Sermons on Pouring Forth:

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Bring Idol Worshippers Christ and then on to Maturity (Eph. 4:14,15)

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain three hindrances that inhibit idol worshippers from becoming Christians. 2. The students will explain the ways that scripture suggests we bring idol worshippers to faith in Christ. 3. The students will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Case Studies As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

How to Use Case Studies as Jesus Did

How to Use Case Studies as Jesus 1. He allowed people to put themselves in many different difficult identities, roles, and responsibilities. This allowed the people to repeat this story imagining how the woman must have felt in such a desperate condition. Jesus highlighted the fact that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift Worth Giving Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The first of a four part series that focuses on the birth of Christ

A GIFT WORTH GIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of times. And yet true to not only the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I think we’ve had at Skyline for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Use Of The Word "Our"

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This message examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the word "our."

The Apostle Paul’s Use of the Plural Possessive Pronoun OUR I Corinthians 15:3 Arminian Bible commentators teach that the plural possessive pronoun "our" is used in I Corinthians 15:3 in a universal, general, unlimited, unrestricted sense. They paraphrase the middle part of this verse in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003

This sermon is the second in a series about true Christian fellowship and community - this one focusing on the call to "love one another."

Love One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Series Introduction We began a new series last week on “one anothering,” the different commands we have in our interaction with one another. The commands we have from our Lord in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 13, 2003

Women are called to lives of faith, just like Jesus was. Their calling includes this difficult command to submit to their husbands, even ones who are not believers. What is required is the same thing required of Jesus; an obedient faith.

May 11, 2003 "Women of Faith" 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ Christianity, our faith, is most challenging when we read passages of Scripture like the one we read last week. From the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Pattern Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2007

Jesus drew the strength for that amazing response from His complete trust in His Father’s ultimate purpose to accomplish justice on His behalf, and against His hateful rejecters.

If you were not out this morning and you turned on your TV, you would probably see a bunch a shiny buildings, with a happy message of prosperity. Many of the most popular places today will tell you that God wants you to be happy, wealthy and healthy, and if you are not, then you fail. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

'saints" Romans Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities.

“Saints” – Romans Part 1 Opening Illustration: Almena Your Words from Blue Fish TV – This clip talks about the willingness on our part to give God all of our lives! Thesis: Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Uncensored: Destination Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

You know isn’t it kind of fun to think about, to imagine what Heaven might really be like? You know there’s been many different movies similar to the clip that we’ve just seen that have tried to portray a picture of what Heaven is going to be like. I’m ki

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #6: Destination Uncensored By: Mark Whelchel Well, good morning. I do hope you had a great Thanksgiving. It’s sure good to be with you this morning. You know isn’t it kind of fun to think about, to imagine what Heaven might really be like? You ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Submit To Authority" Romans Pt 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge.

"Saints submit to authority" Romans pt 19 Thesis: A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge. Scripture Text: Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 4 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 8, 2005

Here was a devoted, God fearing man, who was working for the one of the worst immoral sinners of all time. Yet, even in that undesirable position, he served the Lord faithfully. There is a message here for us in this day and age, but you will need to ch

We are taking a short interim study on "Worship" and some of its implications. In our brief and incomplete study of worship, we saw that true worship always brings change to the life of the one worshiping, to be more like the One being worshiped. There are many areas of our lives that true worship ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

Why Tragedy

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 21, 2005

At the four year anniversary of “9/11”, we still have that lingering question, “WHY?” Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, “Why?”, again. “Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?” The question is a rou

At the four year anniversary of "9/11", we still have that lingering question, "WHY?" Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, "Why?", again. "Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?" You hear the question at church, on the street, on TV and just about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Galatians Part 4 - "Be Heirs Not Slaves!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005

Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit.

Galatians part 4 – Be heirs not slaves! Thesis: Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit. Introduction: As we have been progressing through the book of Galatians we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational