Sermons on Purpose Of Prayer:

Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Money! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

An Example Worth Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life

“The Breastplate of Righteousness” “Battle Lines” #3 - December 6, 2009 OPEN: Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you not from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life. You and I live I a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acquiring Wisdom For Dummies

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 6, 2011

What are you really relying on today? The wisdom of the world? The wisdom of your understanding? Or the Wisdom of God?

--"Acquiring Wisdom for Dummies" #4 in walking in wisdom series OPEN: So for the past several weeks now we've been talking about walking in wisdom. I've kind of camped on this concept for awhile because, well -- it seemed the wise thing to do. It flows out of Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Create The Devil Series

Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 6, 2011

This Bible study answers questions about where the devil came from, who is he, and many other facts about the devil that many do not know

Most people in the world are being deceived by an evil genius bent on destroying their lives - a brilliant mastermind called the devil, or Satan. But this dark prince is much more than what you might think... many say he’s just a devious mythical figure, but the Bible says he’s very real, and he’s ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Draw Near - Part One

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

The Longing Of God’s Heart Is For All Of Us To Draw Near To Him With A Fully Surrendered Heart.

Open: Start by singing "I Surrender All." All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at his feet I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 26, 2012

In this sermon, we review four major clues for the existence of God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a family who had two young boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. 1. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their school or neighborhood, their sons were probably involved. 2. They boys' ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009

What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Rush To Judgment Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011

Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Were The Offices Of Apostle And Prophet Intended To Be On-Going?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Kingdom Now / Five-Fold Ministry / Apostolic-Prophetic movement teaching and the Authority and Gifting of Every Born-Again Christian

Jesus dwells in every Born-Again Christian, and they have complete access to the fullness of God. He is as He has always been, and as He will always be (See Hebrews 13:8). The supernatural gifts and governmental authority have been given to every Christian to edify and perfect them as needed at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, Jeremiah 23:30-40, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 3:2, Acts 1:20-26, 2 Peter 1:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 2 John 1:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Steps Up To The Challenge

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Three faith lessons from the live of Caleb. His example instructs us on how to face the challenges in our lives. God identified three things about Caleb that distinguished him from the crowd and explains God's blessings on him.

Intro In Numbers 13 we are introduced to a man named Caleb. He was the leader of the tribe of Judah when Moses sent the tribal leaders into the Promise Land to explore it in anticipation of invasion. Follow with me as we read Num. 13:17-20 “Then Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-14, Joshua 15:16-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 2, 2018

The record of Jesus' last week begins here. The time had arrived for Him to present Himself openly to the Jewish people as their Messiah-King. He would do this in fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.

-Sunday- Bethany, Jerusalem, Bethany (Title) Triumphal Entry (Zech. 9:9), Matt. 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44 (Focal Passage), John 12:12-19 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 7, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 26: 1 – 34

Genesis 26: 1 – 34 More is caught than taught 26 There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar. 2 Then the LORD appeared to him and said: “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land of which I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel