Sermons on Outreach:

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-2—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 14, 2011

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: August 14, 1989 – 22 years ago today I met Jesus! INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the story of the disciple Peter who got out of the boat to walk on the water with Jesus. God wants us to get out of the boats of our ...read more

Denomination: *other

Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009

The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

May I Have Your Attention Please?

Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010

What does God have to do to get your attention?

This is the most distracted we have ever been as a people. There are things happening all around us that cause us to stop one thing to deal with another. We have a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, while we wave at the person as we pass by. There are signs everywhere that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:5-23

Denomination: Methodist

Three Lessons From A Professional Ddr Player

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2011

Brief lessons to a youth group from a world-record holding Dance Dance Revolution player. (1) Your life should be completely lived in service to God; (2) Develop your talents, but not for your own glory, (3) Follow God’s Calling on your life.

Three Lessons from a Professional DDR Player Sterling C. Franklin (known by many as ‘ DJ Sterf ’ or ’ The Dancing Preacher ’) Originally given at Libertyville Covenant Church, 2007 - Libertyville, IL Basic outline: Lesson 1: Your life should be completely lived in service to God. Lesson 2: Develop ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007

As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time Of Harvest

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009

Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heart Beats With Glory For Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS’ HEART BEATS WITH GLORY FOR US!

Jesus Heart beats with Glory for us John 17 INTRODUCTION Shane Falco Glory Quote Shane Falco: I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn’t be our style. [pause while everybody is in the huddle] Shane Falco: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008

Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 9, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding Paul did all things to the glory of Christ, but he explains that the reason that he gives up rights and lives the way that he does is “that he might win some.”

Text: 1 Cor 9:1-23, Title: Taking One for the Team, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/8/11, AM A. Opening illustration: A teacher asked a boy this question: “Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you—your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get?” “A sixth,” replied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Motherhood

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2013

God's plan for mothers is more than meets the eye. Let's look at two purposes of motherhood that God has made plain in His word.

Today is Mother’s day, 2013. Let me show you a couple of slides that depict motherhood a bit. Slides: 1. Four generations of women 2. A mother and baby 3. Psalm 131 4. Mom with shouting son 5. Mom and finger pointing daughter 6. Mom pointing finger at teenage son 7. Mom and dad arguing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" The Wow Factor" Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 25, 2011

This sermon the typifies the heart of God for New Testament Church , it’s Governmental Order, its Witness, and its Atmosphere. It is taken from 1Kings 10:1-0, 13. Queen Sheba's visit to King Solomon.

THE WOW IN CHURCH The following sermon was preached at Rain Outreach Centre, Ontario, Canada. This sermon the typifies the heart of God for New Testament Church , it’s Governmental Order, its Witness, and its Atmosphere. It is taken from 1Kings 10:1-0, 13. In this sermon the Queen of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational