Sermons on Strategy:

Witnesses And Magnets: Our Role!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2011

What is it all about this Christianity, blessed with a relationship with God Himself, the creator of the universe. To internalise that and keep it there or could there be more, drawing others into a realtionship with Him could that be it.

Witnesses and Magnets: Our role! This sermon is based on the illustrations and teaching from ‘The Bible’s Big Story - Our Story’ a visual roadmap for the biblical journey, by Dr Harry Wendt. As a lead in, we have used this material as a Bible teaching tool for the last three years, as weekend ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Persecution And Priorities Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

IN OUR TIME THIS MORNING, LETS TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE LEADERS OF THE CHURCH, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE, ….. “FAITH IN GOD DOES NOT MAKE TROUBLES DISAPPEAR, BUT DOES MAKE THEM LESS FRIGHTENING!”

PERSECUTION AND PRIORITIES ACTS 5:17-42”WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING.” NOWHERE IN SCRIPTURE IS THIS SO EVIDENT THAN RIGHT HERE. FACE WITH A TOUGH SITUATION, A TOUGH COUNSEL, AND A TOUGH TREATMENT, THE APOSTLE OF CHRIST RESPOND WITH A RESOUND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22, 2 Chronicles 13:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Is Jesus?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

This is the question the disciples, the Pharisees and the man on the street had to answer, it still must be answered today. In the 1st chapters of Mark... Jesus is answere the "six most important Jewish questions": how are sins forgiven, pious practices,

In Jesus Holy Name June 10, 2012 Text: Mark 1:1; 3:20-30 Pentecost II Redeemer Who Is Jesus? (read the text) Who is Jesus? That is the question that must be answered if you have heard his name. Who is Jesus? That was the question in the first century when he lived and it is still ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

“our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012

Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Test Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012

What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bestir Thyself

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Talks about David’s rise to power and coming together as a people

BESTIR THYSELF B.R.: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 5:17-25 TEXT: 2Sa 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. INTRODUCTION: In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Take Action Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Power Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS

GOD’S DIRECT COVERING “THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS” LESSON: TWO I: Jesus said, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” Matt 24:4 A. Deception is a scary thing: Why? a. When a person is deceived, they believe with all their heart that they are right when, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Complaint To Confidence

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

God wants us to be honest and real in our communication with Him. When we are, He can then lead us to the point of confidence in Him.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today. What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009

Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

So Built We The Wall Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009

There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Become All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Becoming all things to all to win some

I Become All Things To All Men So I Might Save Some 1 Cor: 9-27 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church - The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to the Body of Christ

THE CHURCH - THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 One of the most vivid word pictures of the New Testament is the Apostle Paul’s description of the Church as the Body of Christ. The human body is something everyone is familiar with. And it plays such an important role in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Holiness

Be A Dreamer - Dream Big! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 9, 2010

The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #1: BE A DREAMER – DREAM BIG! KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • Vision for 2010 – God’s extraordinary dreams for YOU. • God has placed within our heart hopes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: *other