Sermons on Systematic Givi:

Loving God's Word Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

If I love God’s Word I will long for, learn and live it

ENGAGE In Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, Kathleen Norris recounts the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received an expensive Bible as a wedding gift from his grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf. As time passed, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning The Collection - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2011

This sermon examines the fifth of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Two weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Art Of Persuasion (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of persuasion.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Art of Persuasion Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson reviews the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Religion Series

Contributed by Randy Harris on Aug 27, 2002

God never intended for there to be religion, which means it was man’s creation after the fall in the garden. So what now?

Moving From Religion to Relationship The Journey Back To Eden: The Birth of Religion (Gen 1-3) It’s a phrase we picked up somewhere between here and Amarillo, Texas. Kellie and I saw it on a billboard, I believe it was somewhere in Tulsa, OK. We fell in love with it immediately. “From religion to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Study 8 - Willing To Struggle? Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

Study 8 - Are you willing to struggle with the real meat of Christian teaching?

"God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit". It`s a strange formula, and one which many Christians prefer to accept on trust rather than struggle with it to see how it could possibly be like that. The Jehovah`s Witnesses say it has no foundation in Scripture, and is, in fact, of demonic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Passion For Proclaiming Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES INTRODUCTION Acts 9:4-6;15-16 – What was Paul’s ordained ministry? His Calling? His special role in the Body of Christ? Paul’s reflection back on how he has lived out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer That Pleases God

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001

What does it take to come near to God?

Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher's Weapon Of Truth

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 18, 2008

This is an article on how the Word of God is like a two edged sword.

“THE PREACHER’S WEAPON OF TRUTH” W.Max Alderman Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Our Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007

God’s Word must govern everything we think and do.

The Bible is Our Ultimate Authority Series: First Things 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prince Caspian: Calling For Help, And The Unexpected Answer Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

God answers our calls, but not always in ways that are expected, and yet, they are wonderful beyond knowing.

Prince Caspian: Calling for help, and the unexpected answer Jeremiah 32:42-33:3 Faith is called faith because we have no proof. We believe in God and we accept His presence in our lives, not because we can say what He looks like and how tall He is, but because we rely on the evidence of our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Succeed At Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

1. Go where the prospects are. 2.Have a burden for the lost. 3. Spread the gospel of Jesus Christ

HOW TO SUCCEED AT SOULWINNING PSALMS 126:5-6 1. Illus. of Eva Hart and Titanic (Illus. for Preaching and Teaching, p. 58) • April 15, 1912 • 20 lifeboats and rafts • Lifeboat 14 went back seeking others, the only lifeboat to do so. 2. As I understand it, the church is to be a spiritual lifeboat. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Addicts Victorious In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

“Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 3 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

II. Four Areas of Biblical Knowledge Used for Psychological Studies 1. Tabernacle, Temple, House of God in the OT In developing an understanding of the “conceptual value of the tabernacle in psychology and counseling,” three images must be dealt with: (1) tabernacle, (2) temple, and (3) the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

According To Your Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 29, 2009

Funeral sermon for Mary Henry, aged 101, prayer warrior and Bible student, who, like the Biblical Mary, could accept whatever the Word taught her.

Submission is not subservience. Humility is not the same thing as low self-esteem. In fact, it takes a strong and certain heart to be submissive and not subservient, to be humble and not cowardly. If ever there was a strong and certain heart, that was Mary Henry. She knew how to submit to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist