Sermons on Participation:

Detouring Us Off The Freeway Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 17, 2004

This is the first message in an Easter series. the message deals with the "Divine Detour" provided to us through the cross.

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Detouring Us Off The Freeway “Foolishness made Christ our curse before He could be our Redeemer” Galatians 3:1-14 -- Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Easter is marked by many changes. This time of year brings the tempering of the weather and the daffodils bursting from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of All Believers Series

Contributed by Glenn Farinola on Apr 2, 2004

The Bible teaches that each member of the body of Christ has a responsibility to minister the gospel to others.

The Priesthood of All Believers We have been studying in this series of sermons “What it means to be a Protestant”. Why important? Because realize it or not we as a nation have been experiencing a reversal of the protestant reformation. Have you heard of the ecumenical movement? That’s all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

The Apostles Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 18, 2005

This a simply expository study of Acts 1:12-26. The (5 points) Apostles Styles, Supplication, Spokesman, Situation, Selection.

The Apostles Acts 1:12-26 1. The Apostles Styles (v.13) This is an adapted idea from Herb Hodges book Tally Ho the Fox. Let’s look at the list of the Disciples here in Acts compared to the other three lists in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew 10 Mark 3 Luke 6 Acts 1 Simon (called Peter) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Your Family

Contributed by Thomas Hypes on Jun 5, 2005

A look at covenant relationships with God and the local church body as an introduction to membership into the local church.

Who’s in Your Family? - Amy and I went to Church Financial Seminar - Many churches are happy to hear this so Leadership is spending the church money wisely - Part is teaching Biblical practices for finances to people in church so they are not robbing from God what he commands to support the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should The Lord's Supper Be Conducted ?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a brief overview of how the early Church observed the Lord’s Supper or the Communion, providing an example for the Church today.

Matthew, Mark and Luke give us the historical account of the institution of the Lord’s supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20). Jesus instituted the Supper toward the close of His and the disciples’ partaking of the Passover meal. Because of this connection, the Passover meal is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004

2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004

The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have A Job To Do Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

Jesus left this world to prepare a place for us. He left us with marching orders that keep us busy till he returns. Luke’s inspired message of Acts reminds us of our task and our strength in Christ.

Acts 1:1-11 We have a job to do. Scott Bayles, from the Church of Christ at Freeport Illinois said something like this: The average Christian in America has heard over 4000 sermons, sung over 20,000 songs, participated in over 8000 public prayers… and converted zero sinners to Christ. He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Dificult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

PART 3 Eph 4:14-15 .... we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Foundations

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

When the believer grabs hold of these four faith foundations, this person becomes the most powerful person the world has ever seen!

“Faith’s Foundations” 2 Peter 1:1-9 Everyday we place our faith in doctors and lawyers and hardly give it a thought! We tend to think that they are very intelligent most of the time. Listen to some of these actual questions given by a lawyer to a doctor in a legal deposition along with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Appearance Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Paul Duke on May 27, 2004

This is a talk I gave our kids about appearances. How good things can actually be bad and how we need to get over stereo typing.

Mike wanted a talk on appearance. So he asked around to see who the best looking leader was. And since my wife did not want to do it, he asked me. =-) Don’t raise your hands, but which category or categories do you fit into: Cool Popular Nerdy Geeky Athletic Classy Shy Bashful Still, with out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Celebrating The Covenant Of Marriage

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 9, 2004

I believe it’s time we re-think the purpose of the wedding ceremony and the marriage covenant.

TEXT: Malachi 2:13, 14 TITLE: CELEBRATING THE COVENANT OF MARRIAGE (Valentines Day, 99) Let me begin by saying that my intention today is not to make anybody feel bad who may not want to participate in the recommitment ceremony. In addition, I don’t want to make anybody here today feel bad who ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strengthening Inside And Reaching Outside

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

Proper care of the BODY produces strength for the body.

(My Anniversary message in Kaunlaran Gospel Church, Quezon City, Philippines) From whom the whole body joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which everypart does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist