Sermons on Starting Poorly:

God's Search And Rescue Operation

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007

To join God’s search and rescue operation, we must submit to the Spirit’s direction, share the Gospel to seekers and seek to be more fruitful for Him.

Do you still remember our mission statement? Let us all recite it. “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This morning we will look into the “multiplying” aspect of our mission statement. It is God’s will that we become fruitful. Jesus said in John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Perseveres #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

The greatest witness to God's power come from those on the margins.

We began a conversation three weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Seed Among The Soils Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

“A farmer went out to plant his seed.” He didn’t go to school for 8 years. He didn’t go out to the field and smash every rock, pull every weed, plow up the path. He didn’t read “Planters Diary”, draw diagrams of the fields, agonize back and forth about

Get Started – The Parable of the Seed Among the Soils Feb 15, 2009 Luke 8:1-15 Intro: We all love a good story. From our earliest bedtime memories of “Peter Rabbit”, “Goodnight Moon”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, to our love of movies, to the simple way we share our lives through the re-telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Pain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021

Leadership is a magnet for pain and if pain is handled correctly it leads to spiritual growth and maturity.

FCA Connect meeting “Lead Pastors” - May 11, 2021 Topic: Leadership pain – the school of personal growth and ministry growth! Introduction: I heard a song a few weeks back listening to IHOP Kansas City and praying and a spontaneous song broke out that said “Pain is the school to growth – growth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 2 Timothy 2:15, Galatians 6:9, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Listening to God's Word brings us into the kingdom, and it is by listening to it that we grow and become sanctified. That is why Jesus says to the churches in Revelation over and over, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit has to say to the churches."

Benjamin Franklin decided to take stock of him self one New Years, and try to figure out why he seemed to alienate people, and why he lost friends so easily. He discovered that one of his major flaws was that he was not willing to listen to others. He had all of the answers and was arrogant. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-22

I Represent Jesus Christ

Contributed by Richard Holland on Aug 15, 2001

Talks about the fact that we represent our Savior in all our deeds and words - What a responsibility.

I REPRESENT JESUS CHRIST 2 THESS. 1:1-12 As you all know my family and I are from the area of Ft Lauderdale in S. Florida. We first arrived in this area of the country in January of 1986 when I entered the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville; and we immediately fell in love with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

“god's Glory And Love” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 27, 2016

As Jesus prepares for the cross, He reveals His betrayer but also His Glory. He gives His disciples the new command, to love as He loves.

“God's Glory and Love” John 13:21-35 Last week we looked at the foot washing by Jesus of His Disciples’ feet: We saw that not only was Jesus washing their feet but also teaching them a great spiritual lesson. First of all it was more than a S-O-L-E washing. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians: Know The Maths

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Feb 25, 2018

Single sermon on the whole of the Book of Galatians. Preaching time ~ 25 minutes. Includes some additional non preached information, preaching suggestions and some background. Has a little bit of a Reformation flavour.

Galatians: Know The Maths This morning I want to talk about maths. look perplexed Actually, I don’t feel all that qualified! I’m the only student to fail Maths 2 twice! pause All our kids are really great with maths, But Eileen and I are just utterly useless! pause ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Supplying Our Need

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Good to be back in the house of the Lord Gratitude to Jimmy

Today’s key verse is Phil 4:19, This is Paul’s epistle to the Philippians written around 60 A.D. Philippi was a city in Macedonia (mass-uh-doe-nee-uh) Paul established this church on his 2nd missionary journey. This was the first church established on the European continent, located in northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Shalom Shalom!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 12, 2003

People call on God for world peace, Jesus came to give a diferent peace, inner peace.

Shalom Shalom! Normally my week days start by listening to the morning news, mostly on TV. In the past couple of weeks I have heard about the deployments. Military personnel having their records checked, shots updated and dental work documented. Then load up on aircraft for the other side of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-47

Denomination: Congregational

Recovering From Failure

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Most of us are never taught a skill that we will certainly need - How to recover from failure.

Recovering from Failure (Lk. 22:28-34. 54-62) Lk. 22: 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Meal & A Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Inheriting The Promises Of God Like Us Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 23, 2004

Hebrews 4:1-2 tells that there are two types of people in every congregation; those of us who profit from the word of God and those of them who do not. We determine whether we will be us or them.

INHERITING THE PROMISES (part 3) “Inheriting the Promises Like Us” SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 6:12 TEXT – Hebrews 4:1-2 Hebrews 4   4:1 Let US therefore fear, lest, a promise being left US of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 4:2 For unto US was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic