Sermons on Persistent:

What Gift Will You Bring?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The Wise Men presented their gifts from worshipping hearts, with generous spirits, and thoughtful minds. What gift will you bring?

What Gift will You Bring? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. THE GIFTS THE WISE MEN OFFERED Lessons from the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003

We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus’ title: Emmanuel.

What is so significant about Emmanuel: God With Us? •Notice the word ’with’ (Gr. prep. met-ah’)- a preposition properly denoting accompaniment; in the same way the instrmentalists accompany our singing. •Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Here was a cutting edge church! They were the original Bb4D church! Is your church a Be Before Doing church?

Revelation 3:7-13 Philadelphia: The Church of the Open Door The Mandate for the City 7a Philadelphia had four directives. First, their mission was to promote Hellenism. Their intent was to advance the culture and civilization of ancient Greece, especially in the period after Alexander the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Limits In Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

The difference between what we can do and what others believe we can do is vast. Most people either sell themselves short or sell the lives of others short.

Removing the Limits in Life 2 Samuel 5:1-5 May 9, 2010 Evening Service During his first year of graduate study at the University of California at Berkeley, George B. Dantzig (later known as the father of linear programming) arrived late for a statistics class. He saw two problems on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Firm Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2013

Our faith has got to be firm, sturdy, stable and strong; not wobbly and weak!

Firm faith! Colossians 2:7”…rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” “I will do all it takes to be the world champion. The chessboard is always pictured in my head and I move pieces there. I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Succeed Amongst Ungodly People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 15, 2013

The Do's, Don't's & the Delights when facing ungodly people

Our Answer to Trouble We are constantly bombarded with pithy sayings • If you give him an inch he will take a mile • Two wrongs don’t make a right • If you lay down with the dogs you will get up with the fleas • God helps those who help themselves • Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 11, 2012

Have you noticed that seems like everybody is preaching (Proclaiming) their own agenda, their own lifestyle, their own set of values, their own philosophy, their own set of rules.

Mark 16:15-And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature Have you noticed that seems like everybody is preaching (Proclaiming) their own agenda, their own lifestyle, their own set of values, their own philosophy, their own set of rules. We should be as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of Proper Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 4, 2005

How to train a child.

1. The Reproof of Proper Discipline. Proverbs 1:8 - "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother." "Instruction" is mentioned 25 times in Proverbs. It means, "reproof, chastisement, discipline, and warning." One of the greatest rules of good discipline is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

This is a sermon that gives a vivid picture of a healthy and growing church.

Text: Acts 2:41-42 Title: The Marks of a Healthy Church Introduction: If there was a medical doctor in the house that doctor could tell you how a healthy body should look. He or she would probably describe one that has the right height, weight, diet, etc… However, today I want us to look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Unified In Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010

The Church must be unified in it's Commitment to the Lord's work.

I. The Appraisal of Commitment - vs. 1-2 A. The Inspection of God - tempt - to test, to prover or put to the proof. Here we see a Pursuit of God by God’s invitation. 1. Our Commitment is the Proof of who we are - that simple. 2. Our Commitment is the Price we place upon our Love - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Holy Spirit Move In The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We sometimes do things that quench the Spirit if God. We need to get out of the way.

Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-11 Introduction: I. You have to be prayerfully gathered. A. As the old Gospel preach John R. Rice said “God requires and men often need to plead with God for any want for supply, for deliverance, for wisdom, or for power.” B. Jacob wrestled all night with an angel. Gen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Testimony

Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019

In bringing Jesus to those that need to hear the Gospel, we cannot underestimate the power of our testimony. Testimony is simply how God is working in our lives - not necessarily how we came to faith.

The Power of Testimony I. Testimony enhances our spiritual life a. I love biographies – Wilberforce, Bonhoeffer, Studd b. Law and Order – power of the testimonial c. Question – whose testimony has affected you and why? d. Story is important in the post-Modern culture i. Rejection of the meta ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Vineyard

Practice Prayer

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Practice Prayer

Practice Prayer   Scripture Luke 11:1-13   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Where do we pray? How do we pray? When do we pray? What do we pray? Why do we pray? These are the questions each one of us asks at one point or another in our lives. Jesus addresses these questions with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other