Sermons on Seeking Revival:

Power For Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005

This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Playing With Fire

Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005

A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005

God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refocusing Vision

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002

We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon seeks to illustrate why it is so important to heed the warning signs that God gives us to stop sinning.

Sanity Daniel 4 October 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Joke] Insanity is heredity. You can get it from your children. B. That may be true, but there is another way to go insane and we learn about it in the fourth chapter of Daniel. I. Salutation Daniel 4:1-3 (NIV), King Nebuchadnezzar, To the peoples, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Josiah

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 25, 2007

Seek the Lord, remove the idols, restore the worship, renew the covenant, remain faithful... These are the amazing milestones of a great king.

This weeks readings take us through the reign of Josiah, who was one of Judah’s best kings. He made a very noble attempt at bringing the people of Judah and Israel back to the Lord. Jeremiah prophesied during Josiah’s reign and his words reveal that the national restoration to the Lord was very ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Like Christ

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007

We are called to share our lives, serve out of a pure heart and seek to bring out the best in others.

God called us to be obedient followers. The Apostle Paul was such a follower. He wrote to the Thessalonian believers, “You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord”.[1] Paul lived like Christ. The Message translation goes like this: “In imitating us, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take Time To Live

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 20, 2008

Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to:

Take Time to Live James 4:14 (NKJV) 14…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to: 1. Take Time To Listen Isa 55:3 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Answer For Anxiety

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 5, 2006

The biblical answer for Anxiety. Seek first God’s Kingdom. Be anxious for nothing by being prayerful about everything.

Intro: How many of you woke up today and said to yourself, “Today self I think I will have a hot cup of anxiety, some fried anxiety as well as a piece of toasted anxiety.” Well of course probably none of you! But the reality is that anxiety as we commonly use the term is a part of many Americans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006

This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The New You

Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007

Seek the things above. Set your mind on the things above. Secure when Jesus comes from above.

Do you remember as a child the "if" statements your parents made? Or as a parent some of the "ifs" you placed on someone else? The conditions set for you to complete a task. You would ask, May I....... go fishing/Clean room go to friends/Clean house Christmas presents/ if good. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon seeks to lay a solid foundation for faith in the lives of believers and encourages the development of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

When a carpenter is erecting a building he must have a solid foundation. Likewise, we need a solid foundation for our faith. Also, a carpenter must have an accurate plumb line lest the structure could wind up being a new Leaning Tower of Pisa. In your home, have you ever tried to hang wallpaper ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To John Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2013

John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist