Sermons on Reap:

How To Encourage Women's Involvement In Missions – Acts 18:26

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2002

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seize The Day! Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon encourages us to take advantage of every opportunity that God brings our way.

Seize the Day! Father’s Day 2001 June 17, 2001 Dead Poets Society… resurrected obscure Latin phrase, Carpe Diem. Seize the Day. - exhortation to live life to the fullest, getting the most out of every day - if we would survey 100 people… all would agree that this is what they want o no one ...read more

Traveling Lightly

Contributed by James May on May 19, 2002

God’s workers are often too heavily laden to be effective in working in the ministry.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is My Inauguration

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheerful Givers

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2001

A sermon preparing the congregation to pledge, emphasizing the need of the giver to give, not the need of the church to "get."

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XX October 21, 2001 Mt. 5:13-16, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Cheerful Givers” “Giving isn’t about the receiver or the gift but the giver. It’s for the giver.” That’s the theme of our annual stewardship program called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will Your Answer Be?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

What is it that we all have that is exactly the same? How are we similar? There are a lot of areas where we are different. But how are we all the same?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. In Luke 19:11 27 Jesus tells a familiar parable, & for that reason I hesitate because when you talk about something familiar, people tend not to listen. They think, "I already know all about that." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002

When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

“The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ten Tips For Planting And Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2002

Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Paul’s principles and practices of planting and growing new fellowships

Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Illustration:We can thank God for the great work He is doing through the church planting movement of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention. Recently, it was reported that 1,751 churches were started in North ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 10% Solution

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

Ten practical reasons every believer should at least tithe.

3, February 2002 Dakota Community Church Pastor Dan Cormie The 10% Solution Introduction: Once a year I devote an entire message to church finance. Why don’t I do it more? We certainly could use more money! Ø I have seen to many people manipulated into giving joylessly. This benefits no one. Ø I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-15, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting The Lucky Breaks Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

In this message we discover how we can experience God’s favor in our lives, as we continue in the book of Ruth.

GETTING THE LUCKY BREAKS... Ruth 2:1-23 INTRO: Some people put a lot of stock in “luck.” That explains why I always get stuck in line paying for gas behind someone buying lottery tickets. Last week, the Kentucky Derby – “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” Trust me, the excitement has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Spirit Alive?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The effect of the comforter on Christians!

IS YOUR SPIRIT ALIVE? ROMANS CHAPTER 8:1-18 The Church today is One Body of Believers Which is the Body of Christ We have one spirit! –Which is the Holy Spirit We have one hope!!! Which is Salvation We have one Lord! – Which is Jesus Christ We have one Faith! – Which is Christianity And I ain’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mediocrity Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

A splash of cold water for mediocre Christians...

There is a series of unfortunate events that occurs throughout churches worldwide. They are the unfortunate things Christians do, which work to divide the church instead of unite it, and which destroy the faith of fellow believers and drive people away from the house of God instead of building it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God