Sermons on My Wish Is Not A Sin:

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Inside Secrets Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2001

The "inside secret" about our witness and His wisdom.

November 11, 2001 Paul talked about inside secrets; he called it the wisdom of God in a mystery. There are all kinds of mysteries. In the western world, when you say mystery you¡¦re talking about a who-done-it, or a puzzle to solve. Solved puzzles can have surprise endings, or open up even ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Contagious

Contributed by James Rich on Nov 18, 2001

Much like AIDS, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and even the common flu. This religion of Pentecost spread like wildfire through out the then known world. The things that prevent the diseases of the world will also prevent the spreading of the Gospel

Acts 4:6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:6-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Witness

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001

This sermon is really a thanksgiving service that makes a connection between the giving of thanks and evangelism.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Witness Colossians 4:2-6 November 18, 2001 Intro: A. [No Soap] In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women often bring their laundry, boil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Public With Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001

Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007

Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Offer Them Water

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Toughened Heart - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2005

Acts 16 is the story of 3 hearts: Lydia’s TENDER heart, the Slave Girl’s TORMENTED heart, and the Philippian Jailer’s TOUGHENED heart. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

A Toughened Heart Acts 16:22-40 ----- Is there someone you know who needs to be saved, and you would label them as “a tough case”? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking, “oh, they’ll never get saved, they’re too hardened”? A good subtitle for this message would be: Jesus CAN save the hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2005

Is it worth it? Jesus Thought so, and The Apostle Paul thought so, What do you think?

Whatever It Takes In our text These men carrying this palsied man were willing to do whatever it took to get him to Jesus,. They probably didn’t know it was going to require so much from them, but they were committed to the Task, *They went all the way, *They didn’t quit when it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching The Lost

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2005

Salvation of the lost requires the help of the Holy Spirit. Without Him, we can’t reach the lost. Pray for His guidance.

Acts 8:26-35 REACHING THE LOST Salvation of the lost requires the work of the Holy Spirit. Without Him, we can’t reach the lost. Yet He is going to work through you and me. Beginning - Acts 8:4-8 - Philip was preaching in Samaria, crowds came to hear him. Sick were healed. There was great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Beautiful Feet You Have!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 12, 2005

This sermon discusses the difference between what God thinks about evangelism and what modern day Christians think about it.

Do you remember the excitement you felt when it was time for you to get your driver’s license? You could barely wait to get behind the wheel and take off, right? But, before you could do that, there was something you needed to do. Do you remember what that was? You had to learn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Multiplication

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on May 26, 2005

God is a God of multiplication. In this sermon, we will learn the principles to experience multiplication in our ministries.

Secret of Multiplication 1. Multiplication starts in the heart (John 6:6 “He Himself knew what He was intending to do”) a. Are you a Phillip or Andrew? i. Phillip always needed hard facts and calculations, the analytical disciple ii. Andrew had: 1. positive faith 2. possibility ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist