Sermons on Reluctant:

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

We live with the promise of success through the Holy Spirit, given by Jesus.

Power of the Holy Spirit Cornwall/Montreal April 23, 2005 How does Jesus do His work today? Since He’s in heaven, how does He go about accomplishing what He wants to accomplish in our lives and around the lives of His people? The NT shows, plainly, that Jesus had a plan for the continuation of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Leave Narnia Series

Contributed by Tanner Smith on Nov 18, 2005

Part 4 of a 4 part series on CS Lewis’ book "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Session #4- When You Leave Narnia Romans 12:1; Luke 21:1-4 TLTWATW: Ch. 15- mice chew rope for Aslan This sermon attempts to address the following questions: Do you believe God has called you to serve other people? Why or why not? Do people give you opportunities to serve? Do you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 20, 2001

Learning to be persistent in our quest for a deeper, more personal, intimate relationship with God through prayer.

THE STORY WAS TOLD OF A LITTLE BOY WHO HAD BEEN MISBEHAVING AND WAS SENT TO HIS ROOM. AFTER A WHILE HE EMERGED AND INFORMED HIS MOTHER THAT HE HAD THOUGHT IT OVER AND THEN SAID A PRAYER. "THAT’S WONDERFUL," SAID THE PLEASED MOTHER. "IF YOU ASK GOD TO HELP YOU NOT MISBEHAVE, HE WILL HELP YOU." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

What did Jabez expect from God when he prayed? What did he receive from God? Examine with me the prayer of Jabez and how his example of faith can help increase our faith.

The Prayer of Jabez Text: I Chronicles 4:9-10 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer: Why?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Why do anything- why pray, why don’t we pray?

‘Prayer: why?’ (James 5:13-20) Brunel Runnymede, 13/11/02 1. Why do anything? Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus “It happens that the stage sets collapse. Rising, streetcar, four hours in the office or the factory, meal, streetcar, four hours of work, meal, sleep, and Monday Tuesday Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Elements Of Renewal

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Prayer leads to an awareness of where we need to change. This awareness then calls for a putting away of negative elements in our behaviour ( we call that fasting). This in turn calls forth a new way of relating to others which is concretely expressed i

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 16 First Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 12, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 9:8-15 * 1 Peter 3:18-22 * Mark 1:12-15 Elements of Renewal Mixed Feelings There are many things in life that call forth mixed feelings from ourselves. At the same time, we both want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

In The Time Of Trouble

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 19, 2007

In The Secret of his Tabernacle we encounter him. Finding forgiveness, cleansing from sin, guidance in a darken world. Where there is provision for strength to go on.

PowerPointAvailable + New Slide > New Transitions ____________________________________________________________ + T.S. Eliot “THE WASTELAND” > APRIL is the cruelest month, breading Lilacs out of the dead land > Pix > University of Texas August 1, 1966, 15 people killed and wounded 31 others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 22, 2007

Churches and Christians need to have a servant’s heart.

The Attitude of Christ Phil. 2:5-9 INTRO.: Illus. Of a job interview. Contrast this young engineer’s attitude with the attitude of Jesus, Who spent His entire life in the service of others with no compensation, very little appreciation, and considerable opposition. In our world, and especially in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To The Harvest Of This Generation

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2008

An outline sermon to encourage believers to do the commission of Jesus, to evangelize the world.

KEYS TO THE HARVEST OF THIS GENERATION! (John 4:35 KJV) Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 1. SEED (Mark 4:31 KJV) It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Jonah's First Call Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Is More Important Than Money Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 25, 2009

Don’t give to get. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Good Giving vs Bad Giving Good Giving of our Time, Talents, Possessions and Money is a result of being good stewards of what God has already given to us. If we care for our spiritual well being we shall give from a heart that loves God, is obedient to God’s directives on giving and is mature, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God calls each person to serve Him. Are we?

January 11, 2009 Exodus 3 - 4 THE CALL Have you ever been asked to do something which you really did not want to do? Maybe you were asked or TOLD by your parents to . . . Clean up your room eat your veggies do your homework sit down . . . stand up . . . Be quiet . . . speak up . . . Or at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

A sermon highlighting some characteristics of Jesus’ ministry

ALL OR NOTHING Luke 5:33-39 Sunday, March 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read passage Here we have a parable placed in with several stories that describe the ministry of Jesus. The stories are: • Jesus touching and healing a leper. (5:12-14) • A paralytic is lowered through a roof and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gift Of Helpful Service Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 8 of 13.

THE GIFT OF HELPFUL SERVICE Romans 12:7 INTRO: Recently I came across this question, “Would you do for GOLD what you would do for GOD?” What does this mean? The answer is clear. If you’re not attending prayer services now, would you do so if you were paid for it? Would you witness for Christ more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist