Sermons on Shared Vision:

Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015

To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Weapon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016

On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing What God See's

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2007

Today in this intellectual age we must believe that we can see as God see’s then start reaching out to see. but We can’t see unless we look.

We are called to see into the Spiritual. In fact WE are designed to see, hear, and know the Spiritual. So we must 1) Purpose to see the Spiritual 2) have a desire to see the Spiritual 3) be hungry for the Spiritual Today in this intellectual age we must believe that we can see, and start ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And See God’s Rescue Plan – The 5 R’s Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

God's eternal rescue plan for humanity - Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality, and Response.

Go! And See God’s Rescue Plan – The 5 R’s of Christmas Introduction When I was young, my grandmother spoke to me about the importance of the “three R’s”: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. I remember thinking—even as a child—only one of those actually begins with the letter R! But the idea was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Genesis 1:1-3, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, John 1:29, Hebrews 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005

Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

“Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Checklist For 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today, as we bring this year to a close and we begin to think about 2008 and where this new year will take us, I thought it would be wise for us to take a look back at where we’ve been as a springboard for where we are going.

Our Spiritual Checklist for 2008 On July 1, 2007, as we celebrated our 51st anniversary of Thomas Road Baptist Church, we shared an important vision for the next five years of our church. We talked about some of the goals that we want to see accomplished and why we should try to accomplish them. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Dreamer

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 12, 2002

Dreams and goals are necessary for a full and fulfilling life. What is necessary to make certain our dreams are approved of God?

August 11, 2002 28"Then after I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 (NLT) 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Get In On What God’s Up To!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 15, 2015

A missions message the Sunday before the start of a missions conference.

Get In On What God’s Up To! Missions Chuck Sligh March 15, 2015 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

How to finish strong, to be a messanger of Hope to the very end.

Finishing The Journey Of Faith Pastor Glenn Newton 2-27-00 Text : Joshua 23 (Read) Faith - Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings to greet the dawn while it is still dark. This morning I want to encourage you in your Faith, My goal this morning through God’s Word is to affirm in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

God’s people have a mission and a purpose.

On April 13, 1970 words were spoken that have become synonymous with a troubling situation when the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 said, “Houston, we’ve got a problem.” (Apollo 13 patch goes up on overhead one) A short circuit in one of the Command Module’s oxygen tanks, the primary spacecraft, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Devoted To The Word Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Becoming a community that is used by God.

Title: Traits of a History Making Community Text: Acts 2: 42- 47 42 And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 10

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 7, 2020

Captain Cornelius

Cornelius' cohort (v.1-8) Break down cultural barriers with the Great News. We can do this by praying and giving to the poor. Peter's vision (v.9-16) Ham sandwich, anyone? How about rabbit stew or steamed clams? :) Captain Cornelius' advance party (v. 17-33) 1 Kings 19:11-13 - ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Does It Take To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are many different ways to serve, many ways that we as followers of Jesus Christ can bring him glory, but it all starts with a “willingness” on our part to be his servants.

Introduction: What does it take to be a servant? That’s kind of a strange question, because we don’t always have the best perspective about what a “servant’ really is. Jesus referred to himself as a servant when he said: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to be a servant and to give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Rebuilding Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 3, 2007

A series of sermon preached during the rebuilding of the church’s youth ministry.

Title: The Year of Rebuilding Part 2: The preparation and the process of rebuilding Text: Nehemiah Chapter 2 – 3 Introduction In my first sermon, I explained how the enemy had destroyed the walls and the gates of YIA. I said that the walls represents the protection of God while the gates ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ