Sermons on purpose of trials:

The Body Made Full Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

We need to get our minds off of sharing gossip, recipes, and social sagas and get them on sharing Jesus.

WHO IS JESUS One of the saddest things happening in this country today has to do with churches. Today church houses are more of a social club than a place where God’s people gather together to repent, fellowship, praise, and worship Him. You hear people all of the time talking about what’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life Of Worship

Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004

This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006

Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road To Canaan

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Apr 19, 2006

How should a church move into unknown territory?

THE ROAD TO CANAAN INTRODUCTION God has blessed us in so many ways. We have a beautiful place to worship that is furnished with songbooks, pews, and Sunday school rooms. God has blessed us with leaders, teachers, and workers. We have everything that a church needs to be successful for Christ. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 9, 2005

Vision is a God thing. It has to do with finding out what God is up to in our world and then joining Him in doing it.

This is our 4th and final message from Proverbs. Behind each of the sayings in this book is a vision of a community committed to living God’s way. This ideal community contradicts the foolish, immoral tendencies of the world, encouraging us to live productively and harmoniously to carry out the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

As I Leave You, Remember This...

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 14, 2005

Five things to remind a congregation, as you preach your last sermon to them before you move to a different ministry.

Acts 20:17-38 AS I LEAVE YOU, REMEMBER THIS... What should I talk about today – my last sermon here at Beautiful Savior as your pastor. If I ever preach to you again, it will be as a guest, or in another church where you will be visiting. So this is it. What should I talk about, on my last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of Harmony Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2007

This is a revamp of an eariler sermon by the same title inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds a Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony.  How many of you have been a part of an organization where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice And Praise The Lord

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 18, 2007

Ascribing to God His supreme worth - God who is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient, the gracious and merciful God, faithful and just God should be our unceasing and overflowing joy

Rejoice and Praise the Lord Psalm 33:1-22 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay July 14, 2007 Introduction Ascribing to God His supreme worth - God who is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient, the gracious and merciful God, faithful and just God should be our unceasing and overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"V" Is For "Church"

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

This shows what the church should be.

"V" is for "Church" (The idea for this sermon came from an e-mail I received.) 1. In the Bible, the church is characterized with several Vs. First, the church is visible. We read letters in the Bible written to people belonging to churches in certain cities. These are real people who make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship The King

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 7, 2004

We must remember that worship is our highest priority and it dwarfs every other offering we can make for Jesus. He treasures worship more than all our service. It is love behind the service that makes the fragrance. Do not get discouraged if others misund

Worship the King (Mark 14:1-10) Even though many people may down play the importance of offering our best in worship, let us remember the lessons that Mary gives us about worshiping the King. When we worship the King we fulfill God’s highest calling in our life. While the chief priests and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Worship? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we worship.

Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ