Sermons on Value In Volume Of Prayer:

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007

DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Other

A Nobody That God Can Use

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007

The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

_______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Topic Night: Music

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 7, 2007

Should having a relationship with God affect what we listen to and how we listen to music?

***Start off with movie clip*** Tonight, we are going to be spending some time talking about music, which is something that is a really big part of most of our lives. Over the last twenty-five years, music, which was already a main focus in culture, has become an even bigger factor in our every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Unity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2007

The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cau

Intro. The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cause disruption, weakening and even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, Romans 13:1, Romans 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring Others Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

What are the rewards when I honor others?

INTRO: Last Sunday was a great picnic. The Lord has blessed this church with so many great cooks. The desserts were excellent. Most of all I was proud of our young people and how they responded by letting the adults go ahead of them. Mom and dad you are doing an excellent job raising your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Kisses

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Valentines Day sermon

Bible Kisses There are many types of kisses. There’s the kiss you give your mother… There’s the kiss you give your sister… There’s the kiss you give your wife!... A kiss is an expression of love and affection. Pop culture has reduced it to a tawdry act of eroticism. So I thought on this eve of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:10

One Thing

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007

- Many things consume out lives - Our lives get confused and cheated when we make many things the main thing

PowerPoint + New Slide > New transition _________________________________________________________ Web site answering the one thing you can’t live without question - Swiss Army Knife - Internet access - Music - Coffee - My Ipod - TV - Cell Phone - Air Conditioning in the summer..... Fireplace in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

A New Song: Psalm 40

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What it means to have a new song

Psalms 40 A New Song Theme: Text: Psalms 40 Introduction ¶ <<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> I waited patiently for the LORD; Ps 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Jas 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Will You Fit In, In Heaven

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Description of heaven. Asks the question: If everyone says they are going, will they fit in or be out of place there

Title: Will you fit in to heaven? Theme: Text: Matthew 13:33 “The kingdom of heaven is like” uses 8 times by Matthew Leaven is a symbol of sin Introduction I read a statistic last Sunday from a poll done by George Barna, reputable research agency. Polling people in America they found that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Church Of God

Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Qualities Of An Effective Servant

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist