Sermons on Tenses:

Reliving Pentecost: The Christ Story Series

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 8, 2008

To restore the power of Pentecost, people must start telling the Christ story again. Only in preaching Christ will the world come to a saving relationship with the Lord.

RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHRIST STORY THEME: TO RESTORE THE POWER OF PENTECOST THE CHRIST STORY MUST BE TOLD AGAIN. TEXT: ACTS 2:22-36 Recently I had Bible study with a nice younger family in their home. The family stated that they needed to know the Bible better. The family had no church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

Sermon #6 in the Jesus in Isaiah series looks at how Messiah is pictured as a light in a dark place. Texts for this include Isaiah 9:2-4, 50:10-11, 60:1-3 as well as a reference in Matt.5:14-16. (Sermon #5 of this series is omitted because Ronnie Morgan

Isaiah #6 CHCC: 02-16-03 THE LIGHT Isaiah 9:2-4, Isaiah 50:10-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SKIT: This Little Light of Mine INTRODUCTION: I like it when other people assist me by bringing a unique introduction to my sermon. Surely ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

Jesus comes to us as the "I Am" in the situation we are in. His power is not confined to or limited by circumstances. We are to trust that He always acts on time, in His own way, to accomplish a greater purpose.

Martha’s brother Lazarus was dead. • Jesus said to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believers in me will never die.” (John 11:25) Martha sees God’s answer as something that can happen only in the future. • Her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fueling The Body Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

For all of us – myself included, we need to re-examine how are we to wisely live every moment for God in spite of ourselves?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 7. FUELING THE BODY (Eph. 5:15-21) INTRODUCTION: Anyone remember Alice In Wonderland? Which wacky character in Carroll Lewis’ mushroom-induced world do you remember best? The Mad Hatter? Queen of Hearts? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

God @ The Billboards: Unwritten

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional concludes the God @ the Billboard series.

God @ the Billboards: Unwritten Pastor Mark Batterson 10.02.06 Highlight Tape When I was in High School I played basketball and I did alright. I wanted to play in college so my dad put together a highlight tape to give to college recruiters. He went through all of my game tapes and spliced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Demo Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008

Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives and do so in such a way as to bring glory to God.

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith, 1 Timothy 6:11-16 & 20-21 INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul writes For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Take That Step Of Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 4, 2008

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of"Come".And Peter got out of the boat took that first step... And the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible.

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of "Come",and Peter got out of the boat and took that step... and the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible. Let this story be an encouragement to everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personal Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 12, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 5 about David spending some time in the morning in worship of God

Text: Psalm 5:1-12, Title: Personal Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Lew’s comments about Jesus only making disciples of those who want to be discipled, A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Announcement Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

There are four announcements that we will look at in these 5 verses.

Next we come to the great announcement to the churches. Actually there are four announcements that we will look at in these 5 verses. There were 7 churches in Asia to which this great announcement was being made but this great announcement that is being proclaimed here is to the churches of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 10, 2011

This sermon tells how a Christian and the church should deal with anger

6th epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:21-37 Dealing with Anger We can do some crazy things when we allow our anger to take hold of us. Have you done things while you were angry that you wish you could take back? Anger can be one of the most destructive things in our life, especially if it is anger that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Anglican

Learning To See God's Way Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 21, 2012

Vision comes from clearly seeing what God has planned from the foundation of the world in Jesus. He calls us to develop fully devoted followers, those that do what He says because they love Him. We must have eyes only for Jesus if we are to succeed.

Intro: The entire message of Hebrews seems to be that there is something better. What we find is that faith in Jesus doesn’t take away from our lives actually it brings better things. As I like to say, “The longer you know Jesus the gooder life gets.” Hebrews is a letter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero's Hostile Takeover Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 23, 2012

When it comes to living life which rules you, law or love? Jesus brought this into sharp focus when it came to healing on the Sabbath and it brings us to confront just who is actually Lord of our lives.

Jesus, our Ultimate Action Hero is waging a battle against enemies who are keeping us captive and away from a relationship with God. He is in the middle of battling the Pharisees, members of the religious establishment of the day who desired power and control. They were oh so good looking on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Central Characters In The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

We are only going to look at the three principle characters who have been involved in the spiritual warfare.

Chapter 12 of Revelation is one of the most revealing chapters in the Bible. It rolls back the curtain between earth and heaven and shows what lies behind all the sin and evil and all the conflict of this world. It reveals a great spiritual struggle that is occurring behind the scenes of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Way Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 19, 2012

If you desire to walk the path of righteousness, let God’s Word fill your memory, rule your heart, and guide your life. May God find you faithful, sincere, honest, committed and dedicated to that walking, standing and sitting with Him. Will you take the s

Opening illustration: In talking to young people about preparing for the future, I’ve had several say something like this: “We must get into the world to experience ungodly situations and ungodly people in order to grow stronger.” This kind of thinking has swallowed up many immature Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational