Sermons on Prayer Of Elijah:

Fellowship

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010

Some important characteristics of great and effective relationships in the Church.

Fellowship Some Important Characteristics of Great and Effective Relationships in the Church Hebrews 10:23-25 July 11, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Over these next few months we’re going to take a Sunday once in a while and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Who Serves

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 17, 2010

To God the Church is fundamentally God's sent Children obediently carrying out God's mission, which began in the Garden of Eden, was completed in the resurrection, and is now left to us to tell the sotry both in content and by our way of life.

God Who Serves Gen 3:21 Aug 15, 2010 Intro: I want to begin by thanking Randy for preaching last week, a good message from John 14. I had been at Gull Lake Camp with some of our young boys, and the first morning we were there I went to the 7:30am leaders meeting and heard the general ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Of Strongholds Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 24, 2010

Paul's exhortation deals with those of us who are saved. He is speaking to the body of Christ. Therefore, when he spoke in regards to the matter of ‘STRONGHOLDS,’ he was speaking of an area that encompasses every one of us as God’s people.

TITLE: PULLING DOWN OF STRONG HOLDS SCRIPTURE: II CORINTHIANS 10:3-5 I want to bring us another message this morning along the lines of last week’s sermon entitled “Saints with Sinners Problems” which I believe blessed many of us. This is the second message in a series that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Go For The Prize Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 24, 2010

God enables the growth which obtains the prize.

Scripture Introduction Some say that you know you are old when you quit looking forward and only look back. Maybe some truth hides in that slogan? As we grow older, we do reminisce more about the past and become less interested in changing for the future. This is one reason dying congregations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So You're Pro-Life... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

Being truly pro-life begins with introspeciton of one's heart.

“Law & Order: SPU – So You’re Pro-Life…” Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:21-16; Rom. 12:9-21 Identify the murderer in that scene…By the way, there’s more than one – at least if we understand the 6th commandment, “You shall not murder.” These words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing Something Useful Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

The eigth commandment not only prohibits stealing but also promotes stewardship and trust.

“Law & Order: SPU - Doing Something Useful” Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:25-28; Heb. 13:5-6 It remains still today as one of the most difficult, emotional times in my ministry. A well-liked, loyal member of the church was caught stealing from the offerings – not once but numerous times over ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010

The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’ve Got To Make It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 3, 2010

For someone in the middle of your storm, hear the word of the Lord (let us go over to the other side) You’ve got to make it, there is somebody on the other side of your storm who needs you to make it.

You’ve got to make it Mark 4:35-41 and the same day when the even was come he saith unto them, let’s pass over unto the other side then look at chapter 5:1 and they came over to the other side of the sea for somebody tonight that’s your word that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010

Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But... Well... Feet Are Dirty!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010

The action of Jesus washing the disciples feet is action based, rooted in concrete activity, and had to be done.

But… well… feet are dirty! John 13:1-17 Aug 22, 2010 Intro: The week had been stressful. Full of tension, danger, confrontation. The small band of men had been challenged, and though they hadn’t won they also hadn’t been destroyed. Yet. The opposition was strong and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tree For The Healing Of The Nations

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 15, 2010

This section of scripture assigned to me tonight describes what could be called the “new Eden.” What the first Garden of Eden was supposed to be is fulfilled here. What Adam and Eve would have had if they had not fallen is what is, here, given to God’s pe

MAGIC CITY LECTURESHIP Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III A Tree for the Healing of the Nations Revelation 22:1-2 / Acts 10:34-40 PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful, redemptive and powerful name of Jesus, I am glad to be here in Birmingham, Alabama tonight, and I am glad to have been invited, after all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Lessons On Forgiveness

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 15, 2010

As God has forgiven us in Christ, so it is our responsibility to forgive those who have wronged us.

Lessons on Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION One said, “Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it.” For three days a fierce winter storm had traveled 1500 miles across the North Pacific from Alaska, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Deacon Deac? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen Yet Free 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 19, 2010

Has God predetermined all the wickedness, pain, and destruction we see all around the world every day? If God waits on the choices of men in order to have relationship; does that deny His sovereignty?

Dakota Community Church September 19, 2010 Chosen Yet Free 2 Let’s begin by standing for the reading of God’s Word! Ephesians 1:1-14 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Optimal Mental Health Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

I want to start today by telling you what my success rate was for healing mental illness when I was a counsellor. Zero! I never saw one person ever get cured of a mental illness, and I am pretty sure not many others have either.

I want to start today by telling you what my success rate was for healing mental illness when I was a counsellor. Zero! I never saw one person ever get cured of a mental illness, and I am pretty sure not many others have either. These are not diseases that can be cured, they are mental and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9