Sermons on Opportunities:

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002

One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007

One another passages

Encourage One Another Hebrews 3:13 Every week, Bona and I receive one or more messages in our respective phones. The person who sends them is a sister in Christ. From her usual reading of the Bible, she will extract verses she has read and will send them to us in order to encourage. One day she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friend?

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

God’s longsuffering and love pictured in Christ’s response to being betrayed by Judas

Friend? Mat. 26:46-50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. (Mat 26:50) Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. (Psa 41:9) Christ’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 29, 2008

HOW GOOD GOD REALLY IS AND HOW LITTLE WE TAKE NOTICE OF IT.

GOD IS FAITHFUL 1 COR 10:12-14 INTRO: EVER THINK OF HOW FAITHFUL GOD IS? 1: FAITHFULNESS OF GOD A) 1 COR 10:1-4 B) THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS C) THE MANY WORKS AND WONDERS HE DID RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES POINT: THE CLOUD BY DAY AND THE PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT THE SEA PARTING THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Other

Why Churches Should Grow

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007

here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Rooms Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three week series looking at the cross cross from different perspectives.

A Journey to the Cross: A Tale of Two Rooms Idea: Let’s Make a Deal – behind door #1 or door #2 – in this passage of Scripture we find two different people in two different rooms with two completely different I Judas at Caiaphas’ House Mt.26:14-16 A Judas went to the chief priest under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Desire To See!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

Life is all bout having desires and serious ones too.just like Zaccheus or Bartmeius you need a strong desire to see God’s hand in your life!

“2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

What is Biblical Faith

SERIES ON FAITH Part Four “Biblical Faith” Genesis 6:6-13 Adapted from a message by Bruce Shields October 15, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Pastor, Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing our series on faith. So far we have seen that unforgivness, not reading God’s Word, and not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Change Of Plans Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

The empty tomb of Jesus radically changed the plans of the women, the disciples, and eventually the word. The empty tomb breaks into our lives also and changes our plans.

Mark 16:1-8 “Change of Plans” INTRODUCTION Little things make a difference in our lives. This truth was aptly demonstrated by the many stories of those who should have been in the World Trade Towers when they were attacked on September 11th. It takes only a few moments for us to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Look For The New Year

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 1, 2007

Whether we see God in the New Year depends on where we are looking!

A New Look for the New Year Isa. 6:1-8 It’s the verge of New Year, and a time of reflection on where we’ve been as well as where we’re going. What are your hopes and dreams for the New Year? Whether they come true or not depends on the providence of God; whether you see God’s providence in you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 22, 2004

Jesus purpose was to bridge the gap between God and man. His birth as a man and the sacrifice he made brings us into relationship with God. God had a purpose for Jesus and he has a purpose for each of us.

Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping “Unwrapping God’s Purpose” 12/26/04 Intro: Merry Christmas! I hope you had a great day of celebrating the arrival of Jesus. Hopefully your day was filled with friends, family and a beauty of soul. We have been looking at gifts God has given us this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 2: 13 – 22 / Out! Intro: Emily Post was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. During her lifetime she gained a reputation for doing what was the proper and polite thing in nearly every situation. Mrs. Post wrote in her book titled, “Etiquette”, “Manners ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose&potential Of Prevalent People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 4, 2010

It is only in God that we discover our: origin, Identity,meaning,purpose,significance and our destiny. Every other path leads to a dead end.

Purpose & Potential of Prevalent People Colossians 1: 16-18 15-18We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Whats Your Wish"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 22, 2011

This lesson will show the best wish we could ever ask for would be to be Saved by Jesus.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say “What’s Your Wish”? Is it winning the lottery? Maybe it’s getting a promotion or meeting that man or woman who will be your mate for life. But in reality the most we can hope for is to be Saved by Jesus. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14