Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

Reprioritization

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 15, 2005

The transformation of these 3120 new believers by the Holy Spirit was incredible. These experienced some radical repriortization of their lives; even their finances! And God used them powerfully.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Intro: Growing up in the church as I have, I have seen many churches and heard of many others. 1. among most Christian churches, I found the same basic program going on. 2. opportunities to be instructed, Sunday School, worship services, kids clubs, VBS, Bible Studies, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sufficency Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 7th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Sufficiency of Christ – Part 1 Colossians 2:8-10 8See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.

Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Which Way Do I Go? Vbs

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 13, 2005

Vacation Bible School Theme Sermon 2005. Speaks primarily to maturing Christians. A good Sun night lead up to VBS. This is primarily for an already saved group. Which Way Will I Go 1With God’s Word, 2With God’s Work 3With God’s Will

Which Way Do I Go? PS 25 As a side note if you are looking for a sermon idea for The VBS 2005 Rablin Rad Trip you might also check out my sermon "Going Places With Jesus " I preached it the Sunday mornning before our VBS and I preached this one below the Sunday evening before VBS.) Which Way Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Your Master Planner

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006

knowing God’s will for your life

Intro: a preacher visited a home one day and the mom was terribly upset that the family bible wasn’t on the coffee table. As they sat with the minister she told her daughter to go get the book that we all live by in mommies room. The daughter reappeared a few minutes later with the J.C. Penney ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Landmine Of Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Have you ever considered how your emotions affect your life? Love, for example, influences your feelings, behavior, and even your looks. The same is true of fear. It can affect your thoughts, conduct, and even your physical health. Apprehensions have th

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 4: The Landmine of Fear Summary: Have you ever considered how your emotions affect your life? Love, for example, influences your feelings, behavior, and even your looks. The same is true of fear. It can affect your thoughts, conduct, and even your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14, Isaiah 64:4, Isaiah 41:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Best Thing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 2 Ephesians 5 Last week we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing to Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other

Living In The Kingdom

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Providence In The Deliverance

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 8, 2006

The word “providence” holds a certain amount of mystery for many; while with others it’s a term denoting the sovereignty of God. With the children of Israel providence wasn’t just a term it was their life, God was working in them and through them to show

I. God’s preparation for deliverance Exodus 2:1-10 speaks of the birth of Moses and how God protected him from the evil powers at work in the land of Egypt at that time. Now, Thermuthis the daughter of Pharaoh was moved with compassion upon hearing the babe cry, knowing him to be a Hebrew she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Right Choices About Spiritual Issues Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus obviously provided a wisdom which is from above about how people would know the truth, and how they should seek the truth. Much of that is provided in John 7.

Back when I was in college I was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ. And I think it was my senior year when CCC invited a staff member by the name of Dick Day to come and speak on Love, Sex and Marriage. And Campus Crusade had a very flashy sort of ministry. They advertised that a special ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Top Ten Things Mom's Want Their Children To Know About Her

Contributed by Jim Blevins on May 16, 2009

Insights into what a mom wants all children to know about being a mother

The Top Ten Things Mom’s Want Their Children To Know About Her Romans 13:7 says, "Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour" Today is Mother’s day. We come today to honor Mother’s. I asked someone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2007

This sermon gives three reasons evangelism and church growth are important.

Evangelism – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Outreach The Martins move into my neighborhood every spring. They show up about the middle of March and spend the summer with me. I enjoy having them around. They make a long trip you know? They fly in from South America. Spend the summer up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 14, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#3] LIVING IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 1. As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. 2. This study teaches us to live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary Or Stationary

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 24, 2004

Visionary or Stationary ? Which word describes your Christian life ?

Visionary Or Stationary Numbers 13:1-33 Let me attempt to define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or foresight". While the word "stationary" means "not moving or unchanging". I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist