Sermons on Prosperity Formula:

A New Beginning

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004

This was written for the church I was an associate pastor in before we planted our new church. Because of devotion in service to the Lord, He gave them their own building, and this is the first sermon preached in that new building.

by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor, CrossWinds Bible Church (former Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) Please allow me to deviate a bit from my usual message topics. Today, I want to talk to you about this church, and what it has done, what it is because of that, and what it will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

Making A Difference

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

How to make a difference for God in life.

MAKING A DIFFERNECE JEREMIAH 29:10 INTRODUCTION: I read a story of a man traveling through Atlanta who noticed in the Yellow Pages, in the listing of restaurants, an entry for a place called Church of God Grill. The peculiar name aroused his curiosity and he dialed the number A man answered ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Dragnet

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation.

We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation. The first parable is different than the other six. The phrase “the kingdom of heaven” is missing from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Holiness

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2004

1. Many times, "peace" in the OT was describing peace between people ("go in peace") 2. But in the NT, peace was something more, something deeper. There is a peace that is only available to the Christian; peace with/from God.

February 8, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. The fruit of the Spirit is...Peace! But how can we talk about peace? We are a world at war... war with terrorists... war between Jews and Palestinians... animosity between blacks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rise And Fall Of A Nation

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is a sermon about a nation that forgot about God.

Series: Obadiah [#1] THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION Obadiah 1:1-21 Introduction: Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. While the Babylonians were taking the Israelites into captivity, the people of Edom helped ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 13, 2004

The Word of God is Alive, Active, on Fire! This message is about how Jesus used the Word of God to fire up the 2 discourage disciples on the road to Emmaus! If you are looking for a message to encourage people to Read The Bible - this could be what you ar

Why Read The Bible? Many of you have probably have had this experience. You know someone who was once fired up for Jesus and over the years they have lost that excitement. They would read their Bible, pray, and attend church and now they have lost their passion. Possibly, this has happened to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attain The Crown Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Attain the crown of life by faithfully wearing the crown of grace and by patiently bearing the crown of thorns.

Daniel Habben How Can I Attain the Crown of Life? Revelation 2:8-11 1) Faithfully wear the crown of grace November 14th, 2004 2) Patiently bear the crown of thorns ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me God

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003

Hold on to the truth in an age where truth has become anything you want it to be.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God Isaiah 56:1-2 Isa 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-2, Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of Mustard Seed And Leaven Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Mustard Seed and Leaven

Grace – 5 – Parable of Mustard Seed and Leaven We have been working our way through the parables of Jesus. This week we look at the parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast in Matt 13 • The theme of these early parables of Jesus is “The Kingdom”. They are called this because they begin with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Ten Commandants Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 25, 2005

THE TEN COMMANDANTS OF FAITH SHOW WHAT JESUS DID FOR US WHEN HE CAME NOT TO DISTROY THE LAW, BUT TO FULFILL THE LAW!

The 10 Commandments of Faith By Tony Abram Saturday, September 14, 1996 Much is said about the 10 Commandments that God gave us through Moses in recent times. However, all that is said about the danger of them to one’s health etc, (tongue in cheek as I write this) no one has suffered harm from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

God's Call To Prayer

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful Forever To Keep His Promise Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us.

God’s promises are fulfilled even when we think he has somehow rejected us. Way back in chapter 16, Abraham, with the help of Sarah decided to hurry up the process of God fulfilling his promise. After all his promise had been delivered several years ago and nothing was going on. Surely God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Sure Word

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

The surity of God’s Word.

A More Sure Word 2 Peter 1:17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’’ 18. And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Year Challenge

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005

Challenging for commitment in the year ahead

A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR “I do concentrate on this; I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal -my reward the honour of being called by God in Christ.” [Philippians 3:14 J B Philips] As we face another New Year, it is good to look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible