Sermons on The Cost Of Discipleship:

Come

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 5, 2007

Christ calls us to come 1. What we come for? 2. How we come? 3. When we come

Is 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Can you define the word COME? - The Incredible Journey written by the Canadian author Sheila Burnford ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 1 Revelation 1:5-11 Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 Last week we looked at the year in advance, and we discussed the joy of living the life that John mentions in 3 John Verse 4 and examined and defined that as a church, our mission will be to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

These two verses provide a blueprint for each of us as we seek to move toward spiritual maturity, and become like Christ. Since we are disciples of Christ, and if we are ever to become like Christ, we will need to "grow up" in these basic areas.

Growing Up Luke 2:40, 52 As we move away from the Christmas season, we move into the uncomfortable encounters with Christ. Both Christmas and the Resurrection Season are comfortable seasons. They are seasons that emphasize grace, God’s love, and His sacrifice. But as we move into the interlude, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rock Is The Hard Place

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 13, 2007

Our decision to share our faith can be built on shifting sands, or solid rock.

I’ve met folks who think that if Jesus walked among us today like he did back in Galilee, we’d be so much better off in our Christianity. How could we ignore him, they ask, if he was right here in front of us? Judging from the people who were right in front of him a couple thousand years ago, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To Jesus- The Vital Place Of Repentance

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

What is Repentance? How should we respond to Jesus?

Responding to Jesus- the vital place of Repentance (Heb 6, but also first few chapters) Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church Lee Valley   What is preaching * Effective Christian preachers have a compelling vision of Jesus Christ which they communicate forcefully to their listeners to lead them to view ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconstructed Through Worship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

The Why & How of Personal Worship

- 1980s the Bakkers had built PTL & Heritage USA (in Fort Mill, - Bakkers received each $200, 000 salries - Awarded himself over $4 million in bonuses - Million dollars a week coming toPTL - 1987 - Secretary Jessica Hahn - 1989 Convicted on fraud and tax evasion, & racketeering - PTL Network went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Things Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Mar 2, 2004

An overview of the entire book of Matthew showing a general outline Nature of Scripture - fulfilled in Jesus, Nature of Kingdom - Relational not religious, Nature of the Messiah - Suffering Servant.

Hope Community Church March 7, 2004 The Nature of Things Part 1 of Walking with Jesus through the gospels The first four sermons lay the foundation by examining each of the four gospels, authorship, and various foci. These will help us to understand the individual pericopes better. Don Calhoun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Unity Releases

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2004

Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith.

“Biblical Unity Releases” Acts 2:40-47 Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! Maybe you heard about this… A young girl wandered into the deep woods of British Columbia for hours. Mom and Dad called the police and a search party was formed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Now And Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Wes Bennett on Mar 29, 2004

Recognizing the Call of God and Choosing the Right Response

Come Now and let Us Reason Together Isaiah 1:18 - 20 Intro: You will find here in the text a choice -- it is a reasonable choice presented from the Lord * the willing and obedient - eat the good of the land - though you have sinned and your sins are as scarlet - I will make them as white as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Make You

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God #2: Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

Psalm 29 says the voice of the Lord is powerful. If that’s true, then why do so few believers recognize His voice? Here are some keys to learning to hear God’s voice more clearly.

KNOWING GOD #2 – HEARING GOD’S VOICE OPENING TRIVIA QUESTION: What’s greater than God, worse than the devil, dead people eat it, and if you ate it, you would be dead too? ANSWER: What’s greater than God? NOTHING What’s worse than the devil? NOTHING What do dead people eat? NOTHING And if you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: *other

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scriptures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

The Bible is God’s book, it brings me to God.

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scripture A. WHAT DOESN’T WORK 1. Sitting on a rock by a lake waiting for God to speak. Christianity is a relationship and you learn from God in similar ways that you learn from others. 2. Name it, claim it, saying what you want God to do, so it will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Denomination: Baptist