Sermons on Perpetuated:

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Leads By His Covenant

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2003

This draws a double parallel between Joshua leading Israel across Jordan, Jesus leading his church into the New Testament Covenant, and the conversion of a lost soul being born again into eternal life.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seasons

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Do christians go through periods where it feels like we are being prunned? I think we have all faced season and prayed Lord I will be glad when this is over. Our perspective is crucial to maintaining a healthy attitude. I believe if we can just understa

SEASONS By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: We all understand that our surroundings go through seasons, but what about the Christian? We know that the earth has four seasons winter,spring,summer and fall. Some seasons we like and others well, we just can’t wait for them to be over. I think we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Pride Is Showing

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003

Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Examples and illustrations are given.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's View Of Work Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003

Work expresses the divine image in us. Our work is an opportunity to worship God, to work with God and to enjoy the fruits of our work.

God’s View of Work Genesis 2:1-15 Big Idea: Work is a holy calling requiring our all in partnership with God. Today let us look at God’s view of work. Genesis 2 tells us work untainted by the Jump to Ruin. Genesis 3 shows ruined work. We will look at several Scripture to see how redeemed work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Take A Lamb"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2001

As the Israelites left Egypt with a whole new calendar, let’s enter the new year being reminded of how our new life was gained for us.

Today, I want for us to have eyes only for Jesus. I want us to look at the major events of passion week and see that they were fulfillment of types. They were the fleshing out of shadows from Israel’s past, that should have screamed out to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “THIS IS THE PROMISED ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

The Tower of Babel is a life parable telling of the dangers of the Spirit of the Age - Poverty of Spirituality and Pride of Life - and the chaos it brings which only Christ’s redemption can right.

The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of breakdown of fellowship, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings’ failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements and determined to be the source of their own security. That was the root ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003

This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Receive?

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 20, 2005

Whatever we envision or however we describe Christian doctrine, in all actuality it is a needful thing that explains what you believe, in whom you believe, and how you believe.

Title: What Did You receive? Acts 19 Introduction: Doctrine! When I say the word doctrine, what comes to your mind? Policy? Principles? A set of guidelines? Or, do you visualize a long and boring lecture by someone about canon? Do you visualize long and unfamiliar words about dogma that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Sep 9, 2004

Preaching through a series on Jesus’ life, this is a message on the Beatitudes, as a whole. I do not subscribe to the "standard approach" taken by many; perhaps this message will give some different ideas.

The Jesus Series The Greatest Sermon Ever “Blessed” Matthew 5:3-12 September 12, 2004 Group Participation Time: would you gather into groups of 6-8 or so and work on a brief assignment for me? You’ll need to elect a secretary to record some stuff here. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Surprising Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the suprising and often overlooked work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On August 6, 1945, at precisely 8:15 AM, a uranium bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within seconds, the entire city lay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Lord Require Of You?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

The prophet Micah calls us to "do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God."

God’s Requirements This morning I want to invite you to look with me at what the prophet Micah understood to be “God’s requirements.” And I want to help you memorize this verse so that God’s might write those requirements in each of our hearts. So when I ask “What does the Lord require of you?” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Micah 6:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do With Your Burdens

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2005

Some burdens are meant to be SHARED, some burdens are meant to be SHOULDERED, and some burdens are meant to be SHED. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

What To Do With Your Burdens Gal. 6:2-5 [Some burdens are meant to be SHARED, some burdens are meant to be SHOULDERED, and some burdens are meant to be SHED. Link included at bottom to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.] We all have burdens. Some have a physical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Blind No More Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 24, 2003

Sometimes those who see the most clearly are not those who stand out in our society, the rich, the famous or the powerful.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 51 Blind No More! Luke 18: 35-43 The journey that is recorded for us is very important. Jericho marked the last stage of the journey to Jerusalem for Jesus (12:51). Jesus is on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist