Sermons on Norman Vincent Peale:

A Model Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2012

In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul reminded them of the ministry he conducted among them. His description of his ministry provides us with an excellent model for our ministry.

Introduction: A. Last week, in our sermon, we worked our way through 1 Thessalonians chapter one and noticed why the church at Thessalonica was a model church. 1. We discovered that they were a model church for at least three reasons: (1). Their Faithful Service. (2) Their Open Receptivity. (3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell

Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 16, 2011

Hell is the eternal, conscious, tormenting state of existence of those separated from God.

The summer of my seventh year I attended a Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist Church in Tyro, North Carolina. My family attended a United Methodist Church in the neighboring community and this VBS was quite similar to what I was used to: games; sugar wafers; cherry Kool-Aid; flannel-graph; I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises, And All Of Them True

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 13, 2017

A look at the first chapter of the book of Exodus.

Chapter One PROMISES, PROMISES – AND ALL OF THEM TRUE! Ex. 1:1-22 Intro: 1. Years ago I was minister of outreach at Calvary Hill Baptist Church. The Pastor was Bro. Ralph Gossett. He was a great man of prayer and every now and then, he would sing a special, it was always the same song, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To honor your parents means to obey them if you're a child living at home, to respect them if your an adult child, and to care for them if they are disabled.

A couple of months ago (March 16, 2017), a London newspaper, ran an article on Mother’s Day in Great Brittan titled “20 awful Mother's Day cards that you absolutely should not buy.” They included: Mom, thanks for always checking up on me (with a picture of a cell phone with 24 unanswered calls ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3a, Samuel- Hearing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 7, 2017

Part 3 a of our real people real problems study

Real People - Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3 “Samuel” “Hearing God, 1 of 3” Ya’ll know that I really like mules Every year around Memorial Day A huge event takes place that is all about mules Bishop mule days in Bishop California I have never been but hope to do so one day either ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Directable Hearts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012

Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

[ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014

Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Keeping God Around Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2013

Since we live in the midst of so much abundance, do we begin to think that we do not need to keep God around?

“Faith-Full Living: Keeping God Around” Lk. 1: 26-38 (Gen. 22:1-19) Perhaps you recall the story. It was one of those innocent questions children raise. “Mommy, if the stork brings babies, if Santa Claus brings our presents, if the Lord gives us our daily bread and Uncle Sam our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If We Really Knew God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 12, 2013

If we really knew God, we'd be radically different people.

“Faith-Full Living: If We Really Knew God” Phil. 3:1-16 As a 6th grader our son Kevin was incapacitated by a constant headache for almost a year. During that time someone would occasionally say, to me or Barb, something like, “It must be tough taking care of him and still keeping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empty Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Freedom is a concept that is very important in today's world, yet not everybody really understands what the word means. False teachers promise liberty, but this not a promise they can fulfill. The freedom they offer is an empty freedom

2 PETER 2: 17-22 [Our Precious Faith Series] EMPTY FREEDOM [John 7:37-38 / Revelation 21:1-8] Though the ultimate judgment of heretics is assured, Peter wrote as he did because of the damage they wreak in the church. It is a frightening fact that many people who are now zealous members of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Foretells His Death A Third Time Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2015

Jesus' passion prediction in Luke 18:31-34 teaches us that what happened to him was in fact a fulfillment of prophecy.

Scripture In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"But Wait! There's More!" Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 16, 2015

If grace sounds too good to be true, it isn't!

Title: “But wait! There’s more!” Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 (John 3:1-18) Thesis: If grace sounds too good to be true, it isn’t! Introduction Commercials are designed to get us to do something. My current favorite commercial is the AutoNation commercial. A pretty young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: The Key To Victory In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012

Prayer is the key to Spiritual Victory!

I. PRAYER: THE KEY TO VICTORY IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE Daniel 10:1-21 INTRODUCTION Dennis Swanburg, a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional the changing rooms not available. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship: Bold In Mission

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2021

‘Bold In Mission.’ Colossians chapter 4 verses 2-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TALKING TO GOD ABOUT PEOPLE Be faithful (vs 2a) Be watchful (vs 2b) Be thankful (vs 2c) Be specific (vs 3) TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT GOD By lips (vs 4) By life (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I am not sure who counts these things, but multiple sources suggest, • That the average ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Brethren