Sermons on Rough Night:

Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat!

Contributed by David Benge on Oct 18, 2000

The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 7 miles wide.

The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 7 miles wide. 2/3 of the ministry of Jesus was here. Jesus feed the 5,000 near this sea, He cast out demons at this sea, He healed the sick by this sea. The Sea Of Galilee plays a major role in Biblical History. *Verse By Verse* (v. 22) A.) Jesus told and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

King Of The Life We Dream About

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002

Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Come Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

An invitation from a reasonable God

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient ye shall eat of the good of the land. But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002

Have you ever looked at humanity through the eyes of Jesus. In this sermon, I try to see several Bible characters through His eyes-the way He saw them.

"Humanity - Through The Eyes Of Jesus" Introduction- Have you ever attempted to see people as Jesus saw them? We all need to see humanity as He saw them. We need to see our world through the eyes of Jesus. In this message, I want to attempt to do that with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Free Living

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

overcoming tensions of life

Intro: a number of years ago Lauri’s father had triple by-pass surgery. He was put on blood thinners, given a special diet and was told to exercise. The last thing the doctor advised was, keep stress free. It was kind of funny that a doctor would advise stress free living when we live in a very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Claim Victory Over Satan Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

A battle plan to achieve victory over Satan.

How to Claim Victory over Satan God or the World - #2 Ephesians 6:10-20 Last week, we recognized our enemy as Christians and who the problem causer in the world is – SATAN. This morning, we look at ways that we can defeat Satan and his ways as they are strategically lined up at us – ready to do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reins Of Our Heart

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 23, 2006

A message about submission to the will of God; In order to turn our heart, first the Lord must be given the reins of our heart.

As we come to the mid point of the year, it is a good time to reflect on where we are in our walk with God. Our perception may not be Gods perception of where we are at. To some the year may have been a disaster To others your year may have been filled with blessings! To others it may seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Juicy Fruit Christians

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

The popular jingle says, "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit... The taste is gonna move ya when you pop it in your mouth." God wants US to be Juicy Fruit Christians!

BECOMING JUICY FRUIT CHRISTIANS INTRO JUICY FRUIT: Juicy Fruit is the #1 fruit gum brand in the U.S., and is the number one chewing gum with kids. JUICY FRUIT JINGLE: Give a pack of Juicy Fruit gum to whoever can quote it! "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, The taste is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: *other

Circle Of Influence

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

John and His mom

Circle Of Influence John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ’Make straight the way for the Lord. " John 1:23(NIV) I. A Man of Faith . Mom was F . At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country ...read more

Scripture: John 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Keeping Promises

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2008

God is giving us a wonderful 5-point sermon from this wonderful verse of scripture. We must remember that god is no respecter of persons. What He has promised others in His Word He also gives freely all things. Good old Spurgeon says that some of the pro

God Keeping Promises by tony abram (Gen 28:15 KJV) And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. God is giving us a wonderful 5-point ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Success Makers

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

unleashing the ability to help others succeed

SUCCESS MAKERS (That’s who we are - Gen. 12:2) BISHOP DAVID IBELEME King makers are the people who "make, elect or decide" who the King will be. They exist in many political organizations and in many societies. Those who aspire for political success look to these people - they do everything not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having A Spiritual Slump?

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Jun 9, 2008

What to do in a "spiritual slump"

June 8, 2008 “When we lose our Way” I Samuel 27:1-12 Intro: Review story and comment about David being in a spiritual ‘slump’ Bible heroes had spiritual “slump” We have spiritual “slump” What do we do when we are spiritually “slumped”? I. Faith isn’t based on feelings Habakkuk 2:4 Habakkuk was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Leader's Philosophy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Appreciating the fact that we are born for success

The Leader¡¦s Philosophy (I’m Born for Success) Is. 40:1-5 The responsibility of leadership is often viewed as difficult. It is common to hear leaders complain about how difficult their job is. The expression "it ain’t easy" overweighs "it is well" or "it can be done". Many look at leadership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Less Time Than The Blink Of An Eye

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2008

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday about the transforming power of Christ’s Spirit

In today’s Gospel Lesson, on the Mount of Transfiguration, the awesome power and glory of God was mysteriously revealed in Jesus Christ. That scene is described in this way in The Message version of the event: Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist