Sermons on Organic Discipleship:

Tomando Todo Pensamiento Cautivo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Propósito del mensaje: Animar a la congregación a llevar todo pensamiento cautivo a la obediencia de Cristo

Tomando todo pensamiento cautivo 2 Corintios 10:4-5 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Propósito del mensaje: Animar a la congregación a llevar todo pensamiento cautivo a la obediencia de Cristo 2 Corintios 10 Pablo defiende su ministerio 1 Yo Pablo os ruego por la mansedumbre y ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abre Nuestros Ojos

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

La mirada del cristiano debe de enfocarse en las cosas de Dios, y para poder hacerlo debemos pedir al Espiritu Santo que abra nuestra mirada espiritual para poder ver Sus maravillas.

ABRE NUESTROS OJOS 2 Reyes 6:8-23 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori INTRODUCCION: En la época de los Reyes y Eliseo, Siria, al Norte de Israel atacaba constantemente al Pueblo de Dios. Como sabemos por las noticias, algo así ocurre el día de hoy entre los israelíes y ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Siguiendo Sus Pasos

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Jesús llama al hombre para que lo siga con el objeto de salvarle, de cambiar su vida, de utilizarle para el reino de Dios en la tierra; le llama porque le ama y quiere su bien. Necesitamos seguirle, seguirle decidida pero conscientemente, seguirle sin tem

"Siguiendo Sus Pasos" Lucas 9:57-62 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Las circunstancias iban rodeando aquel viaje de peligros y haciendo necesario, como nunca, que aquéllos que quisieran seguir al Maestro se revistieran de decisión y de coraje. "Si alguno quiere venir ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

Un Buen Inicio No Garantiza Un Buen Final

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

De acuerdo a la Biblia, escuchar, dar oído y obedecer, tener confianza y someterse todos son términos que conducen a la obediencia, y son totalmente necesarios para continuar en la Gracia del Señor. Al no obedecer, nos revelamos, y al hacerlo, declaramo

Un buen inicio no garantiza un buen final 2 Crónicas 14 Un estudio acerca de la obediencia Bíblica El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Introducción: Es de todos nosotros conocido, que en el Antiguo Testamento el pueblo de Dios, Israel fue muy caprichoso, cambiando su fe y compromiso ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26, John 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided... Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 12, 2007

Jesus didn’t put the demands of being a disciple in fine print at the bottom of the contract...but IN BOLD TYPE! The cross PRESENTED, the cross REJECTED, the cross ACCEPTED. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

I Have Decided... Matthew 16:21-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IHaveDecided.html This chapter zeroes in on 2 big things Jesus wants to teach His disciples: • Who He is = His Person [last week] • Why He came = His Work [this week] The Lord has spent nearly 3 years with these guys and now it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Follow Disciple: Back Of The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 22, 2007

A Christian is a follower of Christ, but what does it mean to be a follower? Jesus answers this question telling us to take up our cross, but what Jesus means by "take up his cross" may be very different than what we imagine it to mean.

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cleanses Your Temple

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Jesus cleanses the temple.

(Mt 21.12—17; Mk 11.15—19; Lk 19.45—48) 13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change, Transition, And Compliance

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 13, 2006

If we are going to step into all that God has for us we must be willing to change and comply with what God is saying now.

Live in a time of great transition- in the world/Church. God has said … 2006 will be a year of opportunity filled with great possibilities that will be realized (only) through faith and obedience. To step into our opportunities/possibilities, we must be compliant to what God is saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Dealing with the paradox of "being perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect".

Living Beyond The Ordinary 9-17-06 Series: Building Blocks of Paradox Matt. 5:43-48 Intro. This morning we’re going to begin a brand new series based on the paradoxes of scripture. Now a paradox is basically a statement that seems to be impossible, contradictory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Step Above

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 15, 2006

A survey of Romans chapters 1-11, giving reasons for the "therefore" in Romans 12:1. Reasons for godly living.

LIVING A STEP ABOVE - Romans 12:1-2 Verse 1 of chapter 12 includes the word, “Therefore.” In the Holman Christian Standard Bible, the verse begins with the word “Therefore.” One of the things we must learn when we read our Bibles is that whenever we see the word “therefore,” we must look back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

#6divine Possibilities: Rise Above The Minimum! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Are we satisfied to barely make it? What could just a little more zeal and effort accomplish in our churches. Let us rise above the minimum!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: RISE ABOVE THE MINIMUM? GROW PRIORITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ETERNAL! SEEK FIRST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006

Part 5 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(Slide 1) Last week was the Super Bowl and those who love the color of black and gold are rejoicing because their beloved Steelers are the champions! The half-time show was tame, (at least by Rolling Stones standards,) and I never thought I would see 60-year-old men rumble up and down a stage as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Finish Line 1: Who Is Your Sponsor? Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon how Christians must let the whole world know that Jesus Christ is our "sponsor" ... the One we represent in our lives and ministries. (04/10/05)

Who Is Your Sponsor? Exodus 17:1,8-15 **Message Outline** Bible Truths 1. This race of life has a finish line. (v.1) 2. This race of life is long, difficult, and dangerous. (vv. 8-11) 3. Sometimes you need some help to run this race of life. (v. 12) 4. Victory is attainable in this race ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist