Sermons on Retraction Movement:

Christ: No More, No Less Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ.

Christ: No More, No Less Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/27/08 FOCUS: • Postmodernism • Christ FUNCTION: • To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ. A. Pleasantries B. We are living in an uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores how to motivate Christians for mission, mobilize momentum for spiritual growth, and manifest maturity in ministry.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love of the Lord and our commitment to His service. We are here today to find inspiration and guidance in the Word of God, to seek His wisdom as we strive to live out our faith in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:28

Topics: Encourage Members

How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Have What You Say

Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002

You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006

Sermon 3 of 3: Three things that should characterize our giving and why.

2 Corinthians 9:7 God Loves A Cheerful Giver Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 22, 2006 Introduction Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. He was nominated by President Teddy Roosevelt. It has been said that his mind, wit and work earned him the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Decision Time

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

One of the greatest problems that follow conversion, as well as the process of coming to a relationship with Jesus, and even throughout our walk with the Lord is the problem of self-forgiveness. WE have all had those thoughts: Jesus can’t possibly forgi

Sermon Title: Decision Time Text: Romans 8:1-9 Date: July 6, 2003 - EVENING Context of Scripture: As we prepare for what the Lord has for us in this section of the 8th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Roman church, the first nine verses, let me share the words of Charles Wesley in the Hymn “And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Escaping Temptations

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009

We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legend Of The Fall

Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2009

The pattern, or Legend, of the fall of a man, or a nation, into judgment never changes. Neither does the sorrow of the Man of God as he watches it happen even though he does all he can to stop it.

Legend of the Fall Sunday, October 11, 2009 AM By Pastor Jim May What is a legend? The first response that would probably come to mind is that it is a story that has been passed down through the years of some great deed or a great hero of the past. Legends often carry with them a great deal of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2017

When things are changing and threatening around you, focus your attention on God. He is with you; you have His presence, since you have His Spirit within. He is your refuge, since you have His protection. And, He helps you by His power.

3-30-04 Title: God is our refuge and strength Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1). Bible Reading: Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acknowledge Christ Before Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2014

Jesus teaches us what is involved in acknowledging Christ before men.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Palm Sunday Prophecy (Fulfilled)

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 29, 2015

A study of 5 points of fulfilled prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 and how they relate to the life of a Christian

The Palm Sunday Prophecy (Fulfilled) By Kelly Durant 3-29-15 Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. 2. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mirrors

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010

Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven And Hell According To The Bible

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 7, 2009

Heaven and Hell in the Afterlife according to the Bible.

Heaven and Hell Sermon for Sun. Nov. 1, 2009 Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 Heaven and Hell according to the Bible Today’s Gospel is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and each receiving a foretaste of their life to come at the Resurrection. The Rich Man is still ordering others around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Orthodox

"...as My Father Hath Sent Me...so Send I You”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Through the centuries, men of God have been digging sermons out of this Bible the same way a gold miner digs gold out of the earth.

And, just as there is plenty more gold yet to be dug out of the earth, so there are plenty more sermons that have not yet been discovered in the pages of this sacred Book. The Lord is so great that ministers have not come close to exhausting the materials in this Bible that describe His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist