Sermons on Pluck:

Doing The Work

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

When God gives us a task or a responsibility, He also gives us the ability and strength necessary to do that task.

Doing The Work Exodus 3:1-4:13 by S. M. Henriques There are few things as frustrating and discouraging as being given a job to do, and not knowing how to do it. The more active you are as a person, and as a Christian, the more demands there will be made on your energies, your time and your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 2, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches the passion we should have to know Jesus, to follow Him, to love Him.

"Passion for Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 10:19-31, KJV Purpose: It is an eternal surprise to me. Jesus wants to know me. And the Son of God allows me to know Him. Jesus gives me eternal life, never perishing, never separated from Him. My passion is to know Him, to follow Him, to love ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

18 Inches To Salvation

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

There are thousands of people today that are only 18 inches away from salvation.... there are thousands of people going to hell, because of that 18 inches of space

18 Inches to salvation! 7/16/02 Do you realize that most accidents that occur could be prevented by just a few inches? There are automobile accidents every day and many times you can see that the person was trying to avoid whatever had happened, and if there had just been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget The Salt

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Salty things are spoken by Christ, to remind us of who we are and what we need.

October 19, 2003 Mark 9:38-50 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

A Patient Urgency

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2002

God calls us to apprenticeship. Evangelism (the mission) is more important than our own personal spiritual growth; demonstrated through Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul; and with a focus on 1 cor 9.

A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cut In On You?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 24, 2005

It was for freedom that Christ has set us free!

WHO CUT IN ON YOU! GALATIONS 5: 1 ~ 13 1. Introduction: Mindset God has given His salvation freely to every one who believes in the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. But the enemy, whom the Amplified Bible aptly describes as the evil genius of this world does his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

A Patient Urgency

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Challenging Christians to the Mission of evangelism, and putting it first.

A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Heard It Said | But I Say To You ... Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 8, 2007

This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 4th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 4 You have heard it said | But I say to you … Matthew 5:21-48 [To save space - please read separate] OPENING REMARKS A. Structure 1. Today A. People are structured. We desire to know what the rules and boundaries are in order that we may not stray too far from our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Shake That Ole Snake Off Into The Fire!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

Spiritual vipers often appear out of the fires of life.

SHAKE OFF THAT OLE SNAKE INTO THE FIRE I. Background: The religious Jews (Pharisees & Sadducees) want to kill Paul. Paul goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and is recognized by the Pharisees. They start to beat Paul but he is rescued by Roman soldiers. Paul gives a defense before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unfinished Business Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Lessons on effective evangelism from the example of Jesus when he was celebrating Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication).

Unfinished Business Fortifying the Foundations # 24 John 10:22-42[1] Intro: The Jewish Celebration, Hanukkah, began last Friday evening at sundown and will end two days after Christmas. It is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 164 B.C. Hanukkah (Chanukah) ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Honor The Overlooked

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Boasting Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 2, 2005

If you don’t run, the enemy will be scared that you will fight back and he will run away.

I would like you to read this message with rapt attention and with full concentration. God has a purpose for making this bulletin come your way. No one goes to the market without having a specific thing in mind to buy or to sell. Allow the purpose for which God has made you see this message, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best (And Worst) Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 11, 2007

This is the seventh in the Future History series. Daniel 7 is one of the most important chapters on prophecy in the Bible.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort Of Certainties

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

In spite of the uncertainties of our modern world, the child of God can be absolutely confident in, and certain of their relationship with Jesus Christ. This message explores those certainties.

The Comfort Of Certainties Text: 2 Tim.1: 12b; 3: 10-15 Intro: It almost goes without saying that we live in a world that is unstable and uncertain. Almost everything is in a constant state of turmoil and change. I guess uncertainty is just simply a part of life, and always will be, as long as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist