Sermons on Stages Of Growth:

How To Win The Battle For Your Life

Contributed by David Nuhfer on Jul 16, 2008

Three things we must do if we are to win the spiritual battles we face each day.

If you have ever watched a heavy-weight fight, you may have heard Philadelphia fight announcer Michael Buffer shout his trademark line, “Let’s get ready to rumble.” It means that the fight is about to begin. It has been used in other places for other reasons by many people, but it always means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Unashamed Of The Gospel” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Don’t be afraid to share the testimony of our Lord.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 TIM 1:8 1. There’s no reason to be ASHAMED of the gospel. a. It’s the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ. b. It’s the POWER of God to reach the lost and forgive them, and wash them, and change them. Romans 1.16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safeguarding The Good Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-II—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Hurricane Joaquin brought upwards of 20 inches of rain to Columbia, SC in Saturday & Sunday Oct. 4-5, 2015. It was the worst flooding in Columbia’s history. The Congaree River, which runs thru Columbia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Excellence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

What we see in this letter of Titus is that Paul was committed to excellence. The goal of God is not just to get His Son a bride, but to get Him a bride who is without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing. In other words, the goal of God is always perfection.

For some unknown reason a sculptor hacked an 18 foot high piece of marble into an awkward shape, and then left it unfinished to lay in a Cathedral courtyard in Florence, Italy. For about a hundred years it laid there until Sept. of 1501. The damaged block had been offered to other sculptors, but ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"Abba" - One Week After Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 28, 2008

This is a sermon that examines the gift we recieved at Christmas... and asks the question, do we have a personal relationship with God or a legal relationship?

Galatians 4:4-11 4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons and daughters. 6 Because you are sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Have A Marathon Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

In order to understand how to have a marriage that lasts, you must follow God’s instruction manual.

How to Have a Marathon Marriage It’s interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked how you decide who to marry, Kirsten, age 10 answered this way: “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

The consequences of hidden sin in your life.

“The Tragedy of Hidden Sins” Joshua 7 A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Bug

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 8, 2001

How to fall in love without falling out of God’s will

INTRODUCTION “Romeo, Romeo, where Art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” - They use to call me Romeo (Romeo Baumgartle) Because I was so cute... until puberty - My OLDER SISTER told me I drove all of her friends CRAZY - I read Romeo & Juliet (the Clef Notes) . I don’t get it - Boy meets girl... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, 1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honour To Whom Honour Is Due

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 10, 2014

This is a Mother's Day Sermon based on the words in the Ten Commandments to Honour your father and Mother.

HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE Exodus 20:12; Matthew 15:1-9 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ May 11, 2014 Audio link to sermon: http://chirb.it/0M8APA INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this Mother’s Day Sunday, I want to address an important theme from the Word of God on honouring our parents. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 1 - God's Bountiful Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 22, 2024

What is the secret to a life of overflowing abundance? There’s much we can learn from the life of David and Abraham. God can bless abundantly if only we can follow certain principles, and let go of thoughts and attitudes that displease God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is Paul’s words to the church at Corinth and he wished them that they would be full and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:1, Genesis 1:20, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:10, Psalm 34:10, Genesis 2:12, Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Golden Anniversary

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009

50th wedding celebration devotional message and vow renewal.

Dick and Pat 50th Anniversary Vow Renewal Shiloh Bible Church PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL WELCOME TO GUESTS You may be seated. Welcome to the 50th anniversary celebration for Dick and Pat. The golden anniversary is one of the most celebrated wedding anniversaries. And rightly so! Investing half a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Where Is It Written”

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

“Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Fresh Touch For You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God desires to touch us.

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist