Sermons on Missions Witnessing:

What Will You Do With Jesus? Trust In Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 31, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to put your trust in Him?

What will you do with Jesus? Trust in Him John 6:25-29 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response…will it be to trust in him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to put their faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a couple of people I know … Samantha—When the couple from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-29, Mark 9:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Sanctuary

Contributed by James May on Feb 1, 2004

Just as David provided for and commanded Solomon to build the temple, we are commanded to provide for and build our lives into a sanctuary for the Lord.

BUILDING THE SANCTUARY 1 Chronicles 22:18-19, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And hath he not given you rest on every side? For he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Magnificance Of Failure

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

We get in shape for God when we let Him use our failures to help others.

Take a moment and look at the sermon title printed in your bulletin. Do you find it to be a strange title? Do you find it to be a contradiction? Most of us do not like failure and many of us have been taught – consciously or subconsciously – that failure is not acceptable. In fact, we live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Heavenly-Minded And Earthly-Good Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2004

We need to have the correct perspective.

HEAVENLY MINDED AND EARTHLY GOOD I Corinthians 3:18-23 S: Perspective Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE NEED TO HAVE THE CORRECT PERSPECTIVE. ?: Where? KW: Areas of concern TS: We will discover in our study of I Corinthians 3:18-23 that we should have four areas of concern in order to have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Problem - The Problem Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004

Do you know what the single most talked about topic in the entire New Testament is? It’s not heaven or hell. It’s not the second coming of Christ. It’s money. In fact, 15% of everything Jesus Christ taught about had to do with this topic. And yet, for mos

The Heart of the Problem: The Problem of the Heart Jeremiah 17:9; Luke 3:10-14; Matthew 6:19-21 In October of 2001 my wife and I lost our son, Isaac, at only 17 days to a cause that has yet to be determined. The days that followed that life-altering moment were the worst days of our entire lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:11-14, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Ears Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 4 of 15

EARS WIDE OPEN (EXODUS 5:1-12:30) A father once tried to talk to his son about how college was going. The father said, “How are things going?” The son said, “Good.” The father said, “And the dormitory?” He said, “Good.” The father said, “How are your studies going?” He said, “Good.” The father ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Chosen Vessel

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004

We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God.

1Samuel 30: 1-8:“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Psalm 122:6-9, “6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." 8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible