Sermons on Overseers Of Church:

The Great Adventure Of Vision

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

A church needs to know that it needs a vision

"The Great Adventure of Vision" Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hebrews 11:1, 8; 12:1-2 God Almighty is a God of Vision. Now when I say "vision" I am not necessarily talking about some mystical sight that someone sees. Occasionally a vision from God is like that as the Bible shows us. Paul saw a vision of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Bearing In Mind

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001

What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Fight To The Finish

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001

No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

“A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Carrying God's Treasures In A Dangerous Land

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 23, 2001

How to journey through a dangerous land to make it home.

Carrying Precious Treasures In A Dangerous Land. Ezra 8:21 21Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. It is often the case that we overlook the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-33, Ezra 8:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision That Changed The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2001

How Peter’s vision changed the outreach of the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 20 “A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God had called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him so that they might be His people, his witnesses, His missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

The Necessity Of Preparation Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

Part 1/5 based upon Nehemiah and God’s work of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.

Satan is tearing things down in this world, but Jesus Christ is building things up. For which one are you working? God is looking for people who will make a difference in the difficult places of life! People with vision who see possibilities, not problems! People with courage who will finish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

2/5 Who did God use to assist Nehemiah, He used everybody!

Who does God use to accomplish His will here on earth? Who does God use to do His will, to impact others and to participate in the tough tasks of life? There is a real simple answer, He uses everyone! He uses everyone! And since God uses everyone, which includes using you, using you and using ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Determination Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

4/5 determinatin mkaes the differance, do you have the "stick-to-itiveness" that it will take to complete what God has called you to?

Determination makes the differance! Determination makes the differance! I would like to start our time together this morning by asking you a question. My intent is not to embarrass anyone, so please don’t raise your hands, but rather answer this question in your own heart. The question is, “Am ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To The Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001

Believers were called Christians first at Antioch. What are the characteristics that made this church great.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 22 “Living Up to the Name” Acts 11:19-30 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Silence The Wolves Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

REPROVE REBELLIOUS TROUBLEMAKERS WHO SUBVERT SOUND DOCTRINE AND DENY GOD BY THEIR DEEDS

BIG IDEA: REPROVE REBELLIOUS TROUBLEMAKERS WHO SUBVERT SOUND DOCTRINE AND DENY GOD BY THEIR DEEDS I. (:10-11) SILENCE THE FALSE TEACHERS Key: "who must be silenced" Hendriksen: "Paul uses a rare verb which has as its primary meaning ’to stop the mouth by means of a bridle, muzzle, or gag.’ The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nip False Teaching In The Bud Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES OF: - PROMOTING GOD’S PROGRAM FOR THIS CHURCH AGE - HITTING THE TARGET OF LOVE - EXPOSING REBELLIOUS SINNERS - GUARDING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION: Soccer Illustration: nothing worse in soccer than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thrilling God's Heart

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Four characteristics of the kind of worship that thrills God’s heart, as exemplified in the life and worship of David

Thrilling God’s Heart Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 6:16-18, 24:18-25 INTRO: I want you to imagine that this worship service has just ended, and people are lingering, hugging, milling around, filing out, smiling, laughing, talking to each other: “Wasn’t worship wonderful today?” someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 2 Samuel 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accountable

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2001

Through accountability we can know the difference between sowing from the flesh and sowing from the Spirit.

GOOD WORKS DO NOT SAVE US. RATHER, GOOD WORKS COME AS A RESULT OF BEING SAVED. GOOD WORKS ARE THE FRUIT BORN OUT OF A LIFE THAT IS PLANTED FIRMLY IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT WE DO IN THE NAME OF CHRIST MUST BE DONE ALONG WITH CHRIST. WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Free Methodist