Sermons on Spiritual Fitness:

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Feb 12, 2007

Have you ever experienced grace in your life? Perhaps a policeman stoping you for speeding and just giving you a warning when you deserved a ticket. Perhaps a time when you said hurting words to a friend or spouse and they forgave you. Each one of us, at

Introductory Consideration 1. I don’t know what came over me. I’m not a fighter - I’m not even built like one. But something he said or did just rubbed me the wrong way. Before I knew it I did something that I had never done before or have done since. It was not a very Christian thing to do, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In All Things Rejoice

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 12, 2007

Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks?

In All Things Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks? As I share the word of God with you, I pray that you and I may experience “being Spirit filled.” Actually I am very confident that we would experience that as we pay all our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Problem With The Church

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Many of us got saved and born again and became a member of what is known as the “Body of Christ”. We come to church every Sunday and do not really understand our purpose in the Body of Christ. But to function properly and get the fullness out of this re

I Corinthians 12:12 – 14 (Everyone reads this together) For as the body is one, and hath many members, all the members of that one body being many, are one body; so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbols Of Disparity Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relentless Prayer Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 22, 2008

Christ speaks to us about the need for persistent prayer.

Relentless Prayer Griffith Baptist Church – 2/24/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:7-11 Key verse: The Introduction While Josh McDowell was attending seminary in California, his father went Home to be with the Lord. His mother had died years earlier, but Josh was not sure of her salvation. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Valley Of Dry Bones"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 24, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to obey the inner voice of God, and remain faithful at thier present task, because there are no limits to what God can do.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 NIV U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 24 February 2008 Big Idea: Believers are encouraged to remain faithful at their present task because there are no limits to what God can do. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2008

“Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than others? Why

Subject: The Man God Uses Text: Genesis Introduction: “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-43, Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Methodist

You Are A Co-Laborer With God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Examines the importance of the job God has given to each of us. Expanded outline.

YOU ARE A CO-LABORER WITH GOD If you drive along Woodland Blvd. In downtown Deland, you will notice that all of the old buildings in that area, unlike the oldest buildings in Enterprise, are all built of masonry. That’s because of the fire of 1855. The fire, which swept downtown Deland in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Win It

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

July 4th sermon. Encourages folks to get involved in the Christian battle we are to fight.

SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Saved Or Are You Redeemed.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Mar 4, 2008

Being saved and being redeemed , is there a difference?

Are you saved or are you redeemed? Good morning. The question for today is, “Is there a difference between being saved and being redeemed? “ The answer is yes, and no. Let’s look at this for a bit. Being saved is one thing, most of us proclaim to be saved but being redeemed is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A God Sized Vision

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

A church with a God-sized vision is a church/people who will join in fulfilling His plans for the church.

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Get Your Strength?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon looks at Asa’s miracle, and warns us to beware of starting strong and finishing weak.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in preparing this message. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR STRENGTH? AUGUST 19, 2007 Jay Robison 2 CHRONICLES 14:11-13, 16:2-3, and 7-10 Have you ever wanted to just stay in bed? Sunday a.m. alarm rang, sleepy eyed man hit snooze Third time he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Rebuilding

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon encourages believers that rebuilding our lives is not impossible when it is covered with believing prayer.

The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. God’s people had lived in Israel for centuries before. God had told them: “Obey Me and you’ll live in the land for a long time. Disobey Me and you’ll be carried off into captivity.” That’s what happened. The Babylonians came and conquered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Saddest Word

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational