Sermons on The Second Coming:

The Fruitful Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer & Parting Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 6, 2003

Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.

Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Planning?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 11, 2003

Challenge your congregation to plan their lives with God.

James 4:13-15 I. 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." A. Here James is trying to get the attention of business people planing their futures, but I believe that we all can apply this passage to our own ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Observance Of The Law? Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Some begin well in the faith but leave the truth for error and false teachings. Once you get on the track of faith in Christ, don’t get off.

FAITH OR OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW? TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 (NIV) 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit BY OBSERVING THE LAW, or BY BELIEVING ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

"Undersatanding Satan's Devices"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 28, 2003

We are not to be ignorant of Satan’s devices. From Job chapter one we can learn just how Satan is at work to destroy the testimony of the believer.

“Satan’s Devices and God’s Devotion” (2 Cor 2:11) Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. I have enclosed the text of the 1st Chapter of Job at the end of this message. You will want to be sure to read this text to get a better understanding this ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

The Bible is counter-cultural in its attitude toward women

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 26/06/94 Women in the Kingdom Women in Jewish and Greek Culture Ancient Middle East culture had an extremely low view of women - women were seen as property, either of their father or husband - not testify in court, not inherit property, not claim any right to education - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Fruit Of The Spirit In Your Life

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 4, 2007

The active fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer

The Fruit Of The Spirit In Your Life Galatians 5:22-23 We often talk about the fruit of the Spirit in our discussions. We aspire to have them actuated in our lives. We say we want know the Lord and are working at conforming ourselves to the image and likeness of Jesus Christ, but are we? Oh, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ridiculous Question With An Obvious Answer

Contributed by Johnny Samuel on Aug 4, 2007

How we as Christian ask a question that we know the answer to to

EXODUS 17: 1-7 A Ridiculous Question with an Obvious Answer I want to talk about a ridiculous question with an obvious answer. This is a ridiculous question, due to the fact that these are Gods anointed Gods appointed, Gods chosen peoples asking this ridiculous question. Is the Lord among us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Person Of Power!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 6, 2007

HOW YOU AND I CAN WORK WITH THE HELP OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN BELIEVING OURSELVES TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN WE HAVE THOUGHT IN OUR PAST.

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES—Pastor Don Hawks Bridgewater UMC—August 12, 2007 I AM A PERSON OF POWER! Exodus 3:1-6 ANSWERS: TO REALIZE THAT I AM A PERSON OF POWER, I NEED TO ACCEPT MY GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. GOD’S SPIRIT WOULD HAVE ME SAY TO MYSELF: (With the Power and help of God’s Spirit) 1-- I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 18, 2007

Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time alone with God? Are God’s principles becoming clearer? Adhearing to higher standards now? What’s going on?

A WORK IN PROGRESS Have you been learning anything lately? Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time with God, yearning for the next worship service? Are you understanding God’s principles more clearly than you ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of One Small Word

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 17, 2006

This will show the tremendous power in such a small word... The word "Yea" (in the kjv). How strong is satan with his words? Find out as we look at this powerful but small word.

The Power Of one small Word Genesis 3:1 Please take note of the word “Yea” I WANT US TO LOOK AT “THE POWER OF POSITIVE WORDS...OR POSITIVE THINKING.” Text: Genesis 3:1 ... Notice with me that the first word that the devil speaks in the scriptures is “Yea” or as we would say: “”Yes” in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Assurances From The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus ought to assure us the deity of Christ, our forgiven sins, and our own resurrection in the future...

1 Cor. 15:1-23 Assurances from the Resurrection Intro: In our culture we have a tendency to set aside certain days to remember certain days of historical significance. For example: July 4th – Day when Declaration of Independence was signed; the birthday of the USA Dec. 7th – Day when Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Slyness: Who Controls Your Life?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006

Folks, we are at war - not just against the turban terrorists around the world, the militant mindsets around the world and the radical renegades around the world, but more than that - with the kingdom of evil and Satan - the power behind the throne!

The king of Trye in his palace of gold and glitter ends up in a deep dark pit surrounded by dirt! This chapter is a fascinating chapter in that is used to give a perfect illustration using this king to describe how Satan will end up one of these days! In the 21st century, we can better understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:6-19

Denomination: Baptist