Sermons on Requirement:

Another Long Sermon

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010

Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of Christ’s resurrection. The writings of the early church Fathers confirm that the church continued to meet on Sunday after the close of the NT period. Scripture does not require Chr

Another Long Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-12NLT On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs room where we met was lighted with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Up Front Word On Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008

How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sanitation Across America

Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Jul 4, 2016

Anytime God is about to move in the direction of His children; He will always require them to sanitize themselves. Anytime God is preparing to pass through the midst of His Children, one thing He usually requested for is spiritual sanitation.

Anytime God is about to move in the direction of His children; He will always require them to sanitize themselves. Anytime God is preparing to pass through the midst of His Children, one thing He usually requested for is spiritual sanitation. Exodus 19:10 " The LORD also said to Moses, "Go to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of The Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 18, 2016

This sermon looks at God's object lesson on faithfulness found in Jeremiah and how it secures God's blessings, determines eternal rewards, and is a requirement for ministry. It explores God's faithfulness even though we're not as faithful as we should be.

The Way of the Faithful Jeremiah 35 As I have mentioned, during this year we’ll be exploring in more depth those doctrines that I’ve identified as being covered over by Satan in a sermon series which is the basis of the book I’m presently writing called “Wells Of Living ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Dedicating The Wall Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2016

As Jerusalem's wall is dedicated, four critical points are shown to us: Each person is valuable to God; Everything done for His kingdom is remembered; Spiritual growth requires time to pass, and for people to be led; God should always be praised.

Dedicating the Wall Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:43 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed the pledge that all citizens took -- It was a pledge of faithfulness to God, and to one another -- “We will not neglect the house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple's Manual

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 16, 2014

A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information into practice, and instructs how to solve problems as they occur. God has given His disciples a manual called the Holy Bible, a guide for life.

The Disciple's Manual 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A manual as a comprehensive and step-by-step guide on a particular topic for both beginners and experienced practitioners that also serves as a reference book. A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Effective Ministry

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012

Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Something Bigger

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024

Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus the Bread of Life gives the spiritual food required so that we never need to hunger or thirst. As those who are filled with the bread-of-life character of Jesus our heart overflows into a heart for the spiritually hungering community.

Message John 6:35 I Am The Bread Of Life When Jesus describes Himself with a phrase beginning with “I am” He is identifying an aspect of his character and ministry. Today we are looking at Jesus who is the Bread of life. In the context Jesus, the day before, had fed 5000 men – a crowd of at least ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Asking For A Revival

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 13, 2021

The following sermon is going to review Acts 2:1-13 to not only see what happened during original Day of Pentecost but also to understand what is required to see explosive growth in our hearts and churches this very day!

Asking for a Revival Acts 2:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “From the fall of man to our day, the work of redemption in its effect has mainly been carried on by remarkable [i.e., extraordinary] communications of the Spirit of God.” Jonathan Edwards, leader of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Our Vessels

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

God can provide the ability to complete any task, but sometimes sacrifice is required. Whenever we make ourselves and our resources available to God, then His power and grace will flow through our lives and pour into our situation.

Have you ever experienced a time in your life in which you were going through trials and hard times? Probably everybody has. Perhaps during this time you felt distant from God and spiritually dry. Dwight L. Moody used to say, “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is to keep it always under ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 20, 2017

This message is part one of a two part series which focuses on our individual need to grow up spiritually. The Church is filled with baby Christians and babies cannot brings others to Christ as they require someone to take care of them!

It’s Time To Grow Up! Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 22:6; 29:15; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This message is part one of two. This morning I want to establish a foundation and give you a few thoughts to meditate on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational