Sermons on ranks: showing 151-165 of 6,568

Filling The Gaps Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005

This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Power

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For deacon ordination at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: deacons are to be humble, secure, and serving, and thus to coach the whole church in Kingdom ways.

Power is what the world knows. You cannot live in the metro DC area without seeing that power is everything for this world. The power of a position in the government, where you can order people around like pawns on a chessboard. The power of access to huge sums of money, so that shopping sprees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

# 9- Angels- Pt. 5 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 10, 2012

Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. Angels no longer bring messages from God to men because we now have Gods complete Word.

# 9- ANGELS- pt. 5 Bible Doctrine 9-8-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible Doctrine, and talk some more about ANGELS. Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. -- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

“a Life-Changing Vessel Of God!” Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

The resolve we need when it comes to those around us, that we have the God-given chance to be the vessel from which God will change their lives! So determined, that when everyone else has given up, we keep digging, we keep teaching, we keep walking . . .

“A Life-Changing Vessel of God!” Luke 1:58-66 Douglas – Gaelic origin . . . from the black stream, ranked 598th in popularity in the US today . . . but was ranked 30th in 1959 when I was born Deborah – Hebrew origin . . . Bee . . . most famously used in the Bible, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:58-66

Denomination: Nazarene

The Immense Love Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING HOSEA CHAPTERS 10 AND 11. WE HAVE EXAMINED WHAT THE WORD OF GOD HAS TO SAY REGARDING THE ISSUES OF HARDHEARTEDNESS AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN THESE TWO CHAPTERS. ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE BIBLE IS TH

THE IMMENSE LOVE OF GOD Hosea 11:1-9 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Only Is My Rock And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE

BIG IDEA: SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE INTRODUCTION: Where do people look for security? I. THESIS STATEMENT / REFRAIN -- TESTIMONY OF A MAN OF FAITH SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE (:1-2) Heb. word "alone" occurs 6 times at the beginning of verses 1,2,4,5,6,9 A. Single Focus of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commission To Do A Mission

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013

Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become bogged down, snagged up, and immobile. Be ready and able to move with

Be a good soldier 2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Four Revelations Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 19, 2008

Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, Son of Promise

Intro: Jesus Christ revealed Himself to us in four distinct roles while living 33 years in this world. He was the Son of God, deity, divine, holy, Alpha and Omega. He was Son of Man, He came in the flesh, He was tempted in every way like us, yet without sin. Son of David-He would be the one to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leap Over A Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2015

Only people who can run fearlessly and ruthlessly to meet giant Goliaths like David, can write such words!

Double and triple hundreds! Push boundaries! Psalm 18:29”For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.” Former India captain Kapil Dev said the iconic Sachin Tendulkar ‘did not know how to make double hundreds and triple hundreds and four hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Five E's Of Church Growth

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

church growth

The Five E’s Of Church Growth Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Owl #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021

Obedience is required to be a disciple of Jesus so we, as His army, succeed in the direction He has sends us

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:27, Proverbs 30:24-28, 1 John 3:8, Hebrews 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008

At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

And, like the ancient Roman soldiers who were slain in battle, and carried off the field on their shields, the shield of faith will carry you home to glory and bring you into the presence of the Lord!

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 25, 2014 Ephesians 6:16 THE SHIELD OF FAITH Continuing to examine the various pieces that constitute “the whole armor of God.” • Taking my time/preaching/each piece/armor Coming/day/each/our lives/know “the whole armor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist