Sermons on Purposeful Affection:

How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

"God Can Use Anything” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Through Daniel’s life we learn that it’s possible to stand for what is right even everything around you is wrong!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 1 & Isaiah 43.10 1. The TIMING of GOD is always perfect. a. God is never late. He’s never early. He’s always on time. b. And the life that you have, the times in which you live, are God’s perfect choice. c. We’re here, in this city, in this state, in this year, in this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Open Secret

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

What was a mystery has now been made plain - God has healed the rift between Jew & Gentile - He has broken down the dividing wall. God heals the broken hearted & broken relationships - all by the work of Christ as revealed in the Gospel.

Intro - In 1956, Stuart Hamblen wrote the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - the chorus runs like this... It is no secret, what God can do what He’s done for others, He’ll do for you with arms wide open, He’ll pardon you it is no secret what God can do - This is the issue in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sons Of Praise

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Let’s learn from the meaning of the names of the sons of Judah (praise) what praise will give birth to in your life.

The Sons of Praise 1Ch 4:1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAISE One of the things that has always set Pentecostal churches apart from all other denominations is the way that we praise the Lord. We don’t praise God quite like some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Quality Time With The One You Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 35 through 39

Mark 1: 35 – 39 Quality Time With The One You Love 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

On The Run And Searching For Water

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2012

Like the deer pants after water, the people of God are often hounded by adversity and the enemy of our souls. Often we find ourselves running the wrong way, becoming thirsty and dry spiritually. It's time we started running to Jesus, our only true sourc

On the Run and Searching for Water By Rev. James May I know that I’ve told this before, but I want to begin this message again by bringing to your mind the story of the lion and the gazelle that dwell on the Serengeti plains of northern Africa. Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 29, 2012

Are you an old man with just dreams or a young man with vision?

Let’s begin today by looking at Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams." As I look around this room I realize that I am qualified to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Easter 2012: Because He Lives

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 6, 2012

What difference does Easter make? Does it really matter? How does it impact the way you live your life on a daily basis? When Jesus got up and walked out of that tomb, he changed everything. Here are three simple ways that Easter has impacted my life and

EASTER: BECAUSE HE LIVES Scott Bayles, Pastor Blooming Grove Christian church: 4/8/2012 Welcome to the Grove. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jul 30, 2010

Godlessness is rampant, there is so much negative around us except for one thing; God. When the negativity of this world forces its way upon us, refocus!

To God Be the Glory: David's Prayer 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 (King James Version) 10Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010

We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

What A Place To Rest And Sleep

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010

No doubt Gods always on time when we need him

WHAT A PLACE TO REST AND SLEEP Daniel 6:8Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 9Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. 10Now when Daniel knew ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Impact Of Praise & Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2010

The praise and worship that we bring to God in spirit and truth will surely move the natural, physical and spiritual realms so that it brings glory to God.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with an evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational