Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Come And Follow Straightway. Let Straightway Be Your Slogan

Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Feb 2, 2012

Serving the Lord requires us to react straightway which is the direction we go and the time that we take to serve the Lord.

Jan. 22, 2012 Mark 1: 14-20 Come and Follow Straightway. Let Straightway be your Slogan Time for a math lesson; Rate of Speed=distance divided by time Give an example: Walk to Jerusalem would be about 6000 miles, so how fast would we need to walk if we wanted to get their by Easter. Rate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Extreme Makeover: Manly Edition

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 20, 2011

Regardless of your past, God can take you on a journey to make you the man you were intended to be.

Extreme Makeover: Manly Edition Text: Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Intro: What does it mean for someone to be masculine? I shared a message on this a few years ago, but really felt like I needed to hit it again with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can Be Heroes (Modern Day Heroes) Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

We are called to live as heroes, to take Jesus seriously and to strive to live like him and invite others to join the journey.

Modern day heroes What is the difference between a hero and a celebrity? (discuss) Diff b/w heroes and celebs – celebs are famous, possibly not for anything good – eg paris hilton Heroes – inspire you to be a better person, celebs want you to want their life (for the selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapters 2-3 church of Ephesus in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Title: Losing and regaining your first love Theme: To show that love for Christ can be lost even in the midst of work for him Text. Rev 2:1-8 Interpretation and application: 1. Contemporary-what it meant to the early local church 2. Composite-what it means to the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Law Of God’s Land

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Taking a look at God’s original laws - the laws from which all human laws have developed.

Have you ever heard of the U.S. Supremacy Clause? I’m sure most of you have, but if you’re anything like me, you may not know what it says -- or, its implications. The US Supremacy clause states: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States… (dot, dot, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

5 Strategies For Victory

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006

Sermon helps believers take the steps needed to achieve victory in many areas of our lives, both spiritual and secular.

5 STRATEGIES FOR VICTORY By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Judges 3:12-30 Background. 1. Because of their sins, Israel were under the rule of ungodly nations around them. Judg 3:12 12And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30, Genesis 26:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Communicating Truth In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

Let's look at how Jesus takes a hot potato topic, and manages to teach truth without being unneccessarily divisive.

Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Intro: What an incredible privilege it was for the disciples to walk with Jesus for 3 years. 1. listening, watching, talking together with him, was a life changing experience. 2. of course, thru the words of Scripture, we can have the same experience. 3. and today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Sep 4, 2015

As the seasons change in the natural, so to does it in the spiritual. God wants to take us into a new, better, more abundant season.

It’s a new season Text: Ecclesiastes 3: 1 – 8 “There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying, a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted, a time for killing and a time for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Supernaturally

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice.

Living Supernaturally God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice. Living supernaturally means * Where there is death, you will live * Where there is sickness, it will not touch you * Where the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Lead Us Not

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2019

Take time to grasp the heart of what Jesus was teaching when he said, "Lead us not into temptation."

Lead Us Not Enjoying the Protection of A Disciple’s Prayer There is a danger in Christendom. There is a movement of making changes to the Word of God which appear to be good ones. Here is one of the latest: A respected religious leader changed the phrase in Matthew 6:13 from, “lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019

It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obsession With Jezebel

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2020

Jezebel is the primary demonic creature taking all the blame for the ill's of society and the seduction of the Born-Again Christian

Within a fringe element of the church, known as “deliverance ministry,” there is an obsessive fetish with demonic spirits who are blamed for virtually everything wrong in society and within the culture, and are believed to be the instigators of Christian misbehavior. The goal of ‘deliverance’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:33, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7-9, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 29, 2016

This sermon takes a brief look at the errors of the Church that gave birth to the Reformation and puts forth an argument for the need of a new reformation.

Luke 18:35-43 (New International Version) A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." 38 He called out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed