Sermons on Prerequisite:

The Unpopular Truth

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Following Jesus - For The Rest Of My Life Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Final sermon in the Following Jesus series

Following Jesus – For the Rest of my Life December 11, 2005 Mark 8:34 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Working Of His Power" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2003

We must have the Spirit of Christ, to live the Christ life, to do the work of Christ (#7 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

If you will remember back to our coverage of verse one, you know that Paul called himself ‘prisoner of Jesus Christ’, and then he broke from what he seemed about to say, and began a rather lengthy qualification for that terminology. When we read verses 2-7 we find that he is reiterating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-7

Denomination: Orthodox

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Through the early chruch’s example we can learn how to encounter the presence of God in a fresh and powerful way. Are you hungry for an encounter with God?

Todd Coget a minister in Indiana tells a story of growing up on a pig farm. They raised about a thousand pigs a year; there would be two or three hundred little oinkers running around in one field. Long before the sun would rise each morning Todd would walk into the field to feed the pigs and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Invitation To Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores context and content of Jesus’ invitation: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

An Invitation to Fulfillment Fortifying the Foundations # 18 John 7:37-8:1[1] 10-19-03 Turn with me this morning to Lev 23:39-43 39 "’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, (that is about this time of the year—in fact, today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles or ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Dead Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

"A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Patience Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since patience means “slow to get angry,” we’ll focus on some of those things that cause us to burn with anger so that we can learn the discipline of waiting

Preparing for Patience Rev. Brian Bill July 1, 2001 A truck driver sat down to eat at an all-night restaurant. The waitress had just served him his meal when three guys riding Harley’s showed up and swaggered into the diner. One grabbed the man’s hamburger; another took a fistful of his French ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope” In Haggai And Zechariah: True, False, Postponed And Perilous Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Theme Paper in Haggai-Zechariah, tracing the appropriate applications of hope, despite the difficult realities of our circumstances. An excellent theme for redevelopment pastors to consider.

“Hope” in Haggai and Zechariah: True, False, Postponed and Perilous The Shawshank Redemption: Morgan Freeman tells fellow-inmate Tim Robbins, “Hope is a dangerous thing. Drive a man insane. It’s got no place here.” In a place like Yehud, with the Jews seeking to rebuild the temple amidst ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desiring His Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007

1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 19, 2009

Is preaching foolishness? Believe it or not, that’s what the Bible says. The preaching event seems like foolishness to people. But despite how it might appear, it’s the way that God has ordained to equip His church.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-15 As you know, this past week I went to a pastors’ conference called Basics 2009. Somebody saw the announcement up on the slides last week and jokingly said, “Don’t you think you’ve got the basics down already?” I don’t remember how I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

For some this decision eventually turned into a commitment for Christ, which meant that after accepting the redeeming power of Christ they moved on to working and being involved in the ministry in one way or another according to their God given calling, g

What does it mean to be born again? The New Birth - John 3:1-9 Too often in our Christian walk we go about our business without truly understanding the commitment that we made on that faithful day, the moment, the place, the time when you accepted Christ as your personal Savior, and hopefully, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Filthy Clothes

Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007

God wants to give us a robe of righteousness and mitre of holiness upon our heads in place of our filthy clothes and earthly thinking.

Filthy Clothes By Pastor Jim May We are going to have a very special guest in our service next Sunday. I hope all of you will put on your best suit of clothes. This guest is very well-liked by many, and hated by some. He is extremely wealthy and is considering making a huge donation to our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Call To Repent

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation.

GOD’S CALL TO REPENT--Luke 3:1-14 Proposition: God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to repent of all their sins and make things completely right with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Get To Heaven With Clean Feet

Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 30, 2007

The quality of our relationship with Jesus Christ is dependent upon how we deal with personal sin.

Introduction Illustration: How Do You Get Into Heaven? This question will bring a variety of answers. A confusion of views is evident in the following sampling of opinions gathered for the Radio Bible Class program ’Sounds of the Times’: (responses are mine) · "God wouldn’t send you to hell." ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-11

Denomination: Baptist