Sermons on Persuasion:

The Protection Against Fornication

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 12, 2007

This is a message to help protect men from marriage temptations that could lead to fornication and adultery.

THE PROTECTION AGAINST FORNICATION Introduction: In this study, I will offer from God’s Word four safe guards to protect our marriages. If these four "Bewares" are adhered to, your marriage tempatations can be dealt with in a Biblical manner. A. Men Beware of Her Fleshly Beauty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behi

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify and Remove the Masks People Hide Behind Mark 7:6-7:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives For Success In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem is one th

"PERSPECTIVES FOR SUCCESS IN EVANGELISM" INTRODUCTION 1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

She Called Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006

Jesus is the greatest promise given to us through scripture and realized through the obedience of Mary and Joseph.

Matthew 1:18-25 She Called Him Emmanuel Introduction - Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, was having breakfast with his dad and his younger son at the Real Food Café on Eastern Avenue, just south of Alger in Grand Rapids. As they were finishing their meal, he noticed that the waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is The Artist Of Salvation Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon provides an expository sermon based on Phil. 1.3-11.

God is the Artist of Salvation (The Perfection of the Saints) Text: Phil 1.3-11 Introduction: 1. Note the resemblance that children have to their parents. 2. Antique Road show – The dealers can identify the artist or craftsman from indicators in the artifact. 3. The author of Hebrews (and other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Family

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

What was once the sacred ground of the family has now moved into our schools and institutions. What once was a foundational institution of Biblical proportions is now in danger of crumbling at its very foundation. WHAT IS A FAMILY? ...Family is a perm

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FAMILY Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. INTRODUCTION: We have the potential throughout our lives to be part of several family relationships; The family we were born into – our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2006

There is a crisis of confidence in our country. Faith gives us the courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy.

How Jesus Instilled Confidence in the Disciples (Acts 4:13-20) Acts 4:13 - "Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men. They marveled. They realized that they had been with Jesus." There is a crisis of confidence in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Contagious! (Week 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013

This is the third of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek's Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church (I was sick the week I wrote this message and didn't have time to write the full text, this is the outline I preached from). INTRO: (title slide)  Review  How are we doing so far?  God wired each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-42

Denomination: Christian Church

He How Much More Gospel

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 26, 2013

This word changed muilitudes; I hope it's a blessing for you. Howard

The How Much More Gospel 1 John 4:17NKJ  Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. A young man who dives for exotic fish for aquariums said that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Maketh Me Lay Down Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014

We need Rest, Refreshment, and Restoration

Psalms 23:2 Monte T. Brown Introduction As we continue our messages on the Psalms 23 we come to verses 2 and 3, we will look at verse 2 this morning and verse 3 this evening. I want us to notice that there are three things that can be seen in these two verses: 1. Rest: "He maketh me to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Without Honor Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 17, 2014

Even when Jesus was denied in His own hometown, the mission of the Christian today is the same! Jesus commanded the disciples to GO and teach what they knew, and to show others that the choices they make today have consequences.

A Prophet with no Honor Mark 6:1-13 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - This is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Switch Moment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In The Banquet Hall

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015

The Banquet is waiting for us. A Banquet of complete salvation. Have you eaten yet?

In the Banquet Hall Text: Song of Solomon 2:1-17 esp. v.4 The Gospel is an invitation to the banquet hall of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. In Luke 14 Jesus used the invitation to salvation as an invitation to a Great Supper. I. THE PREPARATION OF THE BANQUET It takes much planning ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational