Sermons on Prompt Obedience:

What A Baptism Says

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

A 3 point sermon on the subject of baptism and what it says about those who are being baptized.

What a Baptism Says * The example- Jn. 1:29-34 * The explanation- 1st Cor 15:1-4 & Rom 6:1-4 * The expectation- Matt 28:19 & Acts 2:38,47 & Acts 9:18 I. Someone has been saved * “saved” = approx 50 times in N.T. in relation to being rescued. * rescued from what? Sins power, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Among The Unlikely

Contributed by Adam Lawley on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon that tells a story of a man who was an unlikely leader chosen to lead a nation to an unlikely situation and victory. He had to accept the task, have faith and obey the plans.

As he stood there staring across the field within a stadium filled to the top, John Elway was in the 1987 AFC championship game losing by 7 points with 5 minutes left and 98 yards to drive to score and potentially be in the NFL Super Bowl. He was looking for a victory in an unlikely situation. Read ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of The Cargo Cult

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 7, 2010

Rather than being a shoddy imitation, we need to emulate the Book of Acts Church, unintimidated by others.

The Curse of the Cargo Cult 2 TImothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Secreto De Una Bendición

Contributed by Neftali Zelaya on Apr 23, 2010

Las bendiciones de Dios son para beneficio del pueblo de Dios. Si el pueblo no disfruta de esas bendiciones, ese es otro problema. Quizá porque no ha aprendido a usar la llave correcta...

EL SECRETO DE UNA BENDICION Pastor Neftali Zelaya - Centro Cristiano Adulam Texto: 1 Reyes 17:8, 9 Introducción: Las bendiciones de Dios son para beneficio del pueblo de Dios. Si el pueblo no disfruta esas bendiciones, este es otro problema. Probablemente sea que el pueblo no ha aprendido a usar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know, To Obey, To Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2010

July 1988: God's way of life is not burdensome or negative or arbitrary. To know God's way and to do it is to have abundant life.

There is an old saying to the effect that what you don't know won't hurt you. I beg to differ. If it is true that what you don't know won't hurt you, then why don't we just let babies pop anything and everything into their mouths, just as they want to do? Obviously we know that some things will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Success Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2010

David Gives us a fomula for success!

INTRODUCTION • MOVIE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • One of the pressure points of life deals with the whole issue of success. • The drive to succeed in life can be strong and it can be at times a bit elusive. • I think that most people want to be successful in life. • How many of us want to be a failure or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:10-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Times Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2010

A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 23

Zechariah 8: 1 – 23 Good Times 1 Again the word of the LORD of hosts came, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; with great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will return to Zion, and dwell in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Return To Bethel

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2010

Just like God called Jacob back to Bethel, so should we hear and respond to return to our place of spiritual birth.

Return To Bethel Genesis 31:13 The life of Jacob is an interesting read for many reasons. Almost every type of person imaginable can find something in common with Jacob (even if it's nothing but being a parent). Let me recap a little of his life. Jacob & Esau were twin boys of Issac, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:13

Denomination: Baptist

Muchas Excusas Para Servir

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Jan 6, 2011

Cuando Dios no llama a servirle presentamos muchas excusas; Dios se encarga de derribar cada una de esas excusas hasta que nos decidimos a servirle y descubrimos que somos instrumentos poderosos en sus manos para su gloria y para bendición de su pueblo.

MUCHAS EXCUSAS PARA SERVIR Exodo 3:10-4:17 Había un joven tan fanático del equipo América que siempre que jugaba ese equipo en el estadio Azteca no se perdía el partido. Y nunca ha dejado de ser seguidor del América a pesar de que podría usar las siguientes excusas para abandonarlo. Cada que voy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirit Led Living Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[Teaching Carrie how to fly a kit story.] [2] [Flying kites with kids story.] You know what? We can live like that kite. Our lives can be lived like they’re meant to be lived. We can soar above the muck and the mire of mediocrity and live an elevated life. Now I’m not talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Game Time--Time To Call An Audible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 16, 2011

This message deals with the need and willingness to make quick changes in our lives when the Spirit calls us to do so.

It’s Game Time-Calling An Audible January 16, 2011 Genesis 32:1-8 Acts 16:6-15 How many of you have ever been in a situation in which you were going to do something with another person and at the last minute you realized what you had planned was not going to work, so you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011

Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Loving The Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2011

Peter gives us some simple commands to help us to love life and see good days.

Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say “The Good Life?” 1. Did you know that "The Good Life" is a state slogan for the state of Nebraska? 2. “The Good Life” is a philosophical phrase for the life that one would like to live. 3. You might be surprised to know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua's Farewell Challenge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 19, 2011

Joshua reflects on the conquest of the land and the need for the people to be serious about being faithful to God

The land has been conquered. The people are beginning to settle into their new life in the promised land. Joshua is coming to the end of a long life. So he calls the people to come and hear his final words of encouragement and challenge. What he has to say is critical for their life together and, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Stepping Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 26, 2011

Do you really believe that God can do all that His Word says He can do? Do you have enough faith to believe? If God told you to do something that seemed impossible would you have enough faith to do it?

Do you really believe that God can do all that His Word says He can do? Do you have enough faith to believe? If God told you to lay your hands on a person who just suffered a compound fracture of their tibia & fibula and declare that they are healed would you have any doubt in your mind? If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal