Sermons about Text Of Emphasis

Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Walk In Freedom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 16,275 views

Paul takes on the "Perfection Police" and "Legalistic Lawyers" in this text and shows us how to walk in freedom.

INTRODUCTION Is there a rule book for Christians to follow? Do we have a codified list of do’s and don’ts by which we are judged. Is God like Santa Claus, “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out whose naughty or nice.” Once a preacher told his congregation there were 700 sins. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 5,388 views

Insight on how to experience a satisfying life is drawn from Jesus’ interaction with His disciples in this text.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Fortifying the Foundations # 10 John 4:27-42 6-22-03 Please follow with me as we read John 4:27-42 27Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, "What do you want?" or "Why are you talking with her?" 28Then, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42, Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Into Your Hands

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 3,273 views

This is full text, albeit short. This was part of a Good Friday service covering the sayings of Jesus on the cross.

She was perched on the couch. “Catch me, daddy!” She leaped into my arms. Man, was I scared. My daughter demonstrated faith and trust in me as her dad. She just knew I would catch her. I wasn’t so sure. She has known from very early that I love her and that I have her best interest in mind. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Installation Service

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 21,346 views

A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Victory Is In Your Praise

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 16, 2002

based on 124 ratings

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This message reveals four influential points that from this text to help you move into your victory!

Introduction- Praise explodes stronghold and paves the path to victory.Acts 16 recounts the story of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail. One sung a song and the other prayed a prayer. They did this because they understood how to get into the presence of God. Psalm 22:2-4 declares -- O my God, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Revelation 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Setting For Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

based on 208 ratings

| 25,663 views

In our text for today, we see that Jesus extended grace to kids in a rather unique way.

The Setting for Grace This won’t be too surprising to those of you who know Don and Tim Tuley. I just found out that when they were young boys, they got into a lot of trouble. Whenever something went wrong in the neighborhood, or in school, they were usually to blame. Ray and Bernice didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 19, 2001

based on 111 ratings

| 10,728 views

God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"The Pit Experiences"

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 10, 2003

based on 95 ratings

| 43,316 views

This text gives us (7) reasons why God permit us to have "Pit Experiences!"

INTRODUCTION OF THE TEXT: Why does God permit us to have “pit experiences?” Contrary to what some preachers or pastors say; the child of God does have “pit experiences.” God does not shelter us to the degree that he does not permit us to go through some experiences! Listen, if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-27, Genesis 37:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral-Paul's Farewell Message

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 49,615 views

In this text, Paul gives us great insight into death as well as great comfort for grieving families.

Paul’s Farewell Message 2 Tim 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

based on 35 ratings

| 49,949 views

A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Woe To You!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 2, 2007

based on 101 ratings

| 31,385 views

There are seven woes in this text. Let’s consider only a few of these to see how they apply to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." ILL.- During one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 7,915 views

Third in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but based on the biblical text.

The third and hopefully last in this series on spiritual warfare. To go back and recap: 1) So much has been written in the last 35 years, much of it with wild sounding terms like spiritual mapping, casting down strongholds, generational curses and binding spirits. I am not saying, nor have I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,085 views

The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

based on 5 ratings

| 6,571 views

Peter's example in this text reveals to us some qualities of who a servant is and what a servant does.

* Concept of serving others and God is woven throughout Scripture * Why serving others/God is important: - It's commanded (Gal. 5:13) - Service to God is linked to worship (Matt. 4:10) - When we serve others, we are actually serving God (Matt. 25:40) - When we serve others, we follow Jesus' example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

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