Sermons on Power Of Praise:

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Service: 3 Reasons To Serve The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

Serving the body of believers is a primary function and responsibility of every believer. Here at 3 reasons to serve.

OIntroduction: For the past three weeks we have been learning about our core values: unity of faith, evangelism, discipleship, and finally today we confront our forth core value: service. I. Serving is Essential for the Function of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7) “But the manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Friends

What Are You Doing And What Are You Teaching?

Contributed by James Lee on Jul 30, 2013

What if Jesus called you to come and sit down with Him and share everything that you had taught or done? What would tell Him? Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It’s something you live by and share with others.

What if this story were actually true? “Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church where he was to be introduced as the senior pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Baptist

Whoa! Man Of The Night: A Dialogue Between Jesus And Nicodemus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2013

Being born again is a far more demanding matter than a casual acceptance of Jesus Christ. The true Christian follows Him, bearing his/her cross.

Whoa! Man of the Night John 3:1-21 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard the story of Nicodemus before and can quote John 3:16 from memory. We have heard about being born again. So we think we already know the story. Nicodemus came to Jesus that night thinking he knew the rules of how one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Modern Family God’s Way 3 – Real Men Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

No! The world does not need more, real men of genius. What the world needs now and has always needed is, Real Men of Faith.

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 3 – REAL MEN OF FAITH Text: Luke 1:8-17 Introduction: 1. A major advertising company came up with a very successful humorous campaign dubbed, “Real Men of Genius.” 2. One example was the add dubbed “Mr. Buffet Inventor.” Real Men of Genius ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Love Life Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

There is too much emphasis in today's preaching about practical and earthly matters concerning earthly love. There is a much higher love life we need to cultivate.

How is your Love Life? I John 2:15-17 Introduction Last time we met, we discussed the new commandment which was really not new, but was the one which we have had all along. Even though John did not elaborate further on what this command was, it was obvious that it was closely tied to the command ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Love Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Do No Harm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2013

When we have opportunities to help resolve conflict, we need to make sure we are careful what we say lest we become a gas can instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In a world torn by conflict, we need folks who are willing to be Peacemakers. • Christians are called to be those peacemakers. • Conflict is a part of the world we now live in, but God needs us to stay above the fray. • Last week we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Phosphorus, The Christian Element Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

Jesus is the Light of the world. But are we walking in that light

Introduction This passage, like those of the last several weeks make reference to events which happened at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. In this feast, the people made temporary shelters to live in for a week called booths. The feast lasted a total of eight days. In it was remembered the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Pitiful Fool"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 30, 2013

argument for Creationism

“The Pitiful Fool” September 1, 2013 Psalm 19:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013

The last sermon in the Ruth series examines Boaz as a type of Jesus as our kinsman-redeemer and the rewards to Ruth for her faithfulness to God.

Here Comes the Bride Ruth Series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Read the whole chapter: Ruth 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a story with a happy ending, and the Book of Ruth is that kind of story. The book began with 3 funerals and 3 weeping widows; it ends with a wedding and, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Work Of Art"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2013

To be an effective Church we must be pliable clay in God's hand.

"God's Work of Art" Jeremiah 18:1-11 I have entitled this sermon, "God's Work of Art," but I am unsure as to whether this is an appropriate title or not. Let's see where we go from here, and perhaps you can let me know if I gave this sermon a proper name. Nowadays, pottery-making is an art ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking For Evil

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 5, 2013

To share that we can be better prepared and inspired to look for and battle the evil that is so prevalent in our world today.

Let me start off this morning by sharing with you a Video Clip from KWCH 12 Eyewitness News that aired last Monday. VIDEO: “Jan Kilbourne” -Watching this entire situation unfold this past week has been a really something hasn’t it? When things like this happen we usually feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Other

What Is Real?

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 1, 2014

In order to answer the question, ‘what does it mean’ you must first answer the question ‘what is real’? I realize most people are not asking this question. But philosophers and scientists do.

The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to the questions of Origin, Meaning, Morality, Destiny. If you can answer the questions of these issues you have presented a worldview This morning I’d like to focus only on one aspect of this collection of four questions-the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other