Sermons on Share In Suffering:

What A Difference A "Second" Can Make

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2006

This sermon examines how God gave Jonah a second chance to preach, and what a difference that second chance made to Jonah and the Ninevites.

January 29, 2006 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city—a visit required three days. On ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Changing The World In A Moment

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 30, 2006

When we share our faith, we have the chance to change the world for an individual, and perhaps even thousands of people, in a moment.

Change the World In a Moment It was likely a day as any other. The work day was over and she was looking forward to spending time at home doing the things she did each night. To look at her, you would not see anything but another woman heading home after a long day at work. You would not see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever It Takes To Reach Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2006

Last of a six part series. This message focuses on evangelism.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ We’ve spent the last four weeks applying these five principles to: • Knowing God – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tasks Of A Missionary

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004

Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace For Every Race

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

There are more people alive today on earth, than have ever died in the history of the world. Yet, there are five undisputable truths for effective evangelism. Will you “arise and go?”

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. GRACE FOR EVERY RACE If you are not a lover of winning the lost, then you probably have not been won by the Lord. God had only one Son and He was a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004

As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2001

The apostle Paul gives us more ways to overcome life’s difficulties.

OVERCOMING II Thess. 3:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he aid, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don’t spell "confused" with a "K." The student answered, "You don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Faith Network"

Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 16, 2001

"As believers, we need to be a part of the network, and share our faith."

THE FAITH NETWORK John 1: 35-46 I. You Must Respond to the Invitation. 1:35-1:37 II. You Go Wherever Jesus Leads You. 1:38-1:39 III. You must seek those who are lost. 1:40-1:46 1. You Must Be Willing to Witness to Those You Know. 1:40-1:42 2. You Must ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

Harvesters In The White Fields

Contributed by David Tijerina on Sep 5, 2001

The Harvest Is White. What are the white fields? They are people. Seeing through Jesus’ eyes.

Harvesters In The White Fields June 24, 2001 Ill: Was reading about a man who had bought a lottery ticket. He had bought it early and so he was just waiting for the day the numbers were called. During this time, he broke up with his girlfriend. This caused a lot of turmoil and distress in his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Our Fishing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Why are we not winning more people to Christ?

LUKE 5:1-9 “WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR FISHING?” A) Back in July, I attended the National Association Of FWB’s in Memphis, Tenn. * It was my very first, and I’m telling you, I loved it! * There was great preaching ... Booths set up in the Convention Center ... Church growth ... * I read stories of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

One Person Can't Do It All

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

The sermon is designed to empower all persons to become involved in every phase of the church’s ministry.

One person can’t do it all (Exodus 18:15-27) Have you been around someone who came across as being indispensable? From this persons’ stance, nothing could be done right if it was not done by him or her. Despite the fact that they were others capable of assisting, the person from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Shield And The Sword

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ