Sermons on New Energy:

Telling God What To Do

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2013

We get angry and disappointed with God, failing to see His purpose in life's hurts. We can learn to trust His will.

Have you ever been angry at God? When people ask God to “damn” something, they’re usually making a strong point without breaking dishes. Deep down inside they’re disappointed with God, though their expletive is usually not a prayer at all. It is, however, a way of telling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Accountability

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014

Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 2, 2014

Paul tells us that in being a new person in Christ, we are given a job or ministry to accomplish as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 Intro: A new year as we call it is upon us. Most of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves to be a better person in some way in this New Year. Many of our resolutions revolve around exercise don’t they? Either we want to lose weight or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2014 And Beyond

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014

God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, James 5:8-11, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Christians Are Under Law Or Under Christ Or We Are In Rebellion.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 6, 2014

What is the difference between seeing God’s words as Law and seeing them as Grace?

1 We Christians are under law or under Christ or we are in rebellion What is the difference between seeing God’s words as Law and seeing them as Grace? LAW: The Law demands that we do our utmost, using our unrighteous human nature, to comply with the righteous requirements of the written ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Christians Have Two Natures One Utterly Corrupt The Other Totally Divine

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

What my human nature really looks like – Oh yes, and so does yours too.

We Christians have two natures one utterly corrupt the other totally divine Eph 4:22-24 (Written to Christians) That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man (human nature) which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts… and that you put on the new man (divine nature) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Said To Me At 4 A.m. In Guangzhou China

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2014

This tells the story of an insight God gave me into John 14:1-4 the morning before I held my adopted daughter for the first time.

I want to tell you a story about an insight that God gave me into John 14:1-4, the passage where Jesus speaks of going to prepare a place for us. This is the story of something that happened to me several years ago while I was in Guangzhou China. Karen and I were in Guangzhou to complete our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Fast Or Feast Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 3, 2013

Jesus uses three contemporary examples to answer the question, "Why don't your disciples fast?"; In doing so, He explains the exclusiveness of the Kingdom of God.

“Fast or Feast” Matthew 9:14-17 (Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39) To eat or not to eat; that is the question that is asked of Jesus. Matthew 9:14: “Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" The question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Angels Help Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2013

1. Angels rescue God's people (Gen 19:1-16). 2. Angels helped to report the good news (Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:8-11, Matt 28:1-6). 3. Angels relay God's guidance to His people (Matt 2:13-14, Acts 10:1-6). 4. Angels relieve our fears (Acts 27:18-25).

How God's Angels Help Us Genesis 19:1-16; Luke 1:26-33; Luke 2:8-11; Matthew 28:1-6; Matthew 2:13-14; Acts 10:1-6; Acts 27:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we began to focus on angels last week, we saw first that angels are just as real as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

How has Christ changed who you are? Has there been an extreme makeover, let alone a makeover, making you into a new creation.

Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17 January 27, 2013 Quite awhile ago I talked about the program Extreme Home Makeover. It’s so cool to see how a home is torn down and Ty Pennington and his crew take over and create something that wows everyone. Those are obviously extreme situations. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Mother's Day Present Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2014

Resurrection, Mothers, New Life

Luke 7:11-15 (p. 721) May 11, 2014 Introduction: We have a great partnership with my old alma mater, James Lane Allen Elementary School so I thought you might like to see a few special pictures that students drew honoring their mothers or important women in their lives...(show pics). As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Offerings Of The Law Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2014

To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him.

I. EXORDIUM: How did CHRIST ended the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:8 (Amplified Bible) 10:8 When He said just before, You have neither desired, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will It Be Worth It All? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Is what I'm doing and going through worth it?

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Will It Be Worth It All?” Rev. 21:1-22:5 “Hang in there – it will get better!” “Just keep thinking of end results – you’ll be glad you did this.” “It will get worse before it gets better, but it will get ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Covenant That The Lord Had Made With Us Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 22, 2014

To show that the new covenant included the writings of the WORDS into our minds and hearts.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's WORDS in your heart and mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the new covenant included the writings of the WORDS into our minds and hearts. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:16 (Amplified Bible) 10:16 This is the agreement (testament, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Book “god’s Plans For You” By Andrew Murray

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Noticing in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”.

Notice in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”. John 14:10 (Jesus) ...The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Jesus says “The words I speak...” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational