Sermons on Process Of Discipleship:

Crown Me

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Is The Sacrifice On Your Altar?

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 31, 2006

This message explores the question of whether a believer is living as a sacrifice before the Lord.

Is the sacrifice on your altar? 1. The identity of New Testament priests 1 Pt 2:9 – key: royal priesthood Reformation – sola Scritura; rediscovery of the role of the average believer (believer-priest) Not only are we the freest of kings, we are also priests forever, which is far more excellent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Care Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

God cares! There’s no question about that. But how can we experience that God really care for us.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, we all learned that God cares for us and He is concern for our needs. Today, we are going to find out from His words how we can experience his care. From the passage, man’s greatest concerns are food to eat and clothes to wear. The same passage is also saying to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message will help us to examine our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm our intent to stand committed to it.

COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL Acts 5:17-32 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever thought about commitment? 1. We make commitments on a regular basis – some are informal and some are formal a. Informal 1) We start school – a commitment to education 2) We go to work – a commitment to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Great Men Serve Best

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2006

In this power crazy world there are still humble servants of Christ who do not seek recognition or reward from men.Jesus is our true example of being a man of God!

There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no formal training, who exhibit the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Deacon Ordination Message drawn from the life of John the Baptist.

THE MAN GOD USES - John 1:6, 19-23; 3:22-36 I would like you to think this morning, about what a great time this was. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the Garden of Eden, God had promised the coming of One Who would crush the serpent’s head with His heal. Thousands of years had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Had The Buts?

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

Any old excuse will do...for serving The Lord

This morning I’m going to give yall an opportunity to exercise. Yeah, I’ll let yall change seats. This will be your only chance though. I just want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: *other

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focusing Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 19, 2006

Focusing our lives in line with the Shema, "Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and might," is another key element in attaining and maintaining a balanced life and living an abundant life.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Focusing Your Life” INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we’ve been addressing the issue of balance and how we can achieve and maintain this essential element of the abundant life. We’ve have investigated ways to slow down, to keep a sense of awe in our lives, to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Power Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006

When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Changing Your Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 22, 2006

The new life in Christ means we have to change our old methods of living. This message examines the changes that should take place in our speech, relationships and actions.

Changing Your Ways Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:25 (HCSB) Since you put away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. Lying Is No Longer an Option  The old self has been put off  A conscious decision  Replaced by new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Freemen React To Authority" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon 8 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. 12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Our Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 15, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from The Exchanged Life perspective.

This morning I want to take us on a journey to the cross. And I don’t know how long this journey will take for each of us to get there. As far as my leading us along the path through preaching only God knows. The travelogue will take a couple of weeks anyway you look at it. But your actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Session 8 "From Anxiety To Peace” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

Week 8 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 8 “From Anxiety to Peace” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Video - Domino Intro (1min) + Video - Raising the Sail – Women of Faith video drama (15min) Intro: + How many can relate to that video? Maybe it’s not an issue with your kids, or drugs, but we can all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church