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  • Attitudes For Revival: Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    How do we posture ourselves for Revival? This message draws upon the Beatitudes for answers to that question.

    I want to share with you eight keys attitudes for revival. I confess up front that this list is not original with me. I got it from the greatest revivalist who ever lived. He shared these insights at the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount. We often refer to these eight attitudes of heart as the ...read more

  • The Gift Of The Thorn

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Sep 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 236 views

    Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us are the weaknesses we would never choose for ourselves.

    INTRO If we took an inventory of everything that we say in our prayers, we would likely find that the vast majority of our prayers fall into one of two simple prayers. The first category is the “Gimmie” prayer. You know the “gimmie” prayer well. “Lord, gimme that parking spot right up front. And ...read more

  • Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    A narrative retelling of Peter’s breakfast with Jesus that leads fallen disciples to declare their love for Him, receive His forgiveness and a new assignment to serve Him.

    Text: John 21:4-19 Title: Breakfast with Jesus – or – A New Assignment for a Fallen Disciple Series: Conversations with Jesus (C) Topic: Christian Living Theme: Christian Living & Failure Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness Calling God’s people in my care to tell Jesus that they love ...read more

  • God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.

    God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the theological ...read more

  • Let It Be...

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

    Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

  • When Church Lets Out

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    Rev. Fair speaks of how God has a line in our hearts. How timely are His messages to use message of love, of encouragement, of assurance, of promise, of direction, and of power. Ours should be a private line and his calls should take precedence over all other calls.

    WHEN CHURCH LETS OUT Scripture: John 15:1-16 I. Thess.1:4-5 Philips - “We know that God not only loves you but has selected you for a specific purpose. For we remember how our Gospel came to you, not as mere words, but as a message with power behind. The effectual power in fact of the ...read more

  • Faith & Stewardship

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Rahab's giving of herself for a newfound faith.

    Today is stewardship Sunday. Today, we remember the truth that all that we have is God’s. To be a steward is to manage property for someone else. And it is our job to make decisions with that property for their best interest. I think we often think of stewardship as the idea of deciding what ...read more

  • Paying The Price

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 30,402 views

    Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

    IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

  • A Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

    Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

  • "Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 29,997 views

    Taming temptation

    "Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

  • "It's Not About Moving On Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 26,691 views

    The call, responsibilities and blessings of discipleship.

    Mark 10:35-45 “It’s Not About Moving On Up” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was talking with a colleague of mine this past week about the United Methodist appointive system. We both agreed that, in our opinions, ...read more

  • Regaining Hope When It Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Last of a five part series frm 1 Peter about finding hope for our lives.

    Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 Background The end of all things is near… (V.7) • Letter probably written by Peter in mid 60’s AD • By then Christians were beginning to undergo persecution by Nero • Peter sees what is happening and thinking back to the words of Jesus believes that the return of Jesus is ...read more

  • Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

    Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 207 ratings
     | 66,075 views

    This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

    DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

  • Restoring Power To The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 41,934 views

    A look at why so many churches/Christians lack God’s power in their lives, and how it can be restored. Suitable for revival service.

    RESTORING POWER TO THE CHURCH Last night Gladys watched a college basketball game. I guess that means March madness is here. I heard this past week that these basketball playoff games are going to cost us big. According to analysts, American business will lose as much as $3 billion over this ...read more

  • Join The Revolution Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    Introduction to a series on the Message of Jesus

    Introduction According to a landmark survey by academics from Baylor University in the USA each person has one of four possible views of God (authoritarian, benevolent, critical and distant), and that the viewpoint they hold is a predictor of many other beliefs and practices. The poll, which ...read more