Sermons on Prisons:

Where Is Our Focus?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013

Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five All's Of Christ

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 29, 2007

The Five All’s of Christ remind us that Christ is everything that we need.

Five All’s by Pastor Donny Granberry 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. “All grace…always...all sufficiency…all things…all good work” In the original Greek, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting On God For His Promises!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 2, 2007

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! The of the most difficult things a person has to do is wait. I do not like to wait at long stop lights, nor stand in lines. I think I learned to dislike lines when I was in the US Army. Hurry up and wait. We much learn to

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! (Acts 1:1 KJV) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, (Acts 1:2 KJV) Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1-5

Hero's Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON THAT DOES ABOVE AVERAGE THINGS

TITLE: HEROES OF GOD TEXT: HEBREWS 11:6-7 INTRO: In the 1980’s there was a popular song that said “I need a hero” if there was ever a day and time that this world needed a hero it is now. The commercial for cheese had the world falling apart and underdog under a table eating a block of cheese. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ezekiel's Call

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 29, 2003

God equips and strengthens those He calls to service

Ezekiel’s Call Ezekiel 2:1-8 Primary Purpose: God equips those who He calls to service. Some miners and settler in British Columbia were stripping Fort Alcan of lumber, electrical appliances and plumbing when they made a amazing discovery. While dismantling the jail they found that the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Regarding Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul urges believers to focus on rejoicing in Christ all throughout their days, and not just during coorporate worship.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 14, 2001 Date Preached: February 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Rejoicing Text: Phil 4:1-7 v.4 – “…rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Service To The Saints

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

The call to serve includes the whole body of the church. We reach out across the world following the example of St. Paul to build and encourage the church and her saints.

Service to the Saints John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. This Sunday will mark the close of our church for the summer season. While ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Is Not Your Friend

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Coming Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 17, 2008

Palm Sunday was a special day to Jesus for a couple of reasons.

Blessed is the Coming Kingdom Mark 11:7-10 Mar. 16, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Palm Sunday was special to Jesus for at least two reasons: 1 He’s embracing His place as the Messiah, the Anointed. a Donkey, garments were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplining Our Children

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2010

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken from a series by the same name by Craig Groes

Christmas is For-giving Part 1 Forgiving Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Three part series- finish Christmas Eve. Encourage people- invite friends- (Mtt 28:19-20, Eph 4:11-12). The Christmas Season The series is entitled- Christmas is For-giving. We think of Christmas as a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Felix Trembled Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 23, 2012

This message shows the power of telling the truth.

Felix Trembled Acts 24: 24/25 “And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, go thy way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: *other

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free