Sermons on Textual Preaching:

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

Help!

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2001

This sermon was preached concerning the direction of our church. It is a plea for workers to get busy for the Lord.

Sunday Evening November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church HELP! Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: 1. 10 months ago, the Personnel Committee, and I came to the church and said that it was time to bring on a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. I also remember saying a couple of times that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39

Denomination: United Methodist

Pastors: Leading As Preachers

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 14, 2005

Pastors have a duty to preach for life change; the hearers are responsible to listen for life change.

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Preachers 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 13, 2005 Introduction One of the most important duties of the man whom God has called is to be a preacher and teacher of God’s Word – to proclaim to you and to others, “Thus saith the Lord!” In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 26, 2003

This sermon is one seldom preached but defenitly needing to be heard on our love towards others.

Who Do You Love? 10/20/2003 1 John 4:7-11 Along our journey here on this world we encounter different people to whom there are some that we like more than others. We might have a common interest. We might have the same opinions. We might like the way someone looks or their personality. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Rescue The World 1 Child At A Time!

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 9, 2004

This is a message that was preached on a Sunday dedicated to children. It outlines a process by using an acrostic of the word RESCUE.

RESCUE the World One Child at a Time Children’s Day August, 25 2002 AM As we look through the eyes of grace at the world around us, we see a desperate situation ahead for the Church, the Nation, our entire world. We know that Christ is the Answer. He has been the answer through out history. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Rescue

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

This is the first sermon I preached. God is willing to rescue us if we will let Him.

Rescue Introduction: We are fascinated by Rescues: Songs – Rescue Me (world) \ Rescue the perishing (church) T.V. – Rescue 911 News pays big money to get a rescue on tape. 5 Stages to a rescue 1. realization 2. reaction 3. rescue 4. rejoicing 5. reach out I. Realize A. Story of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:4-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

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