Sermons on Result Of Praise:

Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2009

The Old Testament Law was very strict about how the people of Israel were to clease themselves... but the bronze laver was only used by the priests. What can that mean for Christians today?

OPEN: Years ago I went to the a seminar for preachers put on by a local hospital. In part, the seminar was an attempt on their part to show appreciation for our ministry to their patients. But they also went over various items that would make our ministry more effective. Amongst the topics they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Perfect, Just Forgiven

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Jesus’ call for us to be perfect is complemented by the Lord’s Prayer’s petition for forgiveness. "Trespasses" and "debts" are different nuances, and both need to be forgiven.

He marched up to me, stopped me in my tracks, fixed my eyes with his eagle look. And then slowly he raised both arms and clapped both hands on my shoulders, cleared his throat slightly, and intoned, "I forgive you.” And then, as quickly as he had encountered me, he walked away. Just dropped his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bound And Determined Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem, but he is bound and determined to trust God and go, even if it costs him dearly.

“Bound & Determined” Acts 21:1-16 July 6, 2008 Two questions as we begin this morning: how do you know you are really trusting God? What do you do when the will of God involves doing something that will really cost you? I. A Desperate Plea - :1-6 READ VV. 1-3 - This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confidence Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2009

Where do we place our confidence? In the Lord Jesus Christ.

Open your bibles with me to the book of Psalms, chapter 18. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Psalm 118 There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and there are 594 chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For Action Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

Our text speaks of preparation for living a successful Christian life. Prepare what? 1- Prepare your mind 2- Prepare your body 3- Prepare your heart

INTRO.- Prepare for action. Prepare for what? It could be anything. ILL.- A man said: One morning I went out to start my car to go to church. I had a flat tire. Luckily, I had a spare tire. I changed the tire quickly and was on my way. But I didn’t think to drop the spare off to be fixed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cage Of Death Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 9, 2009

We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

Ultimate Cage Fighting Pt. 2 – The Cage of Death I. Introduction In cage fighting, some opponents are more dangerous and more of a challenge than others. Usually the fighter who has a more varied bag of skills is the most difficult to face. Some fighters are very skilled at striking, but are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Grace Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2010

God’s Grace is something that is kinda simple but kinda hard to really understand. What does it mean to embrace God’s grace?

At the beginning of our current series on the book of Romans, I mentioned that one of the reasons that Paul wrote the book in the first place was to speak to some misunderstandings that had been circulating in the early church about his teachings in general. Nowhere was Paul more misunderstood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Never Fall

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2010

God often mercifully uses us, and then we somehow feel that it is some sort of blanket approval of all the foolishness we observe in ourselves alongside the supposed “anointing.”

You Will Never Fall By Rev. Mario Gonzalez I. Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-4, 10 “3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness (KJV: virtue (arête; are-tay) meaning: power or excellence). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 5, 2010

As Christians we have a responsibility in the plitical arena - but just what is it?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Being Good Citizens” Prov. 29:2; Mt. 22:15-21 I am so ready for the elections to be over. I’m tired of all the political mud-throwing, fact-checking, partial truth, bold promise ads. It reminds me of the story of a 4 year old who tugged on her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Spiritual Authority

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2010

Each and every person who accepts Jesus Christ as their personal Savior possesses a very powerful tool. I want to enable you with this tool today. This tool is called Spiritual Authority and it is the key to the kingdom of God.

Each and every person who accepts Jesus Christ as their personal Savior possesses a very powerful tool. I want to enable you with this tool today. This tool was given to us when Jesus conquered the grave. This tool is called Spiritual Authority and it is the key to the kingdom of God. Keys ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

When It's Time To Get In The Game!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

We Christians spend a lot of time learning how to witness. But, there comes a time when it's time to get off the bench, get in the game and use what we have learned to witness to those who are lost.

Some years ago, I took a group to Glorieta, NM to attend a Sunday School training week. I became aware that a man by the name of Paul McClung was supposed to teach a specific witnessing strategy. Because of family connections to the McClung’s I decided I would participate in this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Plain Jane To Remembering Her Name Series

Contributed by Kelly White on Nov 10, 2010

The Lord uses Plain Janes to do great things. Ruth & Naomi were Plain Janes who left alegacy for others to follow.

From Plain Jane to Remembering her Name Since we are in a study about Plain Jane’s, let me remind you of a few famous Jane’s. • Jane Addams-In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Organizations: Hull-House, settlement house movement, National Woman Suffrage Association, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Roman Centurion

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-14

Denomination: Brethren