Sermons on Out Of Captivity:

Abandon Ship

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2008

It takes faith in Christ Jesus to abandon ship and walk on water out into the unknown of life.

Matthew 14: 22 – 33 / Abandon Ship Intro: Jed felt that his who life misfortune had been his lot; yet, he never complained / wife ran off with hired hand / daughter ran off with traveling salesman / son was lynched / fire burned down barn / cyclone blew away house / hail storm destroyed crops / ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Assignment

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2008

In this teaching you will find out that ’really’ your Assignment is simple if you will receive it!

Our Assignment Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Our assignment becomes new and fresh when we are born again. The day we allowed Jesus Christ to come and reside within, we became assigned unto His mission, His calling and His way of thinking! Listen, God always works through assignments! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Walks On The Water Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 10:The Great Commission - Jesus walks on Water, and calls out to Peter...

The Great Commission Part 10 – Jesus Walks on Water Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover your Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33

Denomination: Bible Church

What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Winner In Others

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 25, 2008

In this sermon you will see the qualities that Jesus exhibited in order to bring out the winner in others.

Today we have conducted a baby dedication. Parents bubble with anticipation for their children. Each of them expect their child to be the next president. One of the jobs of a parent is to bring out the winner in their child. That requires work, sometimes this job is more difficult than others. Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Benefit Package

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2008

Those who work for the Lord in the Kingdom of God have a benefit package that is out of this world.

God’s Benefit Package Sunday, April 06, 2008 – PM By Pastor Jim May A lot of people work a job only because they need the benefits. I thank the Lord that when I was forced to take an early retirement, that I was able to lock in health care benefits for as long as we live. This has saved me so ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus raises dead things. Lazarus, jolted out of his reward, was just the first.

Sermon for CATM – February 28, 2010 – Journeying with Jesus: Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Today we continue our Journey with Jesus to the cross. This is the second in a series on the events that lead up to Jesus’ own suffering and death on the cross. Last week we looked at the Transfiguration. We ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking The Talk Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

God calls us to be the kind of people who both act and speak out of love.

Our missionaries Bev and Jesse Rich were here two weeks ago, on furlough from Uganda. They spoke briefly during the service, and after the service they showed a video of their ministry and answered our questions. It was all fascinating, God is doing some amazing things there, but one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011

A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Functions Of The Prophetic

Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011

Is the Prophetic really of God? find out what the Bible has to say about this.

1 Thessalonians 5:20, ‘Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning].’ AMP When we think of the prophetic, there are various ideas as to what its nature, purpose and execution. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011

Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Water Walker

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010

A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ipray Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010

The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

iMission - (Part 1) “iPray” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we start a new 3 week series called the iMission. Why iMission? “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? People… the “I” is for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Igive Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010

The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

iMISSION (Part 2) “iGive” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: Good morning we are in week 2 of our 3 week series called iMission. Why iMission? As I stated last week… “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal