Sermons on Power For Service:

6 & 7

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 1, 2007

This is a prophetic message explaining what God is doing in our church.

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Help us to see things the way they are and understand that we need to prepare for the day you send your Son to bring us home. Rip open the heavens and visit Your ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3---Pray And Seek Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

But when we seek the first thing we must seek is God’s kingdom, not our own. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow because today has enough problems of its own. When we are doing God’s work and concentrate on that our problems will go away. When we seek

What God expects of us Part 3---Pray and seek We have talked for the past 2 weeks about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and even humbleness. Today we are going to continue with that thought about what God wants us to do, then next week we will go into what God will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ In The Midst Of Jacob's Prophecy

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007

The most improtant prophecy that Jacob made to his 12 sons is the one that he told to Judah.

Genesis 49:1-28 Topic-Jesus Christ in the midst of Jacob’s prophecy In these passage of scriptures of Genesis 49:1-28, we see Jacob lying in his sickbed in his final hours before his death calling all of his 12 sons together so he could prophecy to each of one them, and to tell them how their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Patience – Hope In Action: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights From Abraham Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

some of the character and Kingdom of God as revealed in the Old Testament.

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights from Abraham Gen 12:1-3 Intro: When we talk about the Kingdom of God, it is easy to focus only on the words of Jesus and what He taught about the Kingdom of God. There is certainly enough there to talk about and try to understand! But we can also learn a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Cause!

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

David once asked is there not a cause? and we find the answer is definitely YES and that cause is Jesus Christ and the work of Calvary.

“And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren; And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge. Now Saul, and they, and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Gods Glory Whats The Story - Haggai?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

Teaching of Gods covanent, Gods promise and the glory of his temple, the silver and gold are Gods and Gods alone, the blessings he brings to those who seek and love him and him alone

Intro - History Haggai means festival, feast, festive, I get the impression from reading this book that Haggai was the least scary of the OT prophets, a man with a heart of love, not condemning but trying to help the people truly find God and all his blessings for them. The prophet was most likely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Maturity Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

2. Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

As representatives of God’s Kingdom, all Christians must forgive others as they have been forgiven by God.

INTRO Gonzaga Players Arrested for Pot and Mushroom Possession: In an absolute shocker, two college kids from the Pacific Northwest have been arrested for marijuana and mushroom possession. Josh Heytvelt and Theo Davis were pulled over by police for a broken taillight, but inspection of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wanted Alive - Revival

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007

What does it take to have Revival? What do we need in the church, Revival. How does this happen?

Wanted Alive (Not Dead) Revival 2 Chronicle 7:11-15 > It was an old TV series entitled “Lost in Space.” I used to watch it when I was a kid. One of my favorite characters was the robot. When the Robinson family was in trouble the robot would wave his will arms and say, “Danger, Will Robinson, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

3 encouragements for Christians

Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist