Sermons on Prolonging:

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Always For All Things-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016

2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019

10 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-X—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: In 1975, A 790ft. container ship was built by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester Pennsylvania. The ship was named ‘Puerto Rico’ as its major ports of call were in Puerto Rico. In 1991 the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 1, 2016

Ministry and hearing God's voice are important aspects of our service to God. The more we learn how to hear from God, the more we receive godly instructions. In this message we will learn how Samuel heard from God and shared this to Eli.

Through constant prayer and worship, we can hear God's voice. The more we hear Him, the more we receive fresh instructions from God for daily living. We need to hear Him speak to us on how we should act and what we should say to people. We need to hear Him how we should budget our finances well. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Jesus Hidden In Your Life?

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

Sometimes when the going gets tough we hide Jesus. Is he hidden in your life?

Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. Is Jesus Hidden in Your Life? 1. In Your Devotions (Personal Life) 2. In Your Daily Living (Public Life) 3. In Your Dedication ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Overcome Worry"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 13, 2003

Worry and anxiety seem to always wait for an opportune time to pounce on us, when were the least bit ready. We can overcome worry!

Southern Hills Baptist Church February 23 2003 Philippians 4: 6-7 “How to overcome worry” Pastor, Mark Hensley 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 12, 2002

“Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Mark 11:9-10.

Theme: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Text: Is. 50:4-9a; Phil. 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus on the Cross. Concerning this the writer of Hebrews says in 10:14, “For by one offering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:20, Matthew 17:1-21, John 17:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002

We need to be aware of what God can do in our lives if we would but allow Him to release His awesome resurrection power in us.

RESURRECTION POWER EPHESIANS 1:19-23 Paul writing to the Christians in the church at Ephesus tells them that he has been praying that they would begin to be aware of the exceptional and immeasurable greatness of the power which was at their disposal through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Down And Worship

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

WE MUST FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP JESUS BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WORTHY OF ALL OUR WORSHIP!

FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP REVELATION 1: 4-8/ 5:1-14 EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Little Girl byJohn M. Montgomery Her parents never took the young girl to church Never spoke of his name; never read her his word Two non-believers walkin’ lost in this world Took their baby with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Who Fear The Lord Give Him Praise

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 5, 2001

Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Theme: You who fear the Lord give Him praise Text: Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 19:28-40 Read Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Biographers normally devote very little space to the death of their subjects but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Priority

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

Here are truths from Haggai for the local church.

The Divine Priority Haggai 1:1-15 In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines the eventual outcome. Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus On Anxiety Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 23, 2002

I want to thank John MacArthur Jr for the mainpoints of this outline. Is worry consuming your life?

INTRODUCTION • How many of you here today live a life without anxiety or worry? Please raise your hand. Don’t be embarrassed to raise your hand. • What are some of the things that you worry about in life? Some things that send chills up your spine when you think about them? • People worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Help You Overcome Fear

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001

People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up in knots with concerns?

Let God Help You Overcome Fear People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist