Sermons on Persuade:

"Our Accountability For Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2011

We should gather for fellowship with God’s people with eternity in view.

Our Accountability for Fellowship (READ VERSE 25) “and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” The Day to which the writer refers to here is the Day of Christ’s return. The writer tells us to be faithful to gather together with God’s people with eternity in view. Why? Because . . . 1. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

He Set His Face To Jerusalem

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 11, 2012

This is what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, He had a firm resolve to do the will of the Father

He Set His Face to Jerusalem Isaiah 50:2/9 Verse seven states, “I have set my face like a flint.” This is a statement of courage with a firm commitment to accomplish what God had sent Him to do, in spite of all the scorn and hatred heaped upon Him. The Messiah was dedicated to one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:2-9

Denomination: *other

The Declaration Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012

The Holy Spirit Baptism is for the believer to do greater work for the Kingdom of God.

The Declaration of the Holy Spirit Baptism The word Declaration means - The act of declaring – A positive or formal statement – Something that is announced or proclaimed. Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: *other

The Lessons Of Hannah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 25, 2012

When we turn to God and turn ourselves over to Him, He will hear our prayers and grant us what He knows is best for us, in ways beyond all that we ask or think.

The Lessons of Hannah 05/09/10 AM Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! Special days celebrating mothers in the United States go back to the late 1800's. In 1872 Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) staged an unusual protest for peace in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tenacious Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

God does not giv e up on us. He keeps showering us with his love, grace and mercy.

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 “Tenacious” INTRODUCTION During the Battle of Britain, in World War II, Winston Churchill has been quoted as saying, “Never give up, never give up, never give up!” I have always thought these words rang true for Christians as we walk as disciples ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 22, 2011

Don't expect the demands of salvation without the demands of discipleship.

[If you would like to read more of Pastor Jonathan's sermons, you can follow his blog at blog.fhfbc.org or you could subscribe to his sermon of the week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] ARE YOU A FOLLOWER? Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? You might say, “Weren’t the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Render To Caesar....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2011

A brilliant and awesome response - and an awesome challenge to us today

Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the street. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Eyewitness Of Majesty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2010

The Gospel writers did not collect hearsay, but put together eyewitness accounts.

Eyewitness Of Majesty (2 Peter 1:16-18) 1. Christianity is a personable faith. It is based on human eye-witness accounts and records. Christianity is God reaching down to man. Our relationship to God is a personal one, if we really know Jesus Christ. Other religions advocate man taking the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destroy And I Will Rebuild

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 22, 2011

Watch things come to life now.

DESTROY AND I WILL REBUILD Matthew 27 1When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Eye Exams

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Some are looking for Jesus while others refuse to see. Which one are you?

Intro. In chapter 11, we saw the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. At the beginning of chapter 12, Jesus is anointed, and He declares that Mary did this for His coming death. I. A Visitation that was Desired - vs. 21-26 The Gentiles come and seek an audience with Him. A. A Strong ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity Gospel Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

There is a new gospel being preached, the "Prosperity Gospel". What should we do with it?

Prosperity Gospel ? Random thoughts Galatians 1:6-10 "6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Trick Or Treat: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 30, 2010

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? How should churches respond to people who do?

In a day when good is called evil and evil is called good, it is very difficult to establish boundaries, especially involving questionable issues. Churches seem to accept more and more worldliness, while some Christians are getting less and less tolerant of anything except their version of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fear

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2010

The devil is the sinister minister of fear. It's the opposite of faith, which is what pleases God. Fear Degrades our Lord, Destroys our Lives, and Delights our Enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Fear Nehemiah 6:9-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Fear.html In chapter 6 it's the devil's last ditch effort to stop the good work on the wall. We have seen him use distraction and slander, and now fear - [worry, anxiety, nervousness.] Twice in our passage we see 'afraid' and also 'fear.' The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 14, 2010

Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

As the opening act of the Greatest Story Ever Told, each character mentioned in the Christmas narrative has had a number of literary traditions and homiletical assumptions added that may or may not be directly traceable to the text of the Holy Bible. One of these is none other than the Innkeeper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

However... Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

How current is your testimony? What has God done for you THIS WEEK?

However… Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 What was the most exciting thing that happened in your life this week? Did you have any “victories” this week? Sometimes our testimonies are so outdated one might wonder if God is still real to us! If God is real to us today, then we ought to have lots of reasons to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God