Sermons on Shrinking Back:

Fearless Fidelity

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 4, 2010

The resurrection of Jesus Christ empowers his followers to live lives of faith with boldness and confidence.

FEARLESS FIDELITY Revelation 8:1 – 9:21 Sermon Objective: The resurrection of Jesus Christ empowers his followers to live lives of faith with boldness and confidence. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 118:1-9, Matthew 10:27-28, 2 Corinthians 4:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5-6 Albrecht Dürer ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Heading Toward Christmas Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Utilize Christ's Principles Of Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001

Guidelines for a growing church that knows how to put mission back in the great commission

How To Utilize Christ’s Principles for Missions Quote: The greatest sin that most Christians make is the sin of omission. Here are some time tested guidelines for helping us avoiding the sin of omitting the great commission in our service to the Lord Jesus. Illustration:It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

Are you ready to bring the presence of God back into your life, ready to be a Raider?

Raiders of the Lost Ark Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs March 18, 2001 Throughout history there have been searches conducted for various religious relics followed by keen interest from by secular and religious people. Books, television specials and even movies have eventually resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, 1 Chronicles 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aftermath Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Whatever happened to those shepherds after "they went back to their fields and flocks?"

"The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks..." Luke 2:20 Have you ever wondered what became of those shepherds? The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot more information about them. Well, it does say, they went glorifying and praising God. And I suppose any detail beyond that is somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

"Help, I've Fallen & I Can't Get Up."

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 15, 2002

When a Brother falls it is our responsibility to help him to get back up.

Title: “Help, I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up” Maybe you remember the commercial that was on television years ago with the Elderly Woman that is Laying on the floor shouting, “Help me, I’ve fallen & I can’t get up!” There were people all over the country repeating ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Jesus Do?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 25, 2002

Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to get us back!

What Did Jesus Do? TEXT: Philippians 2:8 “And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal’s death on a cross.” MAIN THEME/TOPIC: What did Jesus do during Holy Week? He got ready to die for our salvation! MAIN POINT: Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Did Jesus Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

What Must I Do Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Apr 3, 2006

This message is about the importance of baptism and its symbolic references back to Noah and the flood.

What Must I Do? Video 1981- car robbery in California God is chasing me He wants to save us You must respond to Him God has a plan for how this works 1 Pet. 3:21 Noah was man’s first savior He was a type of Christ Jesus is the ultimate Savior- Jn. 14:6 What must I do? Question asked 3 times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Said Thanks

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 29, 2003

Of the ten lepers that were healed only one came back to say thanks.

ONE SAID THANKS LUKE 17:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Last Thursday many of us celebrated Thanksgiving with loved ones. We ate our Thanksgiving meal, watched a little football on the television, had some more to eat, laughed with friends and family, had dessert and then called it a day when your belt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prize Is Waiting

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Communion

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

This is a good communion service outline; Look within, Look back and to look forward.

COMMUNION I. LOOK WITHIN ( Matthew 26: 21-25 ) And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilled Purpose

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 29, 2007

Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.

Luke 19:1-10 “Fulfilled Purpose” “Jesus has the desire to bring those who are far off back to him.” Sunday Morning Sermon 04.01.07 Intro: (Start with Title and text) There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Handwriting On The Wall?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon takes a look back at ancient Babylon and compares it to modern day America.

Introduction: Most of you here tonight have probably heard the phrase or expression “The handwriting is on the wall” before. But what some of you many not realize is that the phrase originated from an event that is recorded in the Bible. Turn with me if you will to Daniel 5:1-6. (NIV) On March ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

How to get back on track with God when you’ve jumped the track.

Desperate Times call for Desperate Measures Golf analogy – correcting a swing flaw. Big changes often are needed and they feel weird at first. You must continue them until they become a habit. Then it becomes natural. 2 Chron 15:1-15 15:1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15