Sermons on Object Lesson:

Lessons From Azusa Street Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

Let’s take a look at the roots of the pentecostal movement here in the US...

Lessons From Azusa Street Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Tonight I want to give you a brief overview of the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement within the United States. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 2: Looking For Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2006

A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God to send a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE

A. WHY THERE WILL BE SIGNS 1. Definition: A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God to send a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE 2. There have always been signs. a. The rainbow, a sign that the earth won’t be flooded again. b. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Actual Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 8, 2006

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN?

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (II Tim. 3:1-4). 3. Signs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson From Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

The final week of Jesus life was spent teaching his disciples of the need to love and support each other.

Title: “The Lesson From Maundy Thursday Text: John 13: 1-17 Introduction: I want to thank you tonight for inviting me to deliver the evening message. What you don’t know is that this is the first time I’ve ever spoken at a Maundy Thursday service. So tonight I’m making personal history I find ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons In Leadership Pt2

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Leadership Pt1

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Little Man Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 4, 2007

Jesus came to seek and save the lost

“Lessons from a little man” Luke 19:1-10 “Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Have you ever lost something? Not just misplaced something – have you ever really lost something? I know most of the time when I lose something – I can’t find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 8, 2007

Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.”

Luke 24:1-12 “Lessons from an empty tomb” “Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon – Easter Sunday 04.08.07 Intro: Intro – Video Free from Sermonspice.com “Easter Drawing” (Title and Text) The resurrection… the empty tomb… a risen savior…Jesus exalted to the highest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Shunammite Mother

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 10, 2007

Learning the lesson of persistence from the Shunammite mother. A Mother’s Day Message.

“Lessons from the Shunammite Mother” II Kings 4:18-37 Intro: Lessons from my Mother - We are going to learn some lessons from the Shunammite mother - Give the background from II Kings 4:8-17 - Read II Kings 4:18-37 The Shunammite mother refused to give up vs. 18-22 She refused to give up when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008

We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. His resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions and it verifies that J

“ Lessons from the Empty Tomb! Easter Sermon 2008 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Bluefishtv.com - “The Elements of Easter” Thesis: We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

When You Backslide

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

We learn several valuable life lessons from the stable in Bethlehem

Life Lessons from Bethlehem Selected Passages December 16, 2007 Evening Service Introduction Of all the events that have shaped human history, one moment stands above the rest. The moment was not filled with fanfare or frills but fantastic nonetheless. It is a moment when the temporal and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning Lessons From A Leper

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Who would have thought that we could learn a lesson from a leper? And who would have thought that the lesson we would learn from him would be in the area of gratitude? But somehow the leper in this story today teaches us three important lessons about th

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Families gather together for what may be the one time they do so that year. School lets out for a few days. You get a paid day off of work. The fall is here in full force. It’s a great day to sit and watch some football or get out and play some. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness