Sermons on Open Mindedness:

Corn Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 8, 2006

We must become like the corn of wheat before we can bring forth fruit in our lives. We must also be willing to become as an corn of wheat and have our lives hid in Christ. Let the world see Jesus living in us. Let our lights shine. (John 12:24 KJV) Veri

CORN by tony abram 11 Jan. 1996 (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (John 12:25 KJV) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Why Christmas

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 8, 2007

Why do we have a christmas. Why did Jesus come?

Why Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

To look at how Andrew brought Peter to Jesus and to encourage the congregation to share Jesus with others

Sermon August 3, 2003 6 p.m. Andrew: Bringing Others to Jesus John 1:35-42 Primary Purpose: To learn from Andrew the importance of bringing others to Jesus Andrew is the disciple that everyone has heard of and nobody remembers. At least 5 times he is listed as a disciple and three of those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Know God Is Working In Us

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 5, 2006

We do not see God but we can see the evidence He is working in our life. Here they are.

How Do We Know God is Working In Us Nehemiah 7:73b-8:18 Introduction: If you happen to go to the EDSA Shrine (the site where the first successful People Power revolution in the Philippines took place) you will find written into the base of the Shrine the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14. Who was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise Of Spiritual Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 13, 2007

Do you ever feel spiritually lifeless? How about inwardly empty? Are you less than hot in your love relationship with God?

God’s Promise of Spiritual Revival Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:” I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Light Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 28, 2007

#7 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005

Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

“The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Preached at Academy Christmas Program

“THE GIFT OF FAITH” PBCA Christmas Program December 12, 2006 Thank you students, what a wonderful job! It’s true the real gift of Christmas is the gift of faith. Yet, it’s so sad that with all the lights, glitter and extravaganza that wraps up the countless other ’gifts’ of the season our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 13, 2003

A series in Ezekiel: About how God used Ezekiel in a unique way to convey His message

Ezekiel Illustrates His Message Ezekiel 4:1-8 Primary Purpose: God speaks in unique ways to his people to convey His message. The way that God is going to convey His message to Ezekiel in this chapter is unique. The people have grown cold in their hearts to the things of God. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished Shout The Victory

Contributed by Larry Whitley on Apr 12, 2001

The Finish work of savation no human effort is needed, only what we try to added would ruin it.

It Is Finished "SHOUTS OF VICTORY!" TEXT John 19: 19-30 Text Rev 21: 6 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Rev. 21:6 and he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian Tree

Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005

Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Revelation, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 4, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 5 Revelation 3:7 – 3:22 Introduction Once again, our theme of this study has been 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” Remember that in all of this, the constant is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of The Dry Bones Will Come Alive”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

God Bringing a Spiritual freshness(renewal) into the dry and arid placese sometimes find ourselves

vs. 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. •• We discern a nation’s true condition (e.g., Canada or Bella Coola “by the hand of the Lord ... by the Spirit of the Lord.” • And what He shows us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

There is something about being surrounded by death that makes us contemplate life in a very honest way. God uses a kind of cemetery full of bones to illustrate the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Them Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-12 Acts 2:17 NIV In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Joel 2:28 NIV [ The Day of the LORD ] And afterward, I will pour out my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed