Inroduction Of Hebrews 11; The Hall Of Faith Chapter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

The 1st three verses leads into all of Gods creation, which many bible believers believe includes a "GAP" - however I am not among that camp as you'll see. This chapter is called by many "the hall of faith" chapter, so let us read and study together.

~#~1~ Heb.11:1-3 ~INTRODUCTION~ (HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER) 4-12-14 Today we'll begin a new study of "Hebrews Chapter 11:" often referred to as the "hall of faith" chapter. --- Chapter 11: is also called by some "the catalog of the faithful". ~We believe that Paul is probably the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Victory Is In Your Praise Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jul 11, 2014

JESUS SAID OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES GOD HAS PERFECTED PRAISE.PRAISE IS PERFECTED WHEN IT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH. Matthew 21:16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

YOUR VICTORY IS IN YOUR PRAISE Psalms 8:1-3 1 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Be-Attitudes (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we’ll look at what it means to be pure in heart and how they are blessed as well as what it means to be a peacemaker and how they are blessed.

The Be-Attitudes (part three) Matthew 5:8-9 Recap: In our series on the beatitudes (what our attitudes should be) we’ve looked at why it is a blessing to be poor in spirit, mourning and meek. Last week we looked at why those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms, Palms And The Patriarch

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

What do Psalm 118, the patriarch Abraham and palm branches have to do with God's plan to provide His Passover Lamb - Jesus? This message looks at how God brings it all together on Palm Sunday.

Hear the word of God from Psalm 118. "Open for me the gates of righteousness. I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteousness may enter. I will give you thanks for you answered me. You have become my salvation. The stone the builders has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Troubled With Our Troubles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014

To show that JESUS experiences trouble with us and delivers us from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in trouble? if yes, then if you have accepted the LORD the LORD is there with you in your troubles. He will deliver you from troubles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS experiences trouble with us and delivers us from it. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Comforts Us To Not Be Afraid Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014

To show that GOD is our Encourager and that man is not to be afraid of because man is a temporal being and GOD is Unchangeable.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you encouraged by GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Encourager and that man is not to be afraid of because man is a temporal being and GOD is Unchangeable. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 51:12 (Amplified Bible) 51:12 I, even I, am He Who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

American Idol Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the different idols we worship.

American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you open your eyes when you read the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:18 (Amplified Bible) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2014

This is Jesus' altar call. What kind of disciple are you?

The Solid Rock Matthew 7:24-27 How many of us have heard the children sing “The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock at Vacation Bible School? And how many of us have sung the hymn “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” in church? Surely these words from the Sermon on the Mount are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible And Modern Israel

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2014

A Biblical study considering whether or not modern Israel holds any significance in the eyes of God.

Throughout my life, I have noted that our Nation's foreign-policy has been to support Israel in its struggles with its Arab and Palestinian neighbors. Nearly a half trillion dollars of humanitarian and military aid has been given to Israel to defend the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eureka

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 16, 2014

John instructs us to test the teachers and the preachers to see if what they are teaching and preaching is genuine. We can also tell if our faith is genuine by what we believe.

Eureka 1 John 4:1-6 (NLT) Intro: In 1848, James Marshall was the first man to discover gold in California. After his discovery, thousands flocked to the area around San Francisco and they became known as the forty-niners. When they heard or used the term Eureka, it meant riches beyond their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai: The God Who Is More Than Enough

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014

God's not only Elohim (Creator) and Jehovah (God of Covenant Promises), He's also El Shaddai, the God whose power will violate nature/ His creation to fulfill those promises. That's how God revealed Himself to Abram.

EL SHADDAI: THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH Gen. 17:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear God: "Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much." Debbie, 7. 2. Dear God: "Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know." Jimmy, 6. 3. Dear God: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture Theory Debunked

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 23, 2014

The Rapture Theory has been adopted by many Christians as being sound doctrine. In this study, we examine the subject by noting that this subject was created by taking texts out of context and ignoring plain statements of Scripture.

The Rapture Theory claims, in short, that the Lord will come secretly to resurrect only faithful Christians before the coming of the “Great Tribulation” on the Earth. After the seven years of Tribulation on the Earth, all people will be resurrected and brought before the Judgment Seat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Forward To The Eternal City Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014

To show that we have an eternal city to live in for eternity whose Architect and Builder is GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in an eternal city? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have an eternal city to live in for eternity whose Architect and Builder is GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:10 (Amplified Bible) 11:10 For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Pentecostal