Sermons on Troops:

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Equipped?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 18, 2004

Did you know that when you asked Jesus into you’re heart, you enlisted in the army Of the Most High God. And He equipped you with a powerful suit of armour!

ARE YOU EQUIPPED? Twilla Paris; Warrior is a Child Lyrics: Lately I’ve been winning battles left and right But even winners can get wounded in the fight People say that I’m amazing Strong beyond my years But they don’t see inside of me I’m hiding all the tears ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up, O Sleeper!

Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004

As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Where To From Here? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 7, 2005

Items to remember when tempted to be discouraged

WHERE TO FROM HERE? - Read Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION The passage we just read begins “In the year that king Uzziah died.” Now, many approach this statement, they read of the passing of the king and think of it as just a historical marker; a way to tell exactly when this vision took place. For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Luke 14:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Heavenly Citizenship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 29, 2004

Did you know that we have a citizenship that is greater than any national citizenship? We need to put our focus on spiritual things. When we have this spiritual focus the world grows dim. Then we are living consistent with our heavenly citizenship.

How much value do you place on your citizenship? We have several here who may be citizens of different countries. We have Canadians here. We have US citizens and Mexican citizens here. You have a citizenship in some nation. How much do you value or think about your citizenship? We rarely think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Presence Of The Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2005

A sermon with an emphasis on baptism.

Acts 10:34-43 “The Presence of the Holy Spirit” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Cornelius was a Roman officer, a Gentile, a part of the occupation, and therefore he was Peter’s enemy and his oppressor. At the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving Others Through Outreach Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 13, 2005

We have 3 priorities – worship, small group, outreach. This week’s focus: OUTREACH. As the program states, “We are dedicated to reaching people who do not know Christ as their Savior.”

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 1. Loving Others Through Outreach January 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques INTRO: We have 3 priorities – worship, small group, outreach. My vision is for a congregation of people who gather weekly for corporate worship, come together in small groups for discipleship and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Mission Really Complete?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 3, 2005

When Jesus ascended into heaven, what did he want his disciples to be concerned about? Do we pick up where He left off?

Is the Mission Really Complete? Pastor Glenn Newton April 1, 2005 Acts 1:1-11 Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." But Jesus could do that. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Opposition - Guide Or Goad? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Are you aware of the tricks the enemy will use to keep you from being used by God? Learn what they are and how to overcome them!

Do you ever do something on a dare? I remember once when I was young and foolish I was dared to fight this bully who was hanging around our swim meet. I bravely pushed out of the crowded circle with my fists up and tried to fight this guy who was obviously much bigger than me. Needless to say, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What To Do If You Make A Big Mistake Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

We all make small errors now and again. But what do you do if you make a big blunder? We learn from Jacob and what he did after Shechem about how to get back with God.

When we make small errors we often just breeze over them or remind ourselves not to do that anymore. But what happens when we make a really big blunder - something that affects other lives and our own in significant ways? Sometimes we panic, or we throw up our hands and do nothing, or we allow ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Firing The Kid Ceo Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005

Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lust At First Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2005

Lust is more than sex. It is about power. It is about the overwhelming desire for power. Sex was not the main issue in David’s sin with Bathsheba. It was the lust for power and control.

Lust at First Sight II Samuel 11:2-5 March 6, 2005 This fellow had a dream in which he was transported to heaven. In his vision, St. Peter was showing him around the place when the guy noticed that there were clocks everywhere. Everywhere he went there were clocks…thousands of them, hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Faint Not!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 4, 2005

How not to lose heart in the day of adversity and severe challenge--to possess spiritual stamina

FAINT NOT! Isa 40:28-31 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is A Place Called Hell?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 23, 2005

Hell is not just a dream, Hell is real! God gave me a dream to show just how real Hell is.

WHAT IS A PLACE CALLED HELL? LUKE 12:5 5. But I will show you whom you should fear; fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into Hell; yes I say to you fear Him. Why is there a place called Hell, and where is it? We know hell is in the middle of the earth. But why is there a Hell? A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God