Sermons on Role Of Gatekeepers:

Empowering Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

A series of sermons foccussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

Two weeks ago we heard the presentation of Natural Church Development by Major Sylvia Watts and the feedback that we were given after the meeting and in the days following was very positive. With that in mind the corps council has decided to go ahead with NCD and in the next few days we will be ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

When A Nation Divorces God

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008

Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Your Gifts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

A message on using your spiritual gifts.

USING YOUR GIFTS Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO: According to the New Testament, each Christian has been given gifts or talents and abilities. But many of these gifts have gone unused. Since God has entrusted them to us, it seems fitting that we should find the best way to use them. How can we best use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Exodus 36:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Eve, Mother Of All Living

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 19, 2007

Eve is the mother of all living in both the physical, temporal sense and the eternal, spiritual sense.

Eve, Mother of all Living Gen. 3:20 INTRO.: After creating all things necessary to sustain life and setting everything in perfect order, God made the living creatures. The first chapter of the Bible states five times that God saw His creation and it was good. Every stage of the creative process was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Superheroes

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

God has graced us with every spiritual gift that we need for life and godliness, and has given us power through the Holy Spirit to life the life of grace.

I. OPEN: Spiritual Superheroes, even though we don’t always feel like it A. Do you like Superman? “Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Whenever Lois Lane, or a careless child, was in danger, and there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Shepherding Among God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of pain and suffering. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Got To Grow! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

We got to grow! Part 2! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Clock? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2013

Better early for Jesus Christ than late!

What day is it?? Okay, but this is the only time I’m going to ask you this, take a look at your watches or cellphone; what time is it?? And so, it is Sunday at 11: am and you chose to be at church. We have clocks and calendars to plan our lives! And so next week, which will be a New Year, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Instruments Of Liberation Of The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2016

it means working to eliminate the structural causes of poverty and to promote the integral development of the poor, as well as small daily acts of solidarity in meeting the real needs which we encounter.

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we move into the last Sunday and last week of the liturgical year, we continue to be challenged by Jesus to follow Him all the way to death. We know not what that end shall be, except that He has promised to be with us. We live for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:36-37

Denomination: Catholic

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Lessons From The Life Of A Centurian Who Came To Jesus. Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 21, 2023

Being a Centurian is not an easy job. It is a commander of over 100 soldiers! Being a soldier is a disciplined job, but being a commander is full of responsibilities and discipline.

Introduction: A Roman military commander who oversaw a unit of 100 soldiers was known as a centurion. The role of a centurion held significant responsibilities and was crucial to the success of the Roman military. Here are some key aspects of their role: a. Leadership: Centurions were expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Proverbs 27:17

Call On God For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2023

The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam teaches us the importance of wisdom, and we can draw many applicable conclusions from their stories.

Note: This sermon is by Daniel Kirkendall, our Associate Minister. Call on God for Wisdom 1 Kings 12:1-29 In this text we see the division of the kingdom of Israel following the death of Solomon, and the events that led to the division. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Women Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist