Sermons on Stronger And Stronger:

Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005

Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unbinding Lazarus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 2 of a 2 part sermon on some of the beautiful lessons that we can learn from the events surrounding the resurrection of Lazarus.

UNBINDING LAZARUS Jn. 11:43-44 INTRO. A great part of the grandeur of our Lord’s earthly ministry was His willingness to associate His disciples with Himself. Anything that they could do, He allowed them to do. He sent Peter and John to prepare the upper room for the Last Supper. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

The University Of Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Paul sat at the feet of Gamaliel and other great teachers of that day. But he learned far more from the UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS, for there he sat under God’s great teaching.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 INTRO: There are many great universities in our land. Everyone knows about Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. In England there is Oxford University. But I want to tell you about another school. It has had more students and more graduates than any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming

Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004

A thought shared in a sermon format.

Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Always Told Me Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Part 2 in a series on attributes that make a strong church. This focuses on worship.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace And Quiet Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 25, 2009

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Having It All". Wouldn’t you like some peace and quiet? You can have it through Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning September 20, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#1] PEACE AND QUIET 2 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction: What would you say if I told you that you can have it all? Sometimes as Christians, we act like we are supposed to be impoverished, solemn, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Part two in a series on the purposes of the church.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why You Need Sin Out Of Your Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Sin has many dangerous consequences and we must get it out of our life.

"WHY YOU NEED SIN OUT OF YOUR LIFE" Mark 5:1-21 There are few that would argue that we need to get sin out of our life. Most disagreement would come about WHY and HOW. I want to deal with both of these today. First… WHY. Some would say because: I want to go to heaven I want my prayers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Makes The Strong Weak Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Makes The Strong Weak

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determining Your Altitude

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012

A sermon about attitude. It teaches God confidence, not self confidence.

Determining Your Altitude Philippians 3:12-14 Last week God detoured me from my series of sermons about More Than Survivors, this week I return and wrap it up. We want to raise our kids to do more than just get by… more than just struggle through. We want them to be successful… in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

Ananias was not a famous, well-known believer. He is not mentioned in Scripture outside of this event. Yet, Ananias was given such great privilege from the Lord. Why?

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Acts 9:10-18, 22:12-16 Introduction: 1. When considering the book of Acts, if I were to ask you to fill in the blank, and I said, “Ananias and _____________.” What would you say? Would you say, “Sapphira?” 2. Did you know that there is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

God Cares And God Will Help You

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 4, 2013

Do you feel like nobody cares for you? Do you feel forgotten and all alone? God cares and He will show you how. Will you let Him?

I Peter 5:7-11 Introduction: As every one will testify, life can sometimes be difficult. As it has been said, if we had no mountains, we would not learn to climb. Also, if we had no problems, we would not learn to depend upon the Lord. Peter was well aware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Interested In Character Building

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 23, 2013

Paul invites us to follow the character of Godly Christians. It is allabout CHARACTER

Sermon: Character building In this the second Sunday of Lent, I would like to focus on our Epistle reading from the epistle to the Philippians Because it is all about CHARACTER Christian Character Story: Some years ago, I attended called a conference called “Spring Harvest at Work” ...read more

Denomination: Anglican