Sermons on Solemn:

What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009

One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by John Akosile on Jun 1, 2009

THE sweetest graces by a slight perversion may bear the bitterest fruit. The sun gives life, but sunstrokes are death. Preaching is to give life

Our Sufficiency Is of God But above all he excelled in prayer. The inwardness and weight of his spirit, the reverence and solemnity of his address and behavior, and the fewness and fullness of his words have often struck even strangers with admiration as they used to reach others with consolation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preach The Word

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Preach the Word. We have all been called as ministers of the Gospel message.

Preach The Word! 2 Timothy 4:1-4 INTRODUCTION 1. A solemn charge was given by Paul to Timothy... a. In view of the coming of the Lord and His judgment - 2 Tim 4:1 b. Pertaining to preaching the Word of God - 2 Tim 4:2-4 2. It is a charge that should considered carefully by all... a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Dynamic Faith Lesson 5: Today Counts

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

As you come to understand God’s unique calling for your life, you will be asked to exercise your faith and vision along the way.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To properly use your spiritual gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day We Begin To Live Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 4, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the only One who can rescue us. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise!

Sermon Notes The Day We Begin to Live Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second in the series Power in the Blood) Introduction: When we make a decision to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes our “New Birth” Day. Israel experienced the same situation when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Path To Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

There are two paths to peace: force or love.Jesus came to show the limits of force and the power of love.

Luke 19:29-44 “The Path to Peace” INTRODUCTION “I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come.” Everyone loves a parade, whether it is the grand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service. Yet it is a route which leads to a crown of glory for ALL who follow Jesus.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. Mark 10:32-45. The disciples of Jesus were amazed that Jesus had ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). They were beginning to have the clear apprehension that such a route would lead to their Master’s premature death, and that the promises of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fountain Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

“The Fountain Gate” is where your life can be forever changed. “The Fountain Gate” is our means of cleansing and healing that all of us need from time to time.

“The Fountain Gate Message 8” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:15 Monte T. Brown September 7, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude The Meaning “The Fountain Gate” is located at the Southern end of the Old Wall. It is not far from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s One Another Plan

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of C

Intro: The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of Christ. It is no secret that God calls ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Denomination: *other

Create In Me

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A simple, but memorable sermon for Ash Wednesday.

INTRO Ash Wednesday — it’s kind of a solemn day. It’s the start of Lent —a word which means “spring” in German. But more than this, it’s the time each year when we intently focus on the path Christ Jesus laid out for us to follow — to be true to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 17, 2011

Overcoming bitterness is an informative message that will lead every believer to a richer and deeper walk in the truth. It is only when we see ourselves in the eyes of God’s potential that we become conformed fully to his image.

Overcoming Bitterness Hebrews 12:14,15 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” Introduction The writer of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Bible Church

The Mission Of The Seventy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2023

The first flush of success leaves us vulnerable, but Jesus teaches us a better rejoicing.

THE MISSION OF THE SEVENTY. Luke 10:1-24. LUKE 10:1. The first thing we might notice about the appointment of the seventy in this passage is that they were appointed by Jesus. It is hazardous for anybody to enter into ministry without the commissioning of Jesus. ‘How shall they preach unless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2023

Prophecy: Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. (Diary 699)

At the entrance to Jerusalem's church of all nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: "NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH." The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it's also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Remembrance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 1, 2023

Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, the remembrance of Communion should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service and encouraged by it's revelation.

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 “Remembrance” April 3, 2023 Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, this one remembrance should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. As we prepare to partake of the Communion once again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist