Sermons on Urging:

Blind Spots

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Most of us have blind spots, presumptions, ideas and perceptions that we don’t even think about changing. These blind spots are major roadblocks in our spiritual journey.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 16 Fourth Sunday of Lent- Year A March 10, 2002 Readings: * 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 * Ephesians 5:8-14 * John 9:1-41 Blind Spots Helen Keller Someone once asked Helen Keller, who had been blind since the age of nineteen months, if blindness were the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic

A Fair Balance

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Today’s Gospel shows Jesus curing the woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for twelve years. Then he goes on to raise the young daughter of Jairus from the dead. And Jesus has given us those same powers. You and I can cure the sick and we can help peop

Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 4, No. 32 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) July 2, 2000 Readings: * Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-25 * 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 * Mark 5:21-43 A Fair Balance The Power of Christ Imagine Jesus Christ appearing to you. He has decided that he needs to give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Content - Part 1

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This two part sermon deals with finding real contentment in our Lord and Savior when we are surrounded by distractions, stress and trouble.

Are you content? How many of you love your job? By that I mean, you love the boss you work for, you love the pay you get, you love the commute, the hours, the working conditions, the co-workers you associate with. How many of you love your job? How many of you love your occupation? I mean, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Looking For The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Waiting for Jesus Power

Sermon 2 Peter 3:10-13 Looking for the Blessed hope Introduction: We learn here that this is Peter writing to the church at large and all believers everywhere for the purpose to warn Christians about false teachers and to exhort them to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ. The president ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

These Things #4 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #4 1ST TIMOTHY 4:12-15 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING, WE LOOKED AT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT PAUL INSTRUCTED TIMOTHY TO COMMAND AND TEACH AS HE MINISTERED TO GOD’S PEOPLE. TONIGHT, PAUL BEGINS TO GIVE TIMOTHY SOME PERSONAL TEACHING. HE TELLS HIM THAT HE IS TO PRACTICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 7, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Kingdom Sacrifice 7/7/07 We have been talking about being … Kingdom minded people and having a Kingdom heart, for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom. Been studying this out of Ezra- continue today. What do we mean by the Kingdom of God? What does it look like? ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Difference Makers/Made To Count

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

As ministers and leaders of the gospel we have been called to make a difference in this world not to just exist.

Thursday, September 14, 2006 Full Gospel Minister’s Meeting Springfield, OH Monday afternoon service Difference Makers/ Made To Count Heb 5: 1 – 4 Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. Difference Makers make an Impact Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Important Things That We Must Do Today

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 7, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY AND CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST

IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** OUTLINE 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST THE MESSAGE IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** 1.THANK We must have a heart of gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have More Power Than We Think

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

Children of God often sell themselves short on the power of God.

WE HAVE MORE POWER THAN WE THINK Luke 10:19-20 Intro: In verse 1 of this chapter we find Jesus has appointed 70 followers to go out into the harvest. He has given them orders to carry neither a purse nor scrip nor shoes and he has told them to salute no man by the way. In other words Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Great Invitation

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

Come, Take, Learn, and Rest

Christ’s Great Invitation 01-19-03 p.m. Parkway Church of God(Holiness) Matthew 11:28-30 Carla Foote’, Managing Editor of Leadership Media for MOPS has a whiteboard in her office and on that board she keeps a quote to inspire her. Recently she has been pondering a quote by Michelangelo, "Ancoro ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursue God For Your Breakthrough

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever been in a situation that seemed totally barren or hopeless? Have you ever felt like giving up on yourself, your family or your impossible situation?

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been in a situation that seemed totally barren or hopeless? Have you ever felt like giving up on yourself, your family or your impossible situation? Let’s take a look at the life of Hannah and find out what she did in the midst of her adverse circumstances. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 30, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David¡¦s Lamp (King¡¦s Of Judah) #2 WINNING THE BATTLE 2 Chronicles 13 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 1. Christians, we are at war. Who are we fighting? Satan and his army. We all know that through Jesus Christ we win the war; but the difficulties come not in winning the war but in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Chronicles 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Believe God Can Answer Your Prayer

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Trust the lord to answer your prayers like he answers the prayer of Daniel.

I. Introduction A. Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon 1. He is best known as the man who conquered Judah 2. He is probably a larger character than what Pharoah was to Moses 3. He reigns on the throne for 43 years 4. It is noted that Neb. was probably a very religious man like no other Babylonian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ