Sermons on Overseeing The Flock:

The Role Of Deacons

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005

A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Freedom We Were Set Free Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Do you really believe in Freedom? What kind of freedom. Real freedom include the spirit. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full

FOR FREEDOM WE WERE SET FREE Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB) 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Humorous experiences saturate the life of my friend Burnell Lewis. One of the funniest took place over 50 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

Empowered To Live To The Fullest

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

The filling of the Spirit empowers us to live our lives to the fullest.

We love Superman. He seems to be so invincible... so powerful... except of course in front of a kryptonite. Still, we love superheroes. We know they’re not real. Yet how we wish we would become superheroes. For most of us, we only have the strength to barely pull us through the day. After a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Zealous Makeover Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

What a makeover, a complere change of person...of knowledge but not action.

Zealous Makeover Acts 9:1-30 So last week you had a break from Acts, and now we are returning to the subject just at a critical point. Saul’s conversion to Paul or his conversion from Zealous Jew to Zealous Christian. Several weeks ago we met Saul as the Sanhedrin was stoning Stephen. We are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Congregational

"Am I My Brother's Keeper?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

What responsibility do I have toward other people?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 21, 2002 “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” Genesis 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture opens with God asking Cain a question. it was a question that Cain already knew the answer to, but he gave a rather flippant, arrogant answer. God simply asked, “Cain where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-13, Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Methodist

We Believe In A Spiritual Realm Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of angels and demons.

READ: Ephesians 6:10-13 In the world today there is an unprecedented appetite for the supernatural. This interest in things supernatural or paranormal is increasing. This is testified to by the success of the now multi-billion dollar HORROR film industry; the burgeoning popularity of occult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Voice: Hearing, Knowing And Finding It

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 18, 2003

Epiphany 2: Does God still speak with us today? How can we tell if what we hear is God’s voice? How do we position ourselves to better hear the Word of God? This message attempts to answer these questions.

Here are three questions that I want to answer in this message: 1) Does God really speak to people? 2) If so, how do we know that it is God Who is talking? And finally, 3) How do we position ourselves to better hear the voice of God? In order to answer these questions, we’re going to look at Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Obedience in Christ

Romans 5.13 brings to an end the main section of Paul’s doctrinal teaching. The remainder of chapter 15 is primarily a personal afterword and chapter 16 is comprised of a lengthy personal greeting and a few “afterthoughts” that wrap up the letter. Though greeting 26 people by name is unusual, given ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Congregational

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2008

In worship, we hear and experience Christ. John’s experience reminded us of Christ’s omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.

Max Lucado wrote this illustration in his book When Christ Comes. Augustine once posed the following experience. Imagine God saying to you, “I will make a deal with you if you wish. I’ll give you anything and everything you ask: pleasure, power, honour, wealth, freedom, even peace of mind and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 Cries Of Youth Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on 7 needs every teen faces and how the church can address these.

“The 7 Cries of Youth” Ephesians 6:1-3; Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 1:8-9; John 15:17 We are continuing in our series called desperate households. I think for those of us who are parents that we have all had ideas about what we think will work as far as parenting is concerned We think about how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Leader In God's Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2004

This is message one on leadership in my When God Builds A Church series based on Bob Russell’s book by the same title

INTRODUCTION „X The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=l&whichFile=leadership „X Today we are going to look at the first of two sermons on leadership in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Edify The Saints Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the third sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s church is to help Christians grow in their relationship with God so they can grow to maturity.

EDIFY THE SAINTS Hebrews 10:19-26 INTRODUCTION: ILL> There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said, "Left Foot Baptist Church." There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intro To Romans Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 20, 2006

Intro to Romans

The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul in or about the year A.D. 57. The Apostle Paul before coming to faith in Christ was driven to seek out those who called themselves Christians in order to bring them to trial. Christianity at that time was against the law. At times the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Joseph, A Narrative Series

Contributed by Andrew Beatty on May 1, 2012

A first person narrative of Joseph and his story.

The Story: Chapter 3. Joseph, a first person narrative You may not recognize me without my coat. I used to have a coat of many colors that my father gave me. But something happened to that so I can’t wear it anymore. It was given to me by my father, he thought very highly of me. I guess you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist