Sermons on Turning Your Heart To God:

My Hand Holder

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 1, 2001

What Jesus is to me!

MY HAND HOLDER I. Rest in the grip (23) This hand comforts and calms, provides and protects, and steadies and sustains. This hand has never lost a single soul (John 10:28,29) II. Rely on the guide (24a) Proverbs 3:5,6. The end of our wisdom is the beginning of our being wise. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Change Of Plans And Compromise

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1.

A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1. Paul made plans to visit Corinth (:15-16) 2. He made them with commitment (:17) -- with the commitment which characterizes God, who fulfills all His promises (:18-22) a. He is faithful b. His promises are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Glad Salvation Is Free

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

I’m Glad Salvation is Free

Salvation is not passed on from one generation to another. Salvation is not attained by the deeds that man may do. Salvation is the gift of God. James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the father..." 1. The Way of Satan Eph. 2:1-3 a. The Way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

' John 3:16

Contributed by Dr. Mike Frazier on Jul 27, 2007

A brief but usefull sermon to help people understand the importance of trusting Christ as their only payment for sin.

John 3:16 shows us that Jesus gives us a salvation that is: I. Without Cause: a. God so loved - not because of our good works. b. Not becuase of being sinless. c. Not because we deserve salvation. d. Loved us because of who HE is - not who we are. II. Without Flaws: a. His is a perfect love b. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010

3 traits that classify a fool

I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed him 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In...jesus

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

Matthew 28

i believe in…Jesus Life has ups and downs, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats. Through it all, the most important element of this life is not what we get, not what we have but simply who we believe in. I believe in Jesus. I believe Jesus fulfilled his prophecies. I believe Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014

A study into the Book of James

Overcoming Temptation James 1:12-15 I. Purpose of Temptation A. drawn away - from the plan of God B. lust - a natural desire taken to extreme C. entice - bait a hook II. Promises for temptation A. Hebrews 2:18 - The Lord is sensitive to our temptation B. I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 29, 2020

Peter's Risk Taking

Peter and John 1. The Medical Report 2. The Authority to Heal 3. Faith in Healing A. The sick person (Matthew 9: 27-31) B. The intermediary (Matthew 8: 10) C. The person praying for healing 4. The Timing - God's, not ours A. John 5: 19 B. Philippians 2: ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 23

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 20, 2020

Paul before the high priest

Paul's anger and apology before the council (v. 1-11) See https://prepinc.com/products/the-floor-card for the Speaker - Listener Technique Sadducees vs. Pharisees - Are we like them today? The Lord appeared - Christ encourages us as well. A Conspiracy to kill Paul (v. 12-22) Jewish hunger ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Seven Key Principles Of New Testament Evangelism.

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Study of principles of evangelism developed by Gene Getz.

Seven key principles for of NT evangelism. Matt.4:19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - New King James Version. Clear from Scripture: that first disciples were recruited to evangelize. So are we but how? Developed from Gene Getz. (1984). "Sharpening the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Jesus' Authority Over Death & Disease Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed.

The Gospel of Mark #14: Jesus’ Authority Over Death & Disease Text: Mark 5:21-43 Thesis: To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed. Introduction: (1) After healing the demon-possessed man, Jesus crossed back over to the crowd from which he had previously departed. (2) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strategies Of Jesus' Discipleship (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Concentration on a Small Group Jesus selected twelve disciples and concentrated on building them up. This does not mean that others were excluded from becoming his disciples. There were other disciples like the seventy (Lk.10:1) and the women disciples (Lk.8:1-3). But Jesus spent most of His time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Never Give Up...

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010

Why we give up and how not to give up...

Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal