Sermons on plateau:

Drifting

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2007

A Message about Backsliding.

“Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * Turn with me to Hebrews 2 and let’s read the first four verses. (Read) Tonight I want to spend a few minutes looking at the thought of verse 1. * What comes to your mind when you hear the word drifting? Were I to ask you to close your eyes and meditate on that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011

One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Marching On! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2011

Serving the Lord as individuals and as a collective church has its challenges, stresses, and frustrations, but God calls us to march on.

Marching On! 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 • All religious groups have conflicts; when people have to work closely together, personality and experiences lead us in different direcions. Modnern Jews have them, too. They often rely on tradition to settle matters. This joke makes the point: During a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destroying Bashan (Deuteronomy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2024

Why did God want Israel to destroy Bashan? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 3.

Did Israel inherit land from people who no longer deserved it? Do our people deserve to live where we do? Have we allowed a moment of arrogance to ruin our leadership? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 3. What was God’s decree regarding Og and his kingdom of Bashan? Next we turned and headed for the land ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Philadelphia And Laodicea Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2024

To the angel in the church at Philadelphia write............

February 24, 2024 Philadelphia (3:7-13) Philadelphia (modern-day Alasehir, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Cogamus River, about 25 miles southeast of Sardis. The City • Was the youngest of the 7 cities. • Was founded 189 BC – either by Attalus II Philadelphus, king of Pergamos and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It Happened At Night

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003

Between where we are now and where the Lord intends to take us, Between us and that Higher Plane of Living, Stands Some Sea of Challenge that Must be Crossed! The only way to get to the Capernaum of Excellence from the Bethsaida of Mediocrity is by way of

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. In the midst of erudite scholars like yourselves, I felt I ought to at least have an interesting introduction that sounded impressive with some big words. So I, like Al Louis Patterson who pastors the Corinth Church in Houston, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs, Cont.

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2004

"Geo-Chronology" and 21 proofs for a "young earth". Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 6 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS The three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS • The Bible does speak to the age of the earth...and I believe the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 8, 2021

4 Keys from the book of Nehemiah on how to get out of a rut. The Jews had stalled on building the walls around their city for 87 years. 4 Keys he employed: 1. Water the Ground, 2. See with fresh eyes, 3. A promise to fight by, 4. Tokens of God's favor

Getting Out of A Rut PPT 1 Message Title Today we are going to use the story of the book of Nehemiah to talk about getting out of a Rut. If you remember the Jews had started worshipping idols, God punished them by having the Babylonians overrun them and take most of them to Babylon as slaves. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Daniel 9:25, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven's Tableland Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

In this message, we focus on what is before us— the table prepared by our Shepherd. Just as the shepherd leads the sheep to the rich tablelands, we too are invited to experience the fullness of life on "Heaven's Tableland," living in the joy and abundance of God's provision.

Heaven’s Tableland! Psalm 23:5 Introduction: 7 Different Positions in the Psalm: 1) Underneath me = green pastures 2) Beside me = still waters 3) With me = the Lord 4) Before me = a prepared table 5) Around me = enemies 6) Behind me = goodness & merch 7) Above me = the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Counseling According To The Developmental Levels Of Youth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling According To the Developmental Levels of Youth

Counseling According To the Developmental Levels of Youth a. Basic Trust Versus Suspicion - When someone trusts God he develops an inner security regardless of one’s circumstantial difficulties. Just as a child learns how to trust his mother for protection, feeding, and instruction, so does an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

Does Anyone Care

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jun 14, 2010

This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally by demonstrating that we need Christians who understand that he church is not functioning properly unless she is carrying the gospel to the lost.

Subject: Evangelizing The Lost Scripture: Matthew 5.13-16/Psalm 126.5-6 Sermon: “Does Anyone Care?” Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally. Summary: We need Christians who understand that the Church is not functioning properly until she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist