Sermons on Skills In Preaching:

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery. The Great Physician performed the world’s first open heart surgery and it was successful!

Open Heart Surgery Acts 16:13–15 Introduction I. Open Heart surgery is a very delicate procedure A. Many have this surgery now, it has become routine. B. But, you still want the most skilled surgeons, the most up to date equipment, and the very best of care. II. Open Heart Surgery is a step of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire The Best As One Team

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

The Church is a complete team. All members must desire to win.

INTRODUCTION Do you still remember the show in Channel 13 that feature 2 teams of Roller Skaters that fights for almost 1 hour in winning the most laps? Do you still remember how suddenly one member of the team will turn his back from his own team and create troubles so that the other team will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Walk walk in Him

Day 6 Read Ephesians 4:1-16 v.1.walk worthy of your calling: The first three chapters talked about theology of Christian Unity which overrides all divisive factors in humankind; and, the last three chapter deal with the practical implications of that unity. It moves from Theology to practice, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

"on A Mission"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 13, 2020

The servant is on a mission and all are on a mission.

“On a Mission” Isaiah 42:1-9 • Just what’s your mission in life — exactly? What is it that drives you to get up in the morning? 1. People in the Bible who were on a mission ? • Noah was on a mission to build an Ark for the saving of his household. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.

Bill is a 19 ½ year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group. He volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. His friends call him Blue because he has red hair. Violet is a 67 year old retiree. She’s still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Good Soil Grows The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Corder on Jul 10, 2011

The Kingdom of God grows when we hear the Word of God and respond obediently and faithfully to God's Word planted in us.

Introduction: I love to garden…but I am not a good gardener. I have been around gardening all my life. I have been working in gardens since I was a little boy. As a kid I can remember helping mom and dad rake our fall leaves into the garden in the fall and dad would burn them and turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

God In Your Job Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This part of a series through the book of Exodus. This message looks at how God is involved in every aspect of our lives and gives us the abilities we use everyday to make a living with.

God in your Job Exodus 31 Tonight we are going to talk about work. Its not a popular topic to talk about because the majority of Americans spend the greatest amount of their adult life dreading Monday mornings. They work 40 hours a week for 25-30 years looking forward to the day when they will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Building A Strong Community Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Exodus and looks at the key factors in building a strong community

God in your Job Exodus 31 Tonight we are going to talk about work. Its not a popular topic to talk about because the majority of Americans spend the greatest amount of their adult life dreading Monday mornings. They work 40 hours a week for 25-30 years looking forward to the day when they will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9

Be Stable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 23, 2019

Settle down and stop being tossed to and fro.

We do not need to look very far in our culture and indeed the world to see that stability is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Jude 1:22-23, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

A baptism message

Romans 1:16-19 "I Am Not Ashamed!" (A Baptism Message) Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Inspectors (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014

By their fruit you will recognize them-It may take some time, but we will eventually see whether the preacher is trying to benefit himself, or whether he is truly serving others.

Matthew 7:15-20-“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007

We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 35 | The Artisans Called By God | Commentary | Devotional Series

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 16, 2019

Practice and Perfect the gift within you then God will call you.

Read Exodus 35:30-35 God called the finest craftsman to do his work. God equipped these craftsman before he called them and they were very skilled at their craft. They were the best at their craft and God called them to use their skills for the building of his Church. Likewise, God has put his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lead Like King Solomon

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

King Solomon was not only a great O.T. king but he was also a great leader. Solomon's wisdom and leadership helped turn the nation of Israel into a great world power during O.T. times. King Solomon's leadership and wisdom can be applied today in every life situation.

The Bible says in 1 Kings 3:1-9 CSB Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. Solomon brought her to the city of David until he finished building his palace, the Lord’s temple, and the wall surrounding Jerusalem. However, the people were sacrificing on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-9, 2 Chronicles 1:10-12, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible