Sermons on Terms Of Discipleship:

The Staff Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

Paul wrote the book of Ephesians to encourage the church and to define the purpose of the church. So during these next few weeks, I would encourage you to do a study of Ephesians during your daily Bible reading.

The Staff A Study of Exodus 4:1-5 An Introduction to the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH I goggled “The purpose of the church.” There were only 22,600,000 results. Here is one I liked. “It has been taught that the purpose of the church can be broken up into the three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Staff Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

Paul wrote the book of Ephesians to encourage the church and to define the purpose of the church. So during these next few weeks, I would encourage you to do a study of Ephesians during your daily Bible reading.

The Staff A Study of Exodus 4:1-5 An Introduction to the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH I goggled “The purpose of the church.” There were only 22,600,000 results. Here is one I liked. “It has been taught that the purpose of the church can be broken up into the three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cap (Or The Roof) (Cont.) The Purposeful Preparation Of God’s People Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was another aspect of evangelization that I noticed in the passage of scripture just prior to my text.

The Cap (or The Roof) (cont.) The Purposeful Preparation of God’s People John 1:29-37 Part 5 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37

Denomination: Nazarene

I Will Give My Time Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 15, 2012

Resolutions that will change the way that you live.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 3 I Will Give My Time Ephesians 5:14-16 Scripture Reading A LIFE OF RESOLUTIONS Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century revivalist, sat down at age 17 and penned 21 resolutions by which he would live his life. Throughout his lifetime he would add to this list ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Which Bus

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 22, 2012

Choices, which way to travel, what will the fare be and in which direction are you going. What does God require from you?

Which Bus: Acts 16:6-15 Imagine if you would that you want to go to Oamaru on the bus, the buses run to Oamaru every day of the week and there are at least three different bus companies to choose from. The trick with all these bus companies is that they charge different fares and that they go at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Baring The Fruit Of The Vine

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 23, 2012

Jesus calls true believers to bare the Fruit of the Spirit. Are personal attitudes needing to be dug out so you can bare fruit?

Mark 1:14-20 One of the problems about baring the fruit of Christ is the hardness of our attitudes. Four early disciples of Jesus were fishermen. They had attitudes about their skills and profession that Jesus wanted to use for the glory of God. But they had to do some digging in the hardness of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2012

We can not live right, or do right, without God’s help!!

Ezekiel 36:25-27-Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

What If . . .

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

What if . . . we really gave our lives to Christ? What would happen?

Mark 5:1-20 What Do You Fear? January 29, 2012 “What are the two biggest fears in your life?” Most people could name one or two fears. But I really think two of our greatest fears might be exact opposites. How’s that? For me, I don’t like snakes and heights. How are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Mile Marathon Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: *other

Right Living Demands Right Theology

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 18, 2012

A demonstration from the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Colossian Church that Christ centered living starts with Christ centered theology.

At the University of Southern California the list of great running backs for the Trojan football team is legendary: John Arnett, Frank Gifford, Mike Garret, OJ Simpson, Anthony Davis, Ricky Bell, Charles White, Marcus Allen, Sam Cunningham, LenDale White, Reggie Bush. No other college comes close ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Walking Like Jesus Walked 2 – The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 century. His familiarity with the Jewish community in his native Netherlands moved him to paint Jesus with a Jewish appearance. People were shocked! Jesus looking Jewish?

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED 2 – THE REAL JESUS Text: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction 1. Have you heard of the controversial exhibit at the Detroit Institute of art? 2. It is the Rembrandt and the Face of Christ exhibit. 3. Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rhythm Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 25, 2012

God has a rhythm. Everything has a rhythm. The universe has a rhythm. The planets in our solar system have a rhythm. The earth has a rhythm. The seas have a rhythm. The four seasons have a rhythm. Our bodies have a rhythm. Our heart has a rhythm.

We talked about Times, Seasons. Last week we learned about “Tempo” and today I would like to teach this message about Rhythm. God has a rhythm. Everything has a rhythm. The universe has a rhythm. The planets in our solar system have a rhythm. The earth has a rhythm. The seas have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Teacher! Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 29, 2010

God calls each of us to the Adventure of Life He has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we examine the call to make disciples.

Choose Your Own Adventure: “Be a Teacher!” Today we continue with the Callings God has placed on everyone, and the Choice we have to pursue them. Today we examine one of the most important choices we will ever make, that of “Being a Teacher”. Translated to the believer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

I Am The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2010

When Jesus presents Himself as "The Life," What does that mean for us as followers?

JOHN 14: 6 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE LIFE “Jesus said … ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” M any exist; few live. Even among the churches of our Lord, this statement holds true. Reflecting as we do, the society within which we are immersed, we Christians have become almost ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Naked"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 18, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that our sense of right and wrong is often stirred-up before God opens our Spiritual Eyes.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Third Sunday of Easter Worship Service Killeen, TX 18 April 2010 Big Idea: Peter’s sense of Right and Wrong was stirred-up before his Spiritual Eyes were opened. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal