Sermons on Membership Drive:

A Hole Made Whole

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 22, 2010

This sermon uses a powerful visual illustration to drive home the truth of the importance of being thankful.

A Hole… Made Whole Luke 17:11-17 This morning you will have to put on your thinking hat because this is a real Rick sermon… a little outside the box. We will look at two passages of scripture that are unlinked… except perhaps in my mind. Luke 17:11-17 and Romans 1:21 ((Display ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Francis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2011

Francis stands out as an example of radical following of Christ, and an impulsive drive to rebuild the Church.

Monday of 27th week in Course Testimony of the Saints Saint Francis of Assisi 3 October 2011 (one day early) Tomorrow we celebrate the day of St. Francis of Assisi, and on this note I will take a long break from this series on the Testimony of the Saints, and, God willing, begin next week a series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Holiness And Our Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010

Ezekiel's prophecy reveals that we must allow God's holiness to drive our worship.

This morning we’ll finish our look at the prophecy contained in Ezekiel 38 and 39, so go ahead and turn into your Bibles to Ezekiel 39. As I mentioned last week, these two chapters contain one prophecy – one of the most difficult in the entire Bible to understand. There are just too ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 30, 2003

This teaching drives home how we are responsible to see that His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Responsible Faith Matthew 6:10 October 19, 2003 Intro: A. [$3 Worth of God, Citation: Wilbur Rees, Leadership, Vol. 4, no. 1.] I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please, not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep but just enough to equal a cup of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Be A Judge And An Accuser

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 27, 2018

When we Christians are judgemental and accusing, we drive people away from Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: DONT BE A JUDGE AND AN ACCUSER Acts 10:42-43 King James Version (KJV) 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Enthusiasm (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 7, 2015

“Enthusiastic people turn a boring drive into an adventure, extra work into opportunity and strangers into friends.”

Colossians 3:23-And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, If I could only have one word to describe Lee Crawford it would have to be….Enthusiastic!! She had enthusiasm for God, for her church, her family, her friends!! Someone has said, “Enthusiasm is contagious.” If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Progressive Pilgrimage For 2022

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2021

Paul has a zeal that he wants us to mimic - in his drive to be with Jesus in heaven.

12.31.21 Philippians 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints In The Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Belonging Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017

What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Race

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 14, 2019

Each Christian is running in a marathon. Our Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon which demands our best always.

“Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

G.p.s. Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 2: Gives people the opportunity to tangibly see where they are on their spiritual journey, and what their next step is.

Learn to Drive Series - Part 2 GPS Last week I talked about taking charge of your life by picking the make and model of your ride, getting a good battery which is salvation, some fuel which is Bible study, a G.P.S. Good Prayer Said, and a Navigator which is God. Many of you came forward last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Radical Hospitality"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007

To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2008

Fear can overwhelm and paralyze. God’s love - perfect love - drives out fear.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 26, 2008 – “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational