Sermons on Tongues Like As Fire:

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

How Did Jesus Take It And Make It?

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are three Christ-like qualities that will empower us to take it and make it.

“ HOW DID JESUS TAKE IT AND MAKE IT? ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com 18:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-19

United With Christ As A Vine! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

Your Union With Christ Is Like The Union Between A Vine And Its Branches!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As A Vine! John 15:1-8 Introduction: 1. Exploring The Doctrine Of A Christian’s Union With Christ! - IE: “Clue” - Searching Through The Mansion Of The Entire New Testament, Gathering From Room To Room Clues About The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Upchuck But Not Upbeat Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

You don’t have to like it: Just do it!

JONAH: UPCHUCK BUT NOT UPBEAT I’ll do it but my heart is not in it! Jonah Chapter 3 & 4 It’s the fish that attracts the most attention in Jonah. But there are several other miracles too. First, the storm—unlike any other storm; After the fish… and Jonah’s survival… we find the shade tree… then ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Leader Is A Hero

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Oct 26, 2004

A leader should be a hero. Best sermon on what a hero/leader is like.

A Leader Is A Hero HERO Def: 1 a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage 2 a : the principal male character in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, If You Had Been Here

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

God is in control even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Sermon: Lord, if you had been here! John 11 March 10, 2001 I. Introduction A. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. you get pulled over and you haven’t even left your driveway 2. your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles 3. you call your answering service and they ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

An Unbelieving People

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A warning against the church falling away into unbelief like the nation of Israel.

AN UNBELIEVING PEOPLE Hebrews 3:7-19 Key Verse and Theme: “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw Jonah Overboard

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006

A message about getting rid of that which is Jonah like in our lives.

Throw Jonah Overboard Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah’s name is connected with the word "Dove", which signifies a messenger (pigeon/dove). His father’s name was Amittai, which means "My Truth". Put the two together and we find that Jonah, by name, was to be a messenger of the Truth! One of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Trouble In The Church

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006

What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Making our resolutions stick by becoming people resolved to be like Christ.

12/30/01-Resolutions Intro.-Time of Traditions-Thanksgiving-football -Christmas-Wisemen, xmas story, lights, xmas CD -New Years-2 I know of-Black eyed peas (tried once and only once), resolutions Hook: New Years Resolutions-out of all americans who make NYR 55% will keep them for one month. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-15

Denomination: *other

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

Sometimes your stuck in winter and it seems like Christmas will never come.

A: Hope Do you remember waking up on Christmas morning, the house filled with the aroma of hot fresh Tamales? Remember your mouth watering as you anticipate the taste of that first bite? Do you remember waiting for Christmas when you were a child? Do you remember how the excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

The Church in Sardis was the church everyone wanted to be like, but Jesus says that it is dead

Revelation 3:1-6 November 9, 2003 The Message To the Church in Sardis The Dead Parrot Sketch – Monty Python - Taken from “Now for Something Completely Different” A customer enters a pet shop. Customer: ’Ello, I wish to register a complaint. (The owner does not respond.) C: ’Ello, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican