Sermons on Selfless Action:

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoicing In His Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 2, 2011

David recognized that the joy of salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort but is rather of God.

REJOICING IN HIS SALVATION “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9 David recognized that salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort. He referred to salvation as “His (God’s) salvation”. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:9

Denomination: Baptist

Take My Yoke Upon You

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 4, 2011

Its Gods desire that our soul has rest.

Matthew 11:29 The same pain that Jesus felt are you willing to feel it if that’s what he wants? Trials will make you stronger if you go through them; I’m not talking about surviving them; I’m talking about going through them with his faith alive and active. When we go through trials with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Culture Blind Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] This week we find ourselves back in the book of Acts learning how we can be the church instead of how we can just go to church. As we continue our studies we keep in mind that our main goal as a church it to help people become mature followers of Jesus Christ. But let me ask you this, are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Adventure Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[Living vicariously through reality television illustration.] You know we have our own form of reality tv right here in church as we study through the book of Acts. The book of Acts is basically the true story of the [2] gospel adventure and how it changed the face of the world by changing lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2010

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many doors.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Understanding The Times

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

If we don’t know how God wants us to live, we will live for selfish reasons for our culture.

A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Something Is Wrong! Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Calling Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

God calls us to obedience. Sin reveals areas of our lives that have not been surrendered to Christ. When we give all of ourselves to christ we will be both whole and holy.

“The Calling of Saint Who” Tapestry of Worship – Saturday Night Encounter I Peter 1: 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Evil Strongholds Ignored Will Strangle You To Death!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 31, 2011

We need to be careful as Christians not to allow satanic strongholds to gain territory in our lives or encroach on our Godly heritage but should fight spiritually to get rid of them all

Num 33:50-56 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, (51) Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; (52) Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Or Bust

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Whole Picture Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 8, 2011

This is the 10th sermon in the series, and deals with Baptism from a diferent passage then expected, and also deals with living within the fulness of the resurrestion instead of just in repentance.

Acts – Getting the whole picture: Baptism There was a radio show that I still remember today, which for those of you under 20, is like a pod cast before there were pod casts. The radio announcer would walk through an interesting story of someone, which would be fine, but right near the end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes Faith (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham believed God and was credited with righteousness. Abraham not only believed God but he obeyed God's commands. Let's take a look at Abraham's example and see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part five) Hebrews 11:8-10 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our journey through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham is known as the patriarch or father of the Israelites for he was the father of Isaac who was the father of Jacob who became Israel and fathered 12 sons who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017

Life, Actions, Discipleship

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 10, 2017

Last week we looked at Hebrews 11:5-6 and the account of Enoch. The next verse in Hebrews talks about Enoch's great-grandson, Noah. As we continue our series on what it takes faith to do we'll see how it takes faith to commit to the seemingly impossible.

IT TAKES FAITH (part four) Hebrews 11:7 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Hebrews 11:5-6 and the account of Enoch. The next verse in Hebrews talks about Enoch's great-grandson, Noah. As we continue our series on what it takes faith to do we'll see it takes faith to commit to the seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ