Sermons on Real Believers:

Interuppted By Destiny

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

You will be interuppted by destiny. What will you do?

“Interrupted by Destiny” Text: Judges 6:1-16, 6:25-27; Psalms 37:23 Introduction: I believe that there are 3 levels of living. The first is Survival. Too many of us are caught in this mode of living. We glamorize survival. We make game shows based on the idea of just getting back and just ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

“Transformers” Pt. 3 – The Spirit We have discussed that we need a transformation in our mind. What we think about, how we think about us, others, and church. Then last week I challenged you to have a transformation in how you use your vessel – your body. Are you silver or Styrofoam? I know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For The Lost

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 13, 2008

Who’s on your prayer list? We spend more time praying for the saved who are sick than for the unsaved who are lost ... more time trying to keep the saints out of Heaven than the lost out of Hell.

Praying for the Lost Matthew 9:35-38 Billy Graham once said that he estimated that only 5% of believers had ever shared the gospel message of salvation with someone else. Evidently, a young fellow named Jim did not want to be left out of that group. Having lived in Orlando, FL all of his life, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Empowered To Engage Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 20, 2008

The leader’s responsibility is to bring out the best in people.

Allow me to thank all of you who lovingly prayed that my surgery would be successful. Thank you also for helping us one way or the other. Our family felt so encouraged. I remember some of you assuring me not to worry for they will take care of the church. Those are words that pastors would love to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 23, 2008

It was the sin of every individual that caused Jesus’ death, not any race of people or political agenda.

Who killed Jesus? Isaiah 53:4 – 6 On vacation I hiked a pass overlooking the Loyalsock Creek in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a difficult incline that I estimate in many places to have been 60O. There was a stern warning at the head of the trail that you should not stray from the path. As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Watch

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 26, 2008

Jesus emphasizes, not the time of His coming, but whether when He comes He will find us watching and ready.

Watch! Mark 13:31-37 When our ship was in dry dock, I was assigned a watch in the barracks one night. I don’t remember what the problem was, I usually did not have this problem, but that night I was very sleepy. Since it was my own barracks I was roaming, I slipped into my room and lay down ... ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:31-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Authority

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 28, 2008

What is Spiritual authority and who can have it?

I think we all agree that ours is a spiritual battle...EPH 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Where are these "spiritual hosts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Mile Christianity Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing The Word In Your Life!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Apr 15, 2009

In the mouth of two or three witnesses a word is established.

This [is] the third [time] I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. (KJV) Paul is speaking to the Corinthian saints and declares that each of his visits to them constitutes a separate witness of his message. The word ‘established’ means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to overcome fear, stress.

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR PT 2 EPH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

Denomination: *other

Let's Get Stirred Up

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

3 different uses for the phrase Stir Up

LET’S GET STIRRED UP! 2TIM 1 3-10 2 Timothy 1:3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-10

Denomination: *other

No Fear

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Because of God's faithfulness, Christians have no reason to fear!

NO FEAR PS 46 Psalm 46:1-11 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song for Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

God Will Do What Is Good Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2016

God will do what is good in His sight. We trust Him by doing what is right and leaving the rest to Him. Doing what is right will cost us, but it is the right thing to do.

In 2 Sam 10 the king of the Ammonites, Nahash died and his son, Hanun (hey nun), ruled in his place. • David wanted to show kindness to the new King, so he sent a delegation to express his condolences to Hanun for the loss of his father. • Unfortunately, this good gesture was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Love Is The Glue"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 10, 2016

Sermon on the "garments of grace" in Colossians 3

“LOVE IS THE GLUE” Col. 3:12-14 INTRO – It’s interesting to see how clothing & fashion are different in different places in our culture & in our world. When I went to Russia several years ago, we Americans stuck out like a sore thumb whenever we wore our blue jeans. All ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist