Sermons on One Way:

The Awakening Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Sep 20, 2001

Just as Saul was called out of fear to take his place of leadership, so we too are being called by God to awake from slumber and take our place in these days crying out for leadership.

Introduction: Saul’s personality was energized when the Spirit of God gripped him. He changed from the cowardly king hiding in the baggage (10:20-22) to a bold man of action (11:5-7). Just as he awoke and took his place, we too must awake to God’s hand on our lives. These difficult days in our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#1] LOOKING FORWARD John 1:1-14 Introduction: 1. What do you “look forward” to? 2. Most of the time we “look forward” to only the good things. 3. As we approach Christmas, I want us to see what Jesus had to look forward to. John 1:1-5 The First 1. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

For A New Year

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 27, 2006

A message for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s day.

For a New Year Phil. 3:13-4:1 Paul gives us some things to think about for a New Year. I. Forgetting those things which are behind. Vs 13 A. The bad. 1. The failures 2. The hurts 3. Sin – confess it, forget it and move on 4. Disappointments 5. Stupid ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Photo's Of Compassion

Contributed by Kerry Smith on May 4, 2002

Three Examples Of TheHeart of Christ

A Heart of Compassion: Everyone here today has at some time in your life been moved by compassion by events that touched our life. Serious illness, dreaded disease, death, broken heart, tradegy etc. Oklahoma Cith Bombing: Cleveland,Tennessee mother who left her three children in a hot car ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Membership Is For.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 30, 2002

How can you encourage your membership to commitment?

Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman beautifully illustrates who membership in for. 1. Membership is for anyone who is not perfect.(v16-18) "Jesus said to her’you are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lets Stop Our Anger With God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Have you ever been angry with God? Chances are you have. This sermon takes a look at the life of Jonah and how angry he got with God

Jonah 4:1-11 Let’s Stop Our Anger Towards God Introduction A. Dramatic act about being angry with God. B. Background 1. Went to Nineveh 2. Nineveh repented 3. Jonah then becomes angry with God C. Purpose: To Get rid of anger towards God, and let God be God Jonah throwing a fit like a little 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lead With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

This was my leadership devotional for the month of November witha focus on being Thankful

Lead with Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November Leadership Devotional Do you ever find it hard to thank God that you are a leader? Sometimes being a leader within the church is a thankless job. Sometimes it takes a great deal of time to fulfill their responsibilities. Sometimes it takes a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Titus Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005

A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

I. Paul’s introduction (1:1) A. Self Identification B. Designation of two motivational roles he fills C. His audience D. Purpose of writing E. Result to be desired II. Self Identification A. Do you know who you are? B. husband, parent, grandparent, pastor, etc. 1. each have many roles ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgiveness #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

Forgiveness, Two Types of Forgiveness (Divine and Human)

FORGIVENESS MATT 6: 9 - 13 v. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. There are two types of forgiveness; Divine Forgiveness & Human Forgiveness 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Do This?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2009

Giving all to Christ Jesus.

HOW CAN WE DO THIS? 7 things we must do for the cause of Christ. 1. We must suffer PERSECUTION. Matt. 5: 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Preparation For Babylonian Captivity

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Outline showing how the Lord prepared Daniel for his life in Babylon

Daniel’s Preparation for Babylonian Captivity-First Sixteen Years in Judah 1. Born into the Royal Family of Judah (Daniel 1:3,6) [Great-great grandsons of Hezekiah/Kings Seed-Josephus] 2. Raised during Great Revival/Reforms of Josiah one of Judah’s Godliest Kings (II Chron 34,35) ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Striving As A Good Soldier

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009

Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

A sermon outline written to demonstrate the importantce of Christmas. This outline was used for a mixed group of deployed military personnel for a Christmas Day service.

Introduction God is a just God. Justice requires punishment for crime A few days spent making creation… a few thousand years working to restore the relationship between Him and mankind. 1. God always had a plan. From the very beginning He chose to send us a savior: (Genesis 3:15) I will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran