Sermons on Realization:

Victory Via Failure

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2007

Is it possible to get to victory by means of failures? Three of the closest disciples of Jesus show us the process by some special events in their lives.

Victory Via Failure Luke 5:1-11 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You?

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 2, 2007

Are you the kind of person who just believes the facts about Jesus? Or are you the kind of person who really trusts that God will do what he has promised; that Christ’s death was payment in full for your sins?

Who Are You? When I was your age, there was a song that was made popular by The Who. And I would guess that most of you know that song, even though you hadn’t been born at that time. You know it because it’s the theme song of CSI, "Who Are You?" And that’s a question I want to ask you, "Who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers And Antidote Of Drifting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 26, 2008

The power of God can keep you from drifting .

SC 7/2008 THE DANGERS AND ANTIDOTE OF SPIRITUALLY DRIFTING HEBREWS 2:1-4 INTRO THIS MESSAGE THIS MORNING IS DIRECTED TOWARD BOTH THE SEEKER AND THE BELIEVER . SEEKERS WHO ARE TIRED OF FLOATING THROUGH LIFE AND FEELING LIKE THEY ARE OUT OF CONTROL. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

How Do You Get Joy? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011

Will we demonstrate righteousness; worship joyfully; and celebrate joy? The Bible tells us that BEFORE we demonstrate we must RECEIVE!

Joy Series, Part 2 (“How Do You Get Joy”) John 15:11 (and various others) Introduction - Last week we began a series on joy in a most unconventional way - We talked at length about what steals joy fastest; we focused on Joseph - Most would think that his joy would be stolen by accusers, lies, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Faith Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

renew your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Faith is fully invested in that which is only hoped for. Faith believes what it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

God is good and we need to respond to His goodness.

Responding to God’s Goodness Galatians chapter 5:22 Romans chapter 2:4-11 Introduction- We have been looking at the Fruit of the Spirit for several weeks. The text is Galatians chapter 5:22. “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy. Peace, patience. Kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

What's A Commissioning Look Like? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 6. This chapter reveals a close examination of Isaiah's commission to accept God's calling and GO! The application is that this commissioning is the exact same one that current believers must follow and obey.

What’s a Commissioning Look Like? Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction - If you are taking notes, please write: How? Why? What? - We are going to break Isaiah 6 up into two sections; part 2 will be this evening - Over the past few weeks we have seen Isaiah, a prophet, crying out to the land - He has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace On The Move

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2010

Looking to and remembering the finished work at the cross brings everything in prospective.

Grace On the Move Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Not Good Enough? No Way!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2009

A sermon focusing on the meaning and usefulness of a life lived for God.

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Not Good Enough? No Way!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The writer of the Book of Ecclesiastes was an old man who was looking back on his life, and he came to some interesting conclusions. This guy had tried it all! He had sowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009

This message is on prayer. The power of prayer and the breakthrough we experience by praying through The Lord truly is our banner of protection.

11/15/2009 The Lord is my Banner Exodus chapter 17:8-15 Introduction- We continue to look at the Basics. We have looked at everything from salvation to living a life that is victorious. I believe this is the eighth message of the series. Today I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Superman

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009

A funeral sermon for a child who died.

-Ricky, Jerri, family, friends, coworkers, I, like you all wished this day had never come -At least not so quickly -We all learn early on that death is a part of the human experience but we expect to lose great grand parents, grand parents, and parents -We do not expect to lose our children -When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing The Right Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Teachable Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 10, 2007

Psalm 25:12 speaks to us concerning the type of person that the Lord can give instruction to. Until we have a teachable spirit within us, we will never have joy in the deeper things of Christ.

A Teachable Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 12/9/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 25 Main Verse: 25:12 Introduction What distinguishes a teachable spirit from an unteachable spirit? It is not the willingness to learn that which we would desire to learn but rather a willingness to learn that which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 2 of the series, Facing Your Fears.

Today’s sermon is Facing Your Fear of Failure. Some of you are probably thinking, “I don’t need to hear this.” But it doesn’t matter how successful you are, there are some areas of your life that you are scared to death to fail at. The fear of failure is a common fear. People fear… • Failing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A World Changer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007

The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist