Sermons on Sharing Hope:

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Your Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2007

This is the third sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". 1. Things you can’t do. 2. Things you can do. 3. Leave results to God.

Touching Your Family And Friends – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. For the last two weeks we have talked about how God wants to fill you to overflowing. In John ten – ten it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Lost To Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Start Here - Our Calling Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus calls us to start where we are and share the gospel story.

Start Here – Our Calling Matthew 9:35-38 * Lawrence Brotherton tells this story; “The Pastor asked an energetic young man to help him fill some vacancies in the Sunday School teaching roster. After looking over the church roll and determining who was available, he asked one man if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel-Romans Chapter 1 (Lesson In Romans)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 4, 2011

What is the purpose of this Gospel Verse 5 tells us: to bring all nations into obedience to the faith.

The Gospel-Romans Chapter 1 What is the purpose of this Gospel Verse 5 tells us: to bring all nations into obedience to the faith. When a person truly trusts Christ, he or she will obey Him. That’s still true today..isn’t it? When we read Romans it should be as though Paul is writing it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ.

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas December 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Introduction: The leaders of the temple were so busy doing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A Bigoted Woman, Dogs And A Second Chance! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2010

Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister describes a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN". Jesus calls a Samaritan woman A DOG. The Disciples are told to go ONLY to Israel. Is Jesus a Racist?

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A BIGOTED WOMAN, DOGS AND A SECOND CHANCE! Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister described a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN" recently. He meant it to be a private comment but was picked up by a microphone he was wearing. Mrs Duffy asked some questions to Mr Brown regarding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 13 - Matthew 10:16-23 - Wise As Serpents Or Just Spitting Venom? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2010

I have to admit I felt annoyed at what I thought was his ignorance and arrogance when he spoke about the Church we attend. I feel that way when any Bible based Church is denigrated or dismissed.

Part 13 - Matthew 10:16 - WISE AS SERPENTS OR JUST SPITTING VENOM? I was talking to a friend on Friday about our Church. He said he didn’t like our way of doing Church. I asked him what he meant and he said that he could not see how a Church could have a band out the front and what appeared to him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouragement Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2011

There is always a common bond between those who faithfully serve Christ. Their sharing in grace-gifted service for the Gospel of Christ, gives mutual encouragement be it by distant learning or close fellowship.

ROMANS 1: 8-13 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE FAITHFUL [Ephesians 4: 1-16] Having introduced himself, Paul now gives a general introduction common in his letters. He was writing to the Church at Rome because he had for a long time been touched -fortified- by their deep commitment to Jesus and high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009

Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under God's Umbrella Of Provision

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2008

How can we find a full life in the emptiest of places? Isaiah lets us in on the secret to God’s provision in today’s economy.

Valley Grove Assembly of God July 6, 2008 Living Under God’s Umbrella of Provision Isaiah 58:11 Introduction: Today I want to read you a verse out of the book of Isaiah from four different translations: “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

To Live: Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

If you have joy, let others see it! So that they may come to know Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE SERIES: To Live TOPIC: live a life of holiness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 PROP.: It’s important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless… INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ