Sermons on Textual Preaching:

The Prayer Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the second in a seven part series of messages I preache at Wendsday night Pryer Meeting.

Spiritual Grown and Fitness The Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 Testimonies Review Last week, There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. -Too much food we get fat, not enough we get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003

This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are A Leader To Victory

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon was preached on our Victory Sunday to receive our pledges for our new building.

You’re A Leader To Victory 12/3/2000 Joshua 1:1-5 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Today is Victory Sunday in our New Life Campaign. Victory not in the sense that the battle is over, but now it’s time to stop talking about what we’re going to do and actually start to do it. Our First Fruit Offering is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

We preach as though God were begging you through us; be reconciled to God!

In the 5th chapter of II Corinthians, Paul has supplied us with all the information we need give anyone, in order to bring them to saving faith. He talks about the atoning death of Christ, His resurrection, the assurance of newness of life for the one who believes in Christ, the indwelling of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Living Out Life With God Living In Us

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jul 1, 2001

An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.

Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Falls

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost Sermon based on Acts 2 and 3. My wife and I preached it together.

"When The Spirit Falls" 9:30 5/30/93 Psam 20:1-8 Acts. 1:1-11 Text Acts 2 & 3 .ls2 RICK What happens when the Spirit falls. Turn with us in your Bibles to Acts chapter 2 starting at verse 1. Acts 2:1-4 When the day of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Inside Job Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This is a part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 5 March 25, 2001 ¡§An Inside Job¡¨ The challenges for Nehemiah seemed to fly fast and furious. After hearing the report of the reproach that Jerusalem had become and in prayer determining that God had laid it on his heart to do something about it, Nehemiah faced an ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding Today's Situation (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Understanding Today’s Situation (Part II) Matthew 24:4-8, 14 Recap of Part I from last week: We began looking at the current situations in the world to understand where we are in relation to Jesus Christ making his triumphant return. Go with me to Matthew, Chapter 24: 4-8, 14 - Pray I mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Today's Situation (Part I) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 25, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Today we will lead off in the direction that God has been taking me for sometime now in my private study; and I believe that the time is here and now to begin teaching on the importance of understanding where we are in the world. I have to give you a sad fact that ought to touch the heart of every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing Proclamation With Instruction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to balance our preaching with our teaching for the best effects

Why Is It Important To Balance Proclamation With Instruction (Acts 20:20,21) Illustration:Some pastors preach "longhorn sermons," a point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between. Source Unknown. One pastor never prepared during the week, and on Sunday morning he’d sit on the platform ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Hospital

Contributed by Robin Steele on Oct 21, 2004

After spending weeks in the hospital with my sick child, I preached this sermon to the congregation.

Lessons from the hospital 10/3/04 Hospitals are for the sick. Churches are for the needy. There are some great parallels from the halls and rooms of the hospital that directly correspond with the church and Christian life. The ICU waiting room and the maternity waiting room are always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon For Kenneth Moore

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 3, 2007

This is a simple funeral sermon preached for a man that came to know the Lord very late in life.

Funeral Sermon for Kenneth Moore By Shannon Lewis Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Ecclesiastes: 3:1-8 On behalf of the family of Kenneth Moore I want to welcome and thank you for coming and being part of this memorial service. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 1For ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007

Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007

God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican