Sermons on Offering Tithe Blessings:

Does God Want Us Better? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 27, 2005

God is more concerned with us being deader than better.

Does God Want Us Better? (Galatians Series) Gal. 2.20 NASB June 26, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Many people wear crosses around their necks or on their ears. We’re so used to seeing this that it doesn’t shock us. a If we say an electric ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005

Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heartily Desire

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005

Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

The Role Of Deacons

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005

A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Heavenly Home Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 30, 2005

What does the Bible say about our heavenly home.

Revelation 21:1– 8 Our Heavenly Home Thesis: Our eternal home. Introduction: Good evening. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you tonight. We have had good music and it has blessed our hearts, And I hope your heart is now prepared for the message. Our message tonight is ‘our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Misunderstood

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How to solve misunderstanding

Acts 6:1-7 Misunderstood • Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to the city to buy goods. They were sent immediately and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith, who was keeping the shop,, uttered a scream, seized a hatchet, and began frantically to open the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Why do we need to observe the Lord’s supper.

"THE LORD’S SUPPER" INTRODUCTION 1. An act of worship in which we engage each Sunday is The Lord’s Supper... a. Known also as The Communion (1 Co 10:16) and The Breaking Of Bread (Ac 2:42) b. Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

0805 Trinity V: Failed Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 5, 2005

Peter’s prayer of Luke 5:1-11 failed because he had too much faith!

Sermon: Failed prayer Text: Luke 5:1-11 Occasion: Trinity V Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 3, 2005 (which is really Trinity VI, I know) Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, July 8, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008

Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Three-Fold Relationship

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008

This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer.

THE CHRISTIAN’S THREEFOLD RELATIONSHIP TEXT: St. John 15 Introduction: This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer. I. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST. Our relationship to Christ is one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ultimate Ride: Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 11, 2008

Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers that lurk around every corner as we endeavor to do the right things in life.

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family” Today, we continue our series. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve focused on the things that we must do to transform our families into all that God intends them to be. This is a critical area that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Splendor And The Suffering! (Matthew 17:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

There is much about God and about Jesus Himself that I do not understand, but perhaps that’s because there’s a lot I’m not expected to understand and don’t need to understan...

Welcome once again to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember the transfiguration every year at about this time, though frankly it snuck up on me this year, otherwise I probably would have flicked this week’s sermon over to one of my esteemed colleagues. Indeed, up till yesterday I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican