Sermons on Umbrella Effect:

Our Problems, And God's Solutions

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

Ministry will be full of problems. And as we walk with God and seek to do His will, our frailty will catch up with us. Let’s look to God for His solutions!

Passage: Acts 18:18-28 Intro: There are three ways of dealing with the real world. 1. one is to try and leave it, to pull out of it 2. another is to pretend it doesn’t exist; that it is an illusion. Il) Mary Baker Eddy, “matter man” 3. the third way is to deal with it with the tools that God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Game Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

No team goes into a game without a plan. And God has one too, for ministering His Word to a lost world.

Passage: Acts 19:1-22 Intro: At the upper levels of sports, no team goes into any game without a game plan. 1. football, baseball, basketball, the team studies its opponent and devises a plan based on the strengths and weaknesses of their own team and the other. PP) Muhammed Ali did this in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

297 – Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

July 4th Sermon on Prayer.

Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Righteously In Light Of The End Of All Things Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living Righteously in Light of the End of All Things

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living Righteously in Light of the End of All Things 1 Peter 4:7-11 David Taylor We are finishing up our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” which connects the way we live to the mission of Christ, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Candle In The Dark

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon the encourages Christians to be a witness.

"A Candle In the Dark" Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Introduction: If you want to be a light for Jesus to shine in the dark then you must: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bound For Mt. Zion

Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014

There remains reasons to hope in the Lord's activity for the people of God. There will come a day of fellowship and peace for the people of God.

Isaiah 2:1-5 Bound for Mt. Zion As evidenced on the day notoriously known to us as Black Friday, crowds can be dangerous. Impatience leads to jockeying for position, invasion of personal space, and as perennially demonstrated by sad nightly news video proof, knock-down, drag-out fights and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Overcomes Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 4: 38 - 41- the seventh sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 17 March 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction This is the latest sermon in the series on Elisha, whose ministry lasted for fifty years and accounts for fourteen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making It Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". As you rebuild, do it right.

Series: Rebuilding [#8] MAKING IT COUNT Nehemiah 7:1-73 Introduction: Have you ever struggled with feelings that your life is not worthwhile? I think we all feel that way at times. I know that I do. Life goes by so quickly. I often think about, “What am I accomplishing that really ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Holy Ghost In 2011

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 31, 2010

This sermon reveals the power of God, if you want the power of God. This is the way to get it. Follow him to the end of your search when you

Acts1:8 Most people think that the Holy Ghost is received by lying on of hands, and this is true, but I want to talk to you from my very own experience: about the day I received the Holy Ghost. When I graduated from Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the year of 1987, l was raised to be a good kid. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man With Acts 20:20 Vision

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

When I was in Bible College, one of my professors repeatedly told us we needed Acts 20:20 vision, and take the Gospel of Christ from door to door as well as in the public. The apostle Paul was a man with this type of Acts 20:20 vision. His vision for t

*THE MAN WITH ACTS 20:20 VISION* Acts 20:17-21 Dorn Ridge January 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The scene I want you to imagine this morning is that of a meeting. 2.) In fact this scene might be what we would consider an ideal Elder’s Meeting. A.) Paul called the leaders of the Ephesian Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Heals Depression

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2013

Yes People of Faith Get Depressed

Depression has troubled people everywhere, in every age, and it will trouble us more in this 21st century. It is very important to understand this illness but professionals don’t always understand its complexity. Depression is not always the result of some sin or somebody’s mental ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When Bad Things Happen To God's People

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 5, 2012

God's people often ask "Why has this happened to me?" However, God is not so much interested in why as "what." In this fallen world we cannot prevent bad things from happening. What we do in response to them is another question.

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE? Acts 16:25-34 25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know What Love Is Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012

John distinguishes the popular views of love and AGAPE, revealing the supernatural nature of Godly love.

I Want to Know What Love Is 1 John 4:7-13 • Let me make one disclaimer before I begin because I don’t want to lead anyone down the wrong path. • Tonight I am going to speak about the supernatural on several occasions. • I am not talking about divine healing, speaking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible Spiritual World

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

We live in a physical world, but there is a spiritual world all around us that we do not see. But here is a fascinating look into that world.

Passage: Daniel 10:1-11:1 Intro: When I was in high school, a movie called “The Exorcist” was released. PP Movie Poster of “The Exorcist” 1. story of a young girl possessed, a priest who comes to exorcise demon. 2. took the nation by storm, everybody talking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Through The Problems Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Everyone deals with the reality of problems. Paul teaches us some vital lessons we should learn from problems

Living through the Problems of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 When life hits you with problems, you have a choice to make; you can either become bitter or you can become better. The Bible is filled with people who endured the tough stuff of life. Joseph was sold into slavery by his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God