Sermons on pleasing ministry:

The Church's Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Paul gives all of us valuable insight on how to become more effective in ministry.

THE CHURCH’S EFFECTIVENESS II TIMOTHY 1:1-2:2 Introduction: How would you rate your personal effectiveness concerning God? What about your church’s effectiveness? Are we really making any kind of a difference? When you come to the second letter to Timothy, Paul is writing from the loneliness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Savior Of Choice

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001

Message preached on Sunday before national election, but good for anytime of year. Skeleton outline with supporting Scripture passages.

Introduction: This week and for the last couple of months, we have heard probably more that we wish to hear about the candidates for public office. We have heard names like Bush, Gore, Buchanan, Nader, Vinroot, Easley, McNairy, Jones, and many others. What about Jesus? Would you vote for Him to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like A Rescue Worker Series

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001

Sermon on the character of Jesus.

Like A Rescue Worker Galatians 1:1-5 I. Introduction During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let’s consider . . . II. His Ministry A. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Compassion

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001

A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2002

Book sermon on Gospel of Mark emphasizes the person of Jesus.

The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1-3 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series taken from the Gospel of Mark. It is the shortest of all the inspired biographies of Jesus and probably the first one written. Its human author was a man named John Mark, who apparently writes himself anonymously ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need A Lamb!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Celebrated At A Wedding Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 16, 2002

God is present in every moment and in every event of your life.

Introduction: During this time in history, weddings were week-long festivals. The entire week would be spent celebrating the new life of the married couple. Often the entire town was invited and careful planning was required to take care of all the guests. To run out of wine was not only ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Asked For A Drink Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

What questions are you asking, and to whom are you speaking?

Introduction: After the Northern Kingdom,with its capital in Samaria, fell to the Assyrians, many Jews were deported to Assyria, and foreigners were brought in to settle the land and keep the peace. (2 Kings 17:24). The intermarriage between those foreigners and the remaining Jews resulted in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Free's A Woman Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 19, 2002

In Jesus, there is the gospel of the second chance.

Introduction: As Jesus was about to teach a crowd of people, he was approached by the religious leaders of his day. They were very angry with the success of his ministry. The attention was leaving them and they were used to keeping people under many rules. They were frustrated about their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Out With The Old - In With The New"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 19, 2001

We need discernment so that we can know when to let go of things of the past to enthusiastically seek the blessings God has in store for us in the present. Because of their clinging to the Temple the Chosen People of God missed out on the promised Messia

¡§Out With The Old -- In With The New¡¨ Hebrews 8:1-13 When we are confronted with all of the problems of the present, we are often tempted to reminisce about the days of old and how wonderful things were back then. If we experienced the ¡§good old days,¡¨ then the tendency to cling to the past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001

For thousands of years people have asked the question, "Who is Jesus?" What does the Bible say?

Who is Jesus? Intro: Today in chapter 8 we are going to take a verse by verse search on who Jesus is & why we should follow him. In verses 1-10 Jesus again feeds 4000 people by a miracle. Later the Pharisees ask him for a sign to prove he is the messiah. Instead Jesus gives them a riddle to figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus calls us to "come and see" what he has to offer the world.

Sermon on John 1:35 - 51 Come and See There is nothing that beats first hand experience. It is harder to believe what someone tells us if we cannot experience it for ourselves. Surely this is the very reason John the Baptist pointed out the "Lamb of God", and why in v39 Jesus says, "Come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed