Sermons on Stretch More:

Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:5-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Pentecost

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 28, 2006

For the believer that lives for more, this is your time to shine! It’s time for you to understand and experience Pentecost.

The Joy of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 The NKJ Bible Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer That Produces Results

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 13, 2006

What others dont realize is what it took to see those results...prayer, prayer and more prayer

The first thing that people think of when they hear about Pentecost is think about the results. -The sound of a rushing mighty wind -The tongues spoken -The transformation and boldness of Peter -The power of the Holy Spirit What others dont realize is what it took to see those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Your Own Gallows

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 25, 2006

You reap what you sow, more than you sow and later than you sow.

Building your own gallows Esther 7 10/25/06 This is our last study in the book of Esther for the time being. I hope you have gotten something out of the lessons that you can use down the road of life. If you haven’t gotten anything else, which I believe you have, I want you to remember this we find ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When We Preach The Gospel, We Proclaim Jesus Is God!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2007

If we are preachers of the gospel, we will emphasize the Goodness of the Savior more than the good things that will happen to the saved.

"’Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

This message discusses what it means to really know Jesus, and seven ways to get to know Him more.

Around 1915, Mohandas Gandhi set a goal for himself… political freedom for his native India. And over the next three decades he led his people in their quest for freedom until it was granted to them in 1947. Albert Einstein said of Gandhi: “Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21, Philippians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

If They Only Knew

Contributed by William Noel on Jan 28, 2006

A message of encouragement, reminding us that there’s more to our faith than what we think!!

“If They Only Knew” I Cor. 2:9-10 Today, one this, the first Lord’s day of 2006, I am impressed to bring a word from the Lord, taken from the book of I Corinthians 2, verses 9-10. There we read, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Leaves

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006

Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Presence Brings Perspective

Contributed by Hiram Claudio on Mar 2, 2006

Even in the fire, the presence of God was more overwheleming than a fire that had already killed 2 guards.

His Presence Brings Perspective (Daniel 3 – NKJV) This chapter opens with: • The king making an image of gold (90 feet tall and 9 feet wide) • King sent word, when the music is heard, everyone is to bow to it • Not just bow to it … “fall down and worship” – verse 5 • If you don’t – right to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Few Tips For Spiritual Trips

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2007

We are all on the wonderful trip of life. Here are a few tips that will make the trips a little more pleasent.

“A Few Tips for Spiritual Trips” 3/4/2007 This time next week Julie will be in Italy. It’s gong to be a trip of a lifetime! She and her two friends are excited to be going. They are anticipating an exciting adventure. They have been preparing and planning for weeks now. They have worked hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

"Barak: Present"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2007

Barak wasn’t much more than just present at first; but he eventually got the vision...

“Deborah said to Barak, “Arise! For this is the day in which the LORD has given Sisera into your hands; behold, the LORD has gone out before you.” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. 15 The LORD routed Sisera and all his chariots and all his army with the edge ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

An Unwitting Ambassador

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Bearing False Witness is a lot more than just lying - its bringing disrepute to a good God

There was some big news at the CIA last week. Christine Axsmith, a 42 year contractor was fired from her job because of her blog. If you’re not familiar with what blogging is, think of it as a journal that is posted on the Internet for everyone to read. In her case, this one was internal, but you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006

In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed