Sermons on Multitude Not Empowered:

Back To Ephesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul heads back to Ephesus, to take a look around, and minister. God does a great work.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. If you have every been anywhere for any length of time, and then leave the place, only to return a while later, you know how the Apostle Paul felt when he returned to Ephesus. b. Last week, we saw in Acts chapter 18, where Paul landed at Ephesus for a short while with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Lost To Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-62

Denomination: Baptist

Word Power! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 16, 2001

What to do with God’s Word as we seek a more mature walk with Christ.

Word Power! James 1:19-27 There are a lot of lessons we can learn from the field of medicine. By collecting a list of symptoms and various indicators throughout the body, a doctor can diagnose and treat a disease with remarkable accuracy. As the field advances, more diseases which often proved ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians In Name Only Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Every Man Stood In His Place Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 12, 2009

The importance of every Christian believer standing in their place of service to God in His Church.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:9-7:25 INTRO: Do you remember the movie called “Crocodile Dundee?” It was a good one. Crocodile Dundee comes from the land down under. He is completely out of his realm when he came from Australia to New York City. Crocodile Dundee and his girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Governance-&-Church-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 19, 2018

2 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--II—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2017

2 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-II—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Welcome Competition: The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, & ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

8th in a sermons series on James dealing with the principles related to enduring trials.

“The Way of Endurance” Review Today, Christians all around the world suffer unspeakable suffering because of their faith in and commitment to Jesus. Many suffer death because of their refusal to renounce their faith in Jesus. Although persecution of our Christian faith grows by the day in America, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2018

This message focuses on Romans 12:14, 17-21 which instructs us on how to deal with those who are persecuting us.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8 Scriptures: Romans 12:14, 17-21; Luke 6:12-16; Galatians 6:1-2 This is part eight of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be examining verses fourteen and seventeen through twenty-one as these verses all have a common theme. Next week I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble In The Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2002

How are we supposed to deal with a brother who is living in sin?

INTRODUCTION • Isn’t it wonderful to be a part of the family of God! • It is so good to be around people who love and care about you. This congregation is full of people who care about and love one another. As I look out into our congregation I would have to say we are a healthy happy family. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't You Understand,

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002

Not neccesarily just an Easter message. Even with all of the wondrous signs that the close followers of Jesus had observed, they were still without understanding of what Jesus had come to do. We suffer much the same.

Sermon Title: Don’t You Understand, "HE IS RISEN"! Scripture: Luke 24 1-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – March 31, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We can all probably remember the words of being told to do something, then we can probably remember a period of time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Benefits Of Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 11, 2003

Praise helps us bring others to worship Him so His kingdom and righteousness may grow in quantity and quality through the ministry of His church. “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you

Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Renberg Jr. on Jul 18, 2002

5 different aspect of God’s Amazing Grace in the Apostle Paul’s life and personal testimony shows us how amazing grace is in our own.

“Amazing Grace” 1Tim.1:12-17 In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John Newton, clerk [pastor], once an infidel & Libertine, a servant of slavers in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord & Savior JC, preserved, restored, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational