Sermons on Stepping Out In Faith:

The Plot Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In today’s lesson we discover the plot of the Bible, because knowing the plot of the Bible, gives us a better understanding of the Bible’s context so that we can discover personal change.

As I said in the last lesson, the purpose of this series is to help us discover how to read and study the Bible. Last time our lesson was the on the purpose of Bible study. And we came to the conclusion that the ultimate purpose of Bible study is personal change for the glory of God. And I hope you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Genesis 1:3, Hebrews 1:1, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Personal Goal Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2018

We must not forget that discipleship is not just about reaching and growing other people, it is about our development also.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will wrap up our Discover Discipleship series. • There are many reasons to be a disciple of Jesus. One of the last things Jesus commanded as He ascended into Heaven was for us to make disciples of all nations. • We have a big job to do, many people in Sierra Vista ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jael And The Nail Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

DAKHEEL; the sacred duty of protection

Judges 4 (NASB) 4 The sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. 2 The Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan; and the commander of his army was Sisera. 3 The sons of Israel cried to the Lord; for he had nine hundred iron chariots, and he oppressed the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Powerful Truth Or Don’t Let Your Heart Be Hardened

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 16, 2018

Our response to the Truth of Jesus determines how we will receive His blessings, and how well we will extend God's love to this generation.

POWERFUL TRUTH Or Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened There’s only one point today: If you want to know the power of God’s Truth, You have to soften your heart. How do People respond to the truth? John 12 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-40

Denomination: *other

3 Areas To Renew In Us If The Gospel Is To Be Brought To The Nations.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2018

If the gospel is to reach the nations first there must be a renewel of three areas in every believer's life.

Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Title: 3 areas to renew in us if the gospel is to be brought to the nations Introduction The Apostle Paul finishes the Letter to the Philippians by thanking them for renewing their efforts in helping him to bring the gospel to the nations. This portion of scripture also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019

A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Our Ministry Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 3, 2019

How Paul made the most of his call to minimstry is a good example for us to follow in fulfilling our God-given ministry calling.

“And say to Archippus, ‘See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.’” - Colossians 4:17 (Amplified) Every Child of God is called to full time ministry. We saw that last week as we considered Ephesians 2:10: “For we are His workmanship ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What It Is That We Do Not Deserve

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 6, 2019

Do we deserve every gift that we are given? Is it always something we have done or done well? I know of a gift that you can never deserve and it replaces something you do deserve.

GREETINGS CALL TO WORSHIP Lord we gather this morning that we might raise our voices to You and that we might truly Glorify Your Holy Name. You have told us that where two or more gather and raise their voices in unity, expressing what is needed, that you would hear us…Please hear us Lord as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21, Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: *other

Revival (Section 1) Vital Keys To Revival (From Charles Finney Revival Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

Challenges a person to give themselves to God

VITAL KEYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION: Revival history shows again and again that if there are two key elements to obtaining true revival, they would have to be DEEP REPENTANCE and AGONIZING PRAYER. Frank Bartleman ( a leader in the Azusa Street Revival) wrote: "I received from God early in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Away Childishness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2018

We have a problem in many churches called perpetual childishness. We seem to hear petty, trivial pursuit. The body of Christ needs to develop a spiritual growth pattern. Growth is seldom by accident...

PUT AWAY CHILDISHNESS? GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. PERPETUAL OR ETERNAL BABYHOOD… From LIVING WITH ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2018

Take heart. Grumbling, complaining and murmuring can kill relationships and the work of God. We must learn to listen to to others and to God's spirit. Take heed to what we listen.

TAKE HEART? TAKE HEED? PAY ATTENTION, MY FRIEND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***WATCH OUT YOUR CAN GRUMBLE, COMPLAIN, MURMUR AND HURT YOURSELF AND KILL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS… *** Grumble: to complain quietly about something or someone. To talk in an un unhappy way. To mutter ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 10, 2019

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the blueprint of God the Father given to His children as instructions to live purposefully, meaningfully, and productively for His everlasting glory of which we will be part of in His eternal kingdom.

For Better or Worse? (1 Cor. 11:17-34) Since the beginning of July, we have been following a series called Living in God’s Great Plan. Although aimed at construction of building, teaching was on living faithfully, obediently, and courageously. If we are to live in a great plan, we need to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "true Vine" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

No one knows God (as Father) and Christ (as Lord) "just because". There must be a genuine spiritual connection. Jesus the Son is the essential for connecting to God the Father in ways that bear fruit to God's Glory!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1