Sermons on Purposeful Affection:

Ordering Your Private World 3 - Exodus Part 9 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The third of a series of three sermons on how Moses' relationships affected his usefulness to God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • The best thing about ministry is relationships, building deep and close ones that change your life. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • These verses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Don’t Need The World’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #11. The believer as the temple of God and how this affects our ttitudes is the focus of this message.

If I were to preach a message about separation and the need to keep ourselves unspotted by the sin and decay all around us, there are certain verses I would use. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 – “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Victory Over The Flesh

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 10, 2020

(“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affection and lusts (Galatians 5:24),

Looking at himself in the mirror, Michael sat by the edge of the bed with a forlorn face wondering why he appears so powerless in the face of temptation that has defeated him time and again. As he pondered, he reminisced some weeks back how he was determined to war against pornography and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:6, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can You See Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 24, 2023

What happened on Easter morning according to John and how can it affect us today?

Can You See Jesus? John 20:1-13 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming The Spirit Of Death. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Today, we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is the Spirit of Death

Today, we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is the Spirit of Death. This malevolent entity seeks to destroy our lives, our hope, and our faith. But we have good news: Jesus Christ has provided us with weapons to overcome the Spirit of Death and live a victorious life. Weapons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 5:4

The Journey

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2011

“Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” Just the word “Journey” sounds

The Journey Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

(Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building God's House Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005

This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderous Weapon Of Worship Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 5, 2006

Fourth in a series on spiritual warfare. This message explores the mighty weapon of worship. Incorporates music interwoven to apply the message points.

We have reached week four in our series “Operation Enduring Freedom.” We are learning that freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with the nature of Jesus in our hearts. Let’s say that together – Freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Celebrating The Sunday School

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006

This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Help!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005

Our ability to help is limited by time, and resources but Christ is as close as the mention of His name, with everything you need.

HELP Ps 46:1 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. What is it that each and everyone of need right now more than anything? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of more things? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From An Awful To A God-Full Life

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 7, 2001

Don’t settle just to be in the Lord’s presence reach out for His power.

May 6, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “From an Awful to a God-full Life” Mark 5:21-34 A lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational