Sermons on Surround:

Finding Your Ministry Niche

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Are you wondering what your ministry is? Are you called to be a pastor....teacher… evangelist…forth-teller (prophet), or even an apostle? (Ephesians 4:11-12) If not, how are you going to effectively fulfill the Great Commission? Over the years, I have found that many believe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wall Of Lust

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Jesus Poll Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus¡¦ Church [#1] THE JESUS POLL Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: I am so glad that the elections are over. I must have received over a 100 phone calls, emails, and letters concerning my vote. Before the election, there were all sorts of polls taken to try to determine who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rahab In Me! Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 10, 2004

2nd Sermon in series of Living in Faith (through Joshua)

“The Rahab in Me!” Joshua 2 Intro: Affirmation w/ Stewart from SNL (I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!) READ JOSHUA 2:1—7 - Jericho: city c. 14 miles West of Jordan River; a bridgehead for all advances West or North into Canaan - “The use of spies was not a lack ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 15, 2005

Our God is not boring. He is a God of power and wonder.

Encounter the Power Isaiah 9:6 (The Message) For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Intoduction: In The Lion, The Witch and The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Savior Is Born

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 20, 2005

The greatest birth announcement in history...the Savior is Born!!! Yet it wasn’t made in the church house or the halls of government, but in a field filled with shepherds. The Savior had come for all men.

Luke 2:1-3 (NLT) At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. [2] (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) [3] All returned to their own towns to register for this census. Tax Season • The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Able

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

the ability of God

Intro: years ago when I went to my first pastorate, most of my sermons were topical. I would go to strong’s concordance, find a word, look up all the times it was used in the bible, and preach on that topic. Most of the time I now like to preach textual sermons, taking entire portions of scripture ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

doctrines of the bible

Intro: before we begin tonight on our study of laying on of hands, I would like to give you a simple explanation why we are called a full gospel church. A. all protestant, evangelical churches have basically common doctrines, The Inspired Word of God, Jesus Savior, Son of God, Worship, Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is God Into Prosperity?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

a God who blesses

Intro: over the years there are many ministers who have been labeled prosperity preachers. Their main message has been that God desires to prosper the lives of those who serve Him. Even though I do not agree with every aspect of some of their teachings, I am in full agreement with the concept of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas, A Time To Praise God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003

At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

276 – Sing A New Song

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

David teaches us how to sing a new song - compared to the Model prayer by Jesus.

Humor: A preacher went to visit an elderly woman from his church who had just had an operation. As he was sitting there talking with her, he noticed a bowl of peanuts on the stand next to the bed. He began to eat them, and soon it was time for him to leave. When he got up he noticed he had eaten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Favortism

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tick Tock

Contributed by Brian Hancock on Nov 8, 2003

This Sermon warns unbelievers that time is running out to accept our lord Jesus Christ as their personnal Lord and Savior.

TICK, TOCK, TICK, TOCK BY BRIAN HANCOCK TIME: ITS WHAT OUR DAILY SCHEDULES ARE BASED ON. YOU GO TO BED AT A CERTAIN TIME, YOU GET UP AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU GO TO WORK, SCHOOL, OR AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU CAME HERE THIS MORNING AT A CERTAIN TIME. OUR LIVES ARE BASED AROUND TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-12, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist