Sermons on Stages Of Growth:

Drop Dead And Live

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Commandment

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Hidden in the middle of the Golden Rule is a commandment which needs to be obeyed.

THE HIDDEN COMMANDMENT - Telling yourself the truth. I want to talk to you this morning about the hidden commandment. Mk 12:28-31. Did you hear it? Love your neighbour as you love yourself ... we need to love ourselves! But do we? Woody Allen: “my one regret is that I am not someone else” If we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under New Management

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008

Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose In Life

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Purpose seen in Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes: Purpose in Life 7/10/2005 “I will worship you until the very end” - we sing those words, but sometimes we forget why we sing them. We have been reminded today of what Jesus did for us on the cross, taking our very sin upon himself, and it causes us to be grateful. But even when we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Gospel Goes On Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Balance Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many people want to experience healthy and fruitful life but are not willing to do things. We need to be intentional, ideal and incessant about it.

TOPIC: BUILDING LIFE CAREFULLY Text: I Corinthians 3:10b v. 10b, “10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” Introduction: Balance living is what people needed in our time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Abraham Had Many Sons Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 8, 2006

How to develop an exponential perspective and start believing, trusting, and cooperating with God for miraculous growth in His Kingdom. A sermon of early preparation for a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

FATHER ABRAHAM HAD MANY SONS Genesis 15: 1-6 1. At our Wednesday night gathering and with the group that met at Al and Birdie’s home on Thursday, to start getting a broad overview of our planned 40 Day’s of Purpose Campaign during Lent, we heard Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church in Lake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Work In Progress---The Biography Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 8, 2006

He, who predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, will one day bring it into fruition.

A WORK IN PROGRESS---THE BIOGRAPHY OF A CHRISTIAN “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 NIV “I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Set Thine House In Order" By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2006

The purest metal comes out of the greatest heat! It’s amazing what we can discover about ourselves & others when life throws us a curve. We can see this in the life of Hezekiah. Let’s examine it together!

Preached @ Dinsmore Baptist Church (free audio tape upon request) Introduction What would you do IF, today you were told, "You would do well to get all your affairs in order because today at 3:00 PM life as you know it will end!" Panic? Party? Pray? This is exactly the decision Hezekiah was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

1st 30 Minutes In Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 11, 2006

description of our arrival in heaven

Intro: I was talking to a friend of mine who said he kept a copy of one of his Pastor’s best sermons ever, it was the first 30 minutes in hell. I told him that sounded like a strong sermon and that his pastor could match it with a sermon called the first 30 minutes in heaven. So tonight I will give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If God Says No

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 13, 2006

What would you do if God says No?

What If God Says, “No” Scripture Reference: Numbers 22:4-6, 12-14 Balack sends a special request to Balaam by his messengers: 4 And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell, You Don't Have To Go

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 15, 2006

heaven or hell, you get to make the choice

Intro: according to a recent study: less than 3% of sermons are on sin, rebellion, judgment or eternal punishment. Because of this, 67% of Americans don’t believe in a literal hell. These attitudes are main factors why the American Pastor is now viewed as disposable, if there is no hell, than what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 17, 2006

To live as Christian is to live for the sake of others. God saved us to live like Him, living a life that blesses other.

For The Sake of Others Matthew 7:12 Pastor Don C. Solano September 11, 2005 SEPTEMBER: PROCLAIM THE GOOD LIVING! INTRODUCTION Most heroes of our nation are heroes because they live not for themselves alone but they live for the sake of many. And by living for others they gave up their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Builders In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 18, 2006

We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

(Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Helper

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2006

how the Holy Spirit helps the believer

Intro: being in Pentecost all of my life, I am amazed at the misconceptions about the Holy Spirit within the church. For some it simply means they speak in tongues, for others it is a tingling feeling that they get when they say someone has the anointing. I have seen people holler, run, jump, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God