Sermons on productivity: showing 1,021-1,035 of 13,987

Maturing Resolutions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Making the commitment to grow in spiritual wisdom and to live lives worthy and pleasing to God.

AT THE END OF EVERY YEAR THE INEVITABLE TIME COMES WHEN WE HEAR COUNTLESS STORIES OF ALL THE MAJOR EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE THE GREATEST IMPACT IN OUR LIVES AND IN OUR HISTORY. OVER AND OVER AGAIN I NOTICE THAT THE THINGS THAT SEEM TO GRAB THE HEADLINES AS THE "GREATEST STORIES" ARE THE ONES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sowing & Reaping

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

We need to learn a caution in regard to what we sow in our lives, because it will produce fruit good or bad.

There are certain principles in scripture, which are fundamental to our prosperity as believers. This is one of them. Its truth relates to much more than financial giving. In creation God ordained a cycle of growth that begins with seed continues through fruitfulness onto further seed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3perspective:personalities Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

Today the perspective of great personalities as spiritual stars could be dangerous.

#3 Perspective: Personalities. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#3 of 4. TEXT: Philippians 3:3 ... and have no confidence in the flesh." Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST. We are pondering perspectives or view points and how these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3, Matthew 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tithe

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 7, 2005

Admonition to tithe and what tithing is.

The Tithe Rev. John W. Gerald I. A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THE TITHE IS. Le 27:32 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. Simply stated, the tithe is one tenth of the increase. To explain that takes a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:32

Denomination: Methodist

Warning Signs On The Road To Judgment

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 21, 2006

There are warning signs on the road to judgment that can lead to safety or destruction

WARNING SIGNS ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT 3/19/06 Mark 6:53-56; 7:1-24a S__L__R__ 1. Young Preacher 1st Serm at New Church – 2nd Coming a. very dramatic presentation – forgot next pt. b. backed up –rushed forward – Jesus “I’m Coming’ c. still blank -w. more force – nothing; d. rushed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Reflections As A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Feb 15, 2007

A wise approach to Leading in the 21ST century

MY REFLECTIONS AS A LEADER BISHOP DAVID IBELEME 2 Cor. 13:5 To Reflect - To turn or throw back as rays of light, heat or sound. - To think carefully or ponder - To be mirrored as to give back an image  Reflection is a major key to adult learning – Jam. 1:22ff; 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Sealed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon addressed the power of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.

We Are The Sealed Ephesians 1:1-14 SEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT We live in a world where people try their best to stop others from tampering with certain materials. The milk containers that we buy have the tamper-proof rings around the cap. Pickles come vacuum-packed. There is a little knob on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Like Any Store I Know Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 29, 2006

For the last three weeks we have compared the church to a store - a store getting ready for Christmas. But the church is not a store - it is a unique institution designed by God to share His grace with a broken world.

Intro.: I need to apologize to you - I lied to you. 1.I told you that we would spend time looking how we might restock the store. 2.But it dawned on me during the week that if I did that, I was leaving he wrong impression. 3.It might sound as if the church were just another store – with a product ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Good Steward Of My Time Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2007

One of four sermons on the stewardship of life.

Time is a precious commodity. Where does it go? Perhaps a Pennsylvania consulting firm can "shed a little light" on this question. The average American over the course of a lifetime will spend...6 months sitting at stop lights; 8 months opening junk mail; 1 year searching for misplaced items; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above Mediocrity

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007

Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

(As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wonderful Gift Of Creation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2004

This is the first of a three part series looking at 3 gifts. the first is the gift of Creation, the second will be man’s "gift" of rejection, and then Christ’s gift of Redemption.

GOD’S WONDERFUL GIFT OF CREATION Genesis 1:1;Psalm 19:1-6;Col 1:16 GIFTS ARE NOT MOTIVATED BY NEED BUT BY CHOICE GIFTS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE I GOD HAD US IN MIND WHEN HE CREATED WHAT HE CREATED Isaiah 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

#1seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We begin a series on the testing process of life.

This is Part #1 Seasons of testing... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew; and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the ROCK! James 1:13 -15, But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3fruit Of Spirit Peace Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

This is the 3rd study in the fruit of the Spirit:PEACE.

#3 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: PEACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE STUDYING THE FRUIT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Laws Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002

The are some spiritual laws regarding prayer.

I again Ponder. Today I ponder prayer. I love to pray. Prayer is my way of releasing faith and submitting my heart to the Divine plan for me. I think good prayer is talking, and praying in the Spirit, and praising. But I have learned good prayer takes time to be still and allow time to listen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Most Powerful Statement (1)

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Oct 30, 2004

An expository presntation of Colissians 1:9-14.

Paul’s Most Powerful Statement Colossians 1:9-14 Rev. Phillip A. Wright 1. Paul and the Church at Colosse (1:9-14): The Colossian church was not a product of Paul’s ministry. Rather in the earlier passages, Paul mentioned that he heard about them from another believer. Since hearing about their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist