Sermons on Solicitation:

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 24, 2007

Even Jesus did not meet every need that he was presented with. In the same way, neither can today’s church meet every need, BUT, we can meet some.

Introduction: I. One thing I know, when it comes to doing something good for others, there is no shortfall of opportunities. A. All around us are people in need of something. 1. People sick in the hospital, can be an opportunity to visit, and share God’s love. 2. People in nursing homes, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Beat The Bushes

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2009

This study considers the command to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to God.

Have you ever heard or used the phrase “beat the bushes?” Beat the bushes refers to searching diligently for someone or something. The word etymology is based on the hunting practice of having someone hit bushes with a stick in order to force birds to fly up into the air to be shot. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Yhwh

Contributed by David Napier on Feb 18, 2008

God tells Moses His Name! Yahweh the gread "I Am" Jesus in the new testament uses this same terminology "Iam Light, Iam Gate, I am Way, Iam...

YHWH Exodus 3:9-15 Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creados Con Deseos Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Apr 19, 2008

Dios nos creo con deseos. Èl desea quiere que esos deseos sean satisfechos y para ello puso a la Familia como canal de satisfacciòn. Si la familia falla, Dios tiene el Plan B a travès de la Misericordia, Gracia y Bondad en su Hijo Jesucristo.

Los Siete Deseos: Raíces de una Relación Saludable. • Fuimos creados por Dios para las Relaciones y Dios mismo puso dentro de nosotros siete necesidades básicas que hombres y mujeres tenemos. Cuando la vida se torna agria o el amor parece disiparse, a menudo buscamos falsos sustitutos los cuales ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua Pt. 4

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S (JOSHUA 5:13-6:5) Once upon a time, there was an officer of the Royal Navy named Captain Bravado who showed no fear when facing his enemies. One day, while sailing the Seven Seas, his lookout spotted a pirate ship approaching, and the crew became frantic. Captain Bravado ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Godly Survive In An Ungodly World. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

We are going to have to deal with a world that has gone mad! This Psalms gives us some helpful hints at playing spiritual survivor man.

Intro: 1. “One penalty of living near God is keen pain from low lives. The ears that hear God’s Word cannot but be stunned and hurt by the babble of empty speech. This Psalm is profoundly melancholy, but without a trace of personal affliction. The psalmist is not sad for himself, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Schooling Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

"Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Creation Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015

What are angels like? The Bible states that angels, like men, were created by God. At one time no angels existed; indeed there was nothing but the Triune God: Father, Son & Holy Spirit.

THE CREATION OF ANGELS [ANGELS, GOD'S SPECIAL AGENTS SERIES] PSALM 148: 2-5 / COLOSSIANS 1: 15-17 Don’t believe everything you hear about angels. Some would have us believe that they are only spiritual wisps. Some view them as celestial beings with beautiful wings and bowed heads. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs Myths

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2015

To focus on how an act of obedience scores over other apparently good "spiritual" actions!!!

Truth vs Myths It was Charles Haddon Spurgeon who wisely observed that discernment is not essentially the ability to know the difference between what is right and wrong but rather that which helps us distinguish between what ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6-7

Denomination: *other

God’s Mercy In Our Messes Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 17, 2010

God gives wisdom to those who need and seek.

Scripture Introduction We owe much to our mothers, including life itself. But for all they give and give, perhaps their greatest contribution is the things moms teach us: • They teach us about receiving: “You are going to get it when we get home!” • About logic, “Because I said so, that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Discipline

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011

This sermon explains the Biblical position and process of church discipline.

Church Discipline I Corinthians 5:6 – 8 By: Pastor J. B. Hall 1. I Corinthians 5:6 – 8 (Read) – Purging out the leaven, i.e. old lifestyle, malice, and wickedness, is essential for the spiritual health and testimony of a church. A. Leaven – def. 2. Any thing which makes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Valleys

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We’re going to take a look at Valleys and see that God is also the God of our valleys, as well as in our mountain-top experiences. The title of this message is, “The God of the Valleys.”

“THE GOD OF THE VALLEYS” 1 Kgs. 20:23,28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience To God's Word

Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 21, 2014

The Word of God is the source of strength and the source of spiritual maturity. If you don’t stay in the Word, the Word wont’ stay in you.

Anything that is built high must have a firm foundation. No one can become a great believer, or a great missionary unless there is found in his or her life- a solid foundation. The strength of the foundation will determine the effectiveness of the believer. Our foundation must be the Word of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Light Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

What is light? What does light do? How can we be light?

I. Introduction A. Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Purity 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 28, 2013

Five characteristics of fallen man that are not to be true of those who are in Christ: Note: the fingerprints of these characteristics remain upon us as sanctification occurs over time.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 50, Grace at Work 20 April 28, 2013 Purity 3 Ephesians 4:17-19 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Mennonite