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How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

The early church was very effective in communicating the gospel. In this sencond part of the series we examine why they were so effective in evangelizing and reaching people with the good news.

¡§How to communicate the good news effectively¡¨ Part II Introduction: There was a man who lived up in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go to Florida. His wife was on a business trip at the time so he called her to let her know what he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Passes My Understanding

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Apr 29, 2002

What a great promise! The peace of God can surround us and stand guard over our hearts and minds.

IT PASSES MY UNDERSTANDING ISAIAH 26:3,4 “Peace that passes understanding” Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reactions To The Savior's Birth

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Should Be A Striking Likeness Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ

Striking Likenesses of Jesus Christ Text: Acts 4:13 And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus Scripture: Acts 4:1-20 Introduction: Spurgeon once said, “A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ.” We have read lives of Christ beautifully and eloquently ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

America, Where Are Thy Gods That Thou Hast Made

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002

The dumb gods of man cannot help us when we need help.

JER. 2:26-30 "AMERICA, WHERE ARE THY GODS THAT THOU HAST MADE?" A) America is without question the richest nation on Earth! * No one can argue with that! * She has the strongest and largest churches in the world! * America has more preachers than any other country in the world! * She has more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

A sign that I am walking with God is that I have a love for my brother’s and sister’s in Christ

Caricatures: Drawn with similarities to the real thing but distorted(Nose, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, hair, ears). Rarely are they mistaken for the real thing, except in Christianity. The work of the devil is always to twist and distort the truth into something close but far enough away to be of no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Did You Forget Something?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

Sometimes our churches need to be reminded of our purpose.

DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING? PSALM 103:2 Introduction: 1. Just like many other people, I seem to always forget to do things, or I forget where I put something. a. An excellent example of this is the fact that I lose my Bible almost every week and forget where I sat it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Conceive Your Miracle This Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001

What does it take to give birth to a miracle? Mary sets an example for us to follow.

Last week we talked about planting a seed in someone else’s life. Reaching out and touching them with the message of hope, coming alongside and being an impact player in their life by telling them of Jesus. I asked, how many of you could use a miracle this Christmas, and many of you raised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:46, Matthew 1:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Our Provider

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Only God can (and does) meet our needs. He does this for the purpose of displaying the gospel in our lives.

32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way." 33His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 29, 2010

In our passage today, we will see that Paul was set-apart to do God’s work and now He is going to make a Declaration of Christ to all he can!

Introduction Last week, we looked at Romans 1:1 and the calling of Paul, to become a servant /slave. He set-apart by God for the gospel’s sake, to preach the Good News. In our passage today, we will see that Paul was set-apart to do God’s work and now He is going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Worshipper

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for a talented soprano or a lecture on textual criticism or a pleasant weekly reunion of friends and family. Instead, true worship is a joyous celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

THE ANATOMY OF A WORSHIPPER by Bishop Charles C Jones 2 Samuel 24:18-24:25 Our focus in this message is to explore the exercise of worship. There is a book out that is entitled ’ Worship is a verb’, in this book the author states that Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have A Heart For God?

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

This message challenges us through the life of Noah, how to have a heart for God.

“A HEART FOR GOD” TEXT: GENESIS 6: 1-9; GENESIS 8:21 VS. 9-“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.” INTRO: As I examine the theme of Noah’s life, I fall under the convicting power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conditioned For A God Event (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 8, 2009

This sermon examines some of the conditions that open the way to a God event.

Last week we examined some conditions that open the way to a God event. Throughout history we have heard and read accounts of significant God events. - It was a God event when Moses led the Israelite people out of Egypt. - It was a God event when Moses was used of God to part the waters of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist