Sermons on Not Late:

The How Of Encouragement

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 18, 2007

How does encouragement come? God is the source; the Holy Spirit is the encourager. Let us look at five ways the Holy Spirit gives encouragement.

The How of Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Intro The “when” of encouragement is the many times we need it. The “who” of encouragement is the Holy Spirit, who continues the ministry of Jesus Christ among us. Now let us examine the “how” of encouragement. Timothy had been shedding tears over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Outside The Box Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.

Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-37, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Knock, Knock

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

The “knock, knock” is the knocking the Holy Spirit does on our heart’s door.

KNOCK KNOCK Text: Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Knock Knock, who’s there? Atch. Atch, who? Gezunheit! Knock Knock, who’s there? Boo. Boo, who? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Song of Songs 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get The Signal And Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 13, 2007

The first in a series of sermons based on popular street signs. Designed to be a fun series the encourages the body to hear and follow God’s leadership. Nice powerpoint available.

Series: Follow the signs Title: Get the signal and Get up and Go 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me." 3 However, Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A correction of a much misquoted verse: our hope is built on God, not fatalism.

GOD IS IN CONTROL ROMANS 8:28 A man’s wife dies, leaving him with three little children to care for. Although he is nor bitter, he is lonely and confused. Perhaps some of his friends try to comfort him by saying, "You know, it all works out for the best." Try as he might, he cannot bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Reminders To Christian Givers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament.

REMINDERS TO CHRISTIAN GIVERS 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 INTRO: The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament. If you are not tithing, you are not even up to the standards of the Jews. As Christians we are not commanded to tithe! READ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Contributing To The Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 6, 2007

how everyone can be a contributor in the work of God

Intro: it seems lately, that no matter where I go, someone is asking me to contribute to help different organizations. Even at home, the phone rings with those who want me to be a contributor. I am sure most are legitimate needs, some may be scams. In God’s work there is a need for contributions, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:1-35, Exodus 35:22-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrifice: Risky Vision Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Our vision needs to be in the line of sight of God’s direction.

Three weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sleeping Well These Days?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 29, 2007

Good Friday will never be as bad for us as it was for the disciples and certainly not as bad as it was for Jesus.

SLEEPING WELL THESE DAYS? Matt 26:17-27:36 How do you think that you will sleep this next Friday night? Most of us will probably sleep well? Few of you may have difficulty sleeping because of physical or emotional conditions. But on the most part we will probably have a average to good night’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Leader In Step With God Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

How do you make sure that you are not getting ahead of God and the people you are called to lead?

Nehemiah was given the ok to leave Persia and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He was given letters of authority that he showed to the various rulers on his way to Jer. He was accompanied by armed soldiers and horsemen from Persia. Nehemiah pulled into Jer. There was no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Small Stuff Or Big Deal? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

This is about the problem of spiritual indifference, and God’s promise, "return to me and I will return to you."

Main Idea: The problem with spiritual indifference. God’s Promise: Return to me, and I’ll return to you. HOOK A quote from David Hansen (The Power of Loving Your Church) about being ’at war’ with God sometimes but at least not ambivalent. (The strong wording of the quote gets one’s attention ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Veteran

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Nov 20, 2006

There has never been a Christian who has never been in a combat situation. Whether fighting for righteousness or warring against sicknesses, financial struggles, and a host of other enemies.

God’s Veterans Gal 6:17 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Veteran-Military experienced soldier: somebody who has been a member of one of the armed forces for many years and has seen a great deal of active service, a veteran of three ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Forth

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009

JESUS WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR HIS FOLLOWERS, HE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING POWERFUL FOR US TODAY.

COME FORTH JOHN 11 INTRO: THE MIRACLE AT BETHANY 1: LAZARUS A) THE BIBLE SAYS HE IS THE BROTHER OF MARY AND MARTHA B) HE WAS A FRIEND OF THE LORD C) WHEN HE WAS SICK HIS SISTERS SENT WORD TO JESUS SAYING THE ONE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK POINT: BETHANY WAS ONLY A FEW MILES OUTSIDE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

Lessons From A Wicked King

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

What can we learn from the story of Jehoiakim, a very wicked king?

LESSONS FROM A WICKED KING Text: Jeremiah 36:1 – 32 Introduction: · Jehoiakim was a very wicked king · Originally named Eliakim, was put into power by Pharoah Necho after the defeat of his father and captivity of his brother · Oppressive, godless, covetous, violent · Executed Urijah the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 4 - Gentle Jesus, Meek And Mild - Not! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 22, 2009

The only thing about Christmas that bothers me is that people see Jesus as a baby, meek and mild but they don’t see Him for all that He really is.

23/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: , Gentleness, Self Control, Quiet strength, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Part 4 - Gentle Jesus, meek and mild - NOT! The only thing about Christmas that bothers me is that people see Jesus as a baby, meek and mild but they don’t see Him for all that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational