Sermons on Sun To Become Black:

Becoming A Contagious Storyteller Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

How do we develop in our lives so that we are effective "storytellers"? This message looks at the promise that we are not alone and that Jesus Himself is always in our corner.

INTRODUCTION A. Beginning of this series, I asked you to decide then to make the series count. a. We can’t get something out of nothing – career, relationship, etc. b. Several prayer cards were turned in – We’ve all been praying B. Through the OneAnother Home Groups I’ve learned a lot in the way ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Spirtually Mature

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This morning I want to expand your thinking in the area of becoming spiritually mature. We must as Christians grow up and get about doing our fathers business. We must grow more spiritually mature in order to experience all the blessings of God. We demon

A. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based upon the Word of God. 1. When you make decisions that are in line with the Word of God, you demonstrate spiritual maturity. 2. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith. a. By faith, Moses refused his privileges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Contagious Church

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005

The Jerusalem church grew daily because there was such a contagious spirit among Christians that drawn others to it. The church today can also follow the example of the early church and become a contagious church.

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH (Inspired by Bill Hybels book: Building a Contagious Church) ILLUSTRATION: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Less Prominent

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Surrender to the Lordship of Christ brings fulfillment in life.

"Becoming Less Prominent" Jn. 3:22-30 Intro: In John 3 we find John the Baptizer responding to his disciples. They have brought word that Jesus was baptizing people left and right. (In truth Jesus only baptized the twelve. 4:2 Perhaps John’s men saw the baptisms and thought Jesus to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Blessed Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 26, 2007

Jacob became Israel, in this story are the keys to being blessed by God

Intro: the story of Jacob becoming Israel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Up until this point, Jacob seemingly had done everything his own way. He was a deceiver, he had basically cheated his way through life. But the story of Jacob becoming Israel is based on God’s love, and God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 26, 2007

Painting a picture of what it looks like to be full of faith (faithful) with the acrostic "CHRISTIAN" based upon the text.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Full of Faith” 1 John 5:1-21 This past week I heard a pastor describe an experience that I think many pastors have experienced. The pastor had a 90 year old church member who was a godly man, lying in a hospital bed dying. This old saint had lived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007

The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming World Changers Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 24, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Introduction Fourth part in a series about the Kingdom of God. Again- work from the book of Ezra- Chap 4-10. Building God’s Kingdom requires faith. Today- faith means I believe Jesus died for my sins and I am going to heaven. The faith Christ inspires not only gets us to heaven when we die, but ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Week 3: Become Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

Becoming something takes time and practice. Jesus wants you to join him in trying out different things until you become a full-fledged follower.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Good Stewards Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

This is a modification of a previous sermon on Stewardship from the same passage.

Becoming Good Stewards II Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction: 1. This morning we began our annual stewardship series! 2. We discussed the requirements of stewardship. 3. Tonight, we will continue with the idea of “Becoming Good Stewards!” 4. How many of you want to be a poor steward in any area of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Consistent & Consecrated Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 29, 2007

It is obvious if we are born of God because we live the right way and love others well.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Consistent & Consecrated” 1 John 3:4-10 William Willimon used to be the dean of the chapel at Duke University. "One day he received a phone call from a very irate father. The father exploded on the other end of the line, telling Willimon furiously, ’I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Loving & Sacrificial Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 7, 2007

Loving others well is the chief evidence that one is a Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People Becoming Loving & Sacrificial 1 John 3:11-24 Is there enough evidence to convict you of being a Christ-follower? Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was on the bench in April when Eric Hine, 43, of Cincinnati, came before him on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Fearless & Risky Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 19, 2007

Taking relational risks to love others well results in our having confidence in facing the day of judgment.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Fearless & Risky” 1 John 4:7-21 Patrick Henry Hughes is 18 years old. He was born without eyes and without the ability to straighten his arms and legs and consequently cannot walk. Despite these circumstances Patrick has overcome these limitations and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Man Of Convictions Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 28, 2008

Daniel revealed early in life what kind of character he would possess. He was a man of integrity.

Daniel The Book of Revelation in the Old Testament I. The Name of the Book Daniel’s name means “My Judge is God” or “God is Judge” II. Date of Daniel Daniel and 3 Hebrew children were taken out into captivity in 605 B.C. Other captives were taken in 597, 586 & 582 B.C. Some contend that book ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Woman Of Influence Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Message on being a Godly woman

Leaving a Legacy in Our Home Part 1 – Becoming A Woman of Influence A Woman of Influence Submits A Woman of Influence Prays A Woman of Influence Loves 2 Timothy 1:5 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational