Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sheep Test (Its Plain And Simple) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

Are you saved? Why not take John 10’s "sheep test"

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Two: The Sheep Test: Its Plain and Simple. (10:22-30) I. Introduction. --I have taken some hard tests in my life. II. Are you one of God’s Sheep…One of His chosen? There are some simple steps to see: A. The sheep understands God’s Word. (v. 24) 1. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Successful Harvest

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon about what it takes to have a successful harvest for the kingdom of God.

Philippians 2:1-11 The book of Philippians has some missionary tones to it. It is a missionary book in many ways. AThe Gospel@ means a great deal to Paul It is a book about a harvest. And how can we have the harvest that God would want us to have. I. The Conditions of a successful harvest Look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of Blessing & Woe

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

5 possessions of those who take to heart the lesson of blessings & woe.

THE LESSON OF BLESSING & WOE—Luke 6:20-26 A woman at a county fair placed a large basket of red apples on a table. She put a sign in front of the basket which read: These apples are free to everyone, but take only one, God is watching you! A little boy, Jimmy, studied the sign on the apples with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 7, 2003

Is there more to taking the Lord’s name in vain than with our speech?

INTRODUCTION • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Champions Can Stumble

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The word of God warns us to take heed lest we fall

" EVEN CHAMPIONS STUMBLE " 1 CHRONICLES 13:1-4 WHEN YOU THINK OF THE MEANING OF A CHAMPION, WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND? 1. MOST OF US THINK OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES CHASING THE RECORD BOOKS A. MARK MCGUIRE AND SAMMY SOSA B. FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER, OLYMPIC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrated Fisherman

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 11, 2003

This sermon deals with the three steps you can take to overcome frustration

Text: John 21 Frustrated Fisherman Introduction: A. Seven of the disciples were together at this time. Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), and two others whose names are not mentioned. B. Peter decides to go fishing on the lake, and the others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Less Traveled Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Take up your cross

2nd Sunday in Lent Mark 8:31-39 The Less Traveled Road   31 And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he said this plainly. And Peter took him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When You're Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

Three actions to take when we are out of our comfort zone

When You’re Out of Your Comfort Zone Based on the Vision of Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-8 1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the LORD seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Christmas Song Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 28, 2001

This sermon takes a look at what a great Christmas song should contain

S120201 The best Christmas song --Romans survey What is the best Christmas song ever written? The Messiah by Handel,Joy to the world, Silent night, Away in a manger, Jingle bells . . . What is the Worst Song: For me it is anything sung by a chipmunk. How about, "Momma got runned over by a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Dreaming is dangerous work, do you have what it takes to be a dreamer?

Joseph was a dreamer He was favored of his father God is looking for people like Joseph who will dare to dream. Dreaming is dangerous work, you see from Josephs life that dreaming can get you into a lot of trouble. If you are going to dream there are some things you have to have in your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve Gods Purpose In Your Own Generation Series

Contributed by Matthias Korsinek on Aug 18, 2002

The need for an Attitude of Visionary Faith in order to take hold of Gods inheritance

To serve Gods Purpose in your own Generation “For when David had served God`s purpose in his own Generation, he fell asleep … Acts 13:36 There are only 3 kind of people in the World: 1. Those, who do not know, what is happening in the World 2.Those, who know, what is happening in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Secrets to learning how to take the good with the bad situations in a spirit of thankfulness

Taking the Pleasant With the Unpleasant (Acts 14:1-8) 1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as important as less enjoyable aspects. Even though many disciples relished the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational