Sermons on Prevail:

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 8, 2004

In this message we investigate the reality of the person of Jesus Christ. He is real, alive and willing to change the destiny of your life and mine.

Who is Jesus? Pastor Chuck Hill Colossians 1:15-23 (Focusing on v. 15-17) Introduction: Turn with me tonight to Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church. We will be focusing our attention on the first really strong teaching portion of this letter – it is found in chapter 1, beginning with verse ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 3, 2005

We struggle or we don’t grow. Jacob gives us the keys for how to struggle (and how NOT to struggle).

THE PASTOR’S POINTS (The view from my garden) Wrestling with God Genesis 32:1-27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Another Chance

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 28, 2005

We all need another chance. God graciously offers it if we’ll just accept it.

TEXT: JOHN 21:15-19 TITLE: “ANOTHER CHANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a fellow who definitely needs another chance in the employment scene. This fellow described his plight this way: 1. My first job was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Powerful Keys To Experiencing Victory In Battles

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 16, 2006

1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO GOD 10.THE ANGER AND JUDGEMENT OF GOD

TEN POWERFUL KEYS TO EXPERIENCING VICTORY IN BATTLES ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Quest For Righteousness

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Sends Out His Workers

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 31, 2006

Pentecost 7(C) - Jesus sends out his workers into his harvest fields equipped with his powerful word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HIS WORKERS July 23, 2006 - PENTECOST 7 - Luke 10:1-12; 16-20 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: The Lord has called us, and that is why this morning and every Sunday we hear the address: Fellow-Redeemed and Saints ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of A Good Man Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Final Part

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN (ESTHER 8-10) Do you know the safest cities to live? SustainLane, a San Francisco research group, used primary research as well as information from Risk Management Solutions to determine what cities are less vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire From Above

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006

We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Willow Tree

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006

All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Names And Titles Of Christ!!! Series

Contributed by Billy Williams on May 16, 2005

Have you Ever woundered what the bible calls christ? even in the old test. This sermon will show you and see why we should love him even more.

Names and Titles of Christ 1. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our Lord Jesus. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who Jesus really is. How can we help but love Him? All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. ADAM: (1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Sermon about communicating the gospel to our culture

Don’t Be Afraid! Text: 2 Kings 18:17-37 They sure were cute! They were the children’s choir of the Colonial Beach Baptist Church. Each member of the choir was age five or younger. As they entered the choir loft they began to sing: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about the abuse of Christian liberty and the call to serious discipleship.

SERMON TITLE: To Much of a Good Thing! TEXT: Luke 14:25-35 What is your favorite type of restaurant? Do you like to dine in those eateries that serve particular varieties of ethnic foods—like Indian, Chinese, or Hispanic? Do you like steak houses that specialize in serving finest cuts of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist