Sermons on verbal influence: showing 301-315 of 32,407

Birth Not Worth

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 18, 2001

The prodigal son came to himself and saw his mess. He felt like a "SERVANT" He felt that being a son was a matter of being WORTHY or not. He was wrong.

BIRTH NOT WORTH ----------------------------- Luke 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to me]. And he divided unto them [his] living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Change

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 20, 2001

The Word of God is powerful, and is a key element of change in our life if we will allow it to be.

If there is one thing we desperately need in the Church today, it is for our people to be continuously transformed by God. We need to get into His Word until His Word gets into us! We need to see change in a lot of areas in this world. All of us recognize that need. But even areas in people and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Your Life Around Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 8, 2001

Wednesday night of revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Turning Your Life Around Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 On Monday night, we began this series of messages centered on the very first part of the theme verse for this week, and we asked the question, “What Does It Mean to Be Called By God’s Name.” And I believe that on that night, by the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Move

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001

Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice Will Roar

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Often times we ask the question "Why to bad things happen to good People?" Is there any justice in the world? This passage tells us that God will put up with injustice only so long, and then will roar in perfect judgment.

AND JUSTICE WILL ROAR AMOS 1:1 - 2:16 Introduction: One thing we are all interested in is justice. We seek justice in all aspects of our lives, at all times. We have sought justice from the earliest days of our youth. Do you remember the games we played as children? How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Not Fear

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Those who will not fearfully respect the power of God, are those who will most likely feel His hand of Discipline.

WHO WILL NOT FEAR AMOS 3:1 - AMOS 4:13 Introduction: A study of words can be a most facinating study at times. The proper word "Charge" by a commander can lead thousands of men into battle. The same commander can pull them back with a single word "retreat". The way that a parent calls a child ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Revival

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

The psalmist asks the question that plaguesour minds and hearts today, "Will You not revive us again?" God can, but only when we surrender everything to Him in repentance and Lordship.

THE QUESTION OF REVIVAL PSALM 85:6 Introduction: The most perplexing question that we face today in our convention, is why there is a serious decline in membership of our baptist churches? Why is there no revival in our midst? Why have we not seen baptisms in our churches? Why is it that several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why,why,why

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Sometimes things happen in our lives that we have no answer for and we ask "Why,Why,Why?" Here the prophet knows the answer but asks "Why,Why,Why, won’t you listen?"

WHY, WHY, WHY HABAKKUK 1:1 - HABAKKUK 1:11 Introduction: The great theological questions that have transcended through the ages are not only those that are recorded in theological textbooks, and discussed in seminary. Believe me, I wish they all could be. It would be easy to prepare when such ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Red Letter Day For You

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Special days are marked in red on many calendars. On God’s calendar it is a red letter day when a sinner accepts the Lord. It could also be a tragic day, as the Day of the Lord also refers to a time of judgment

A RED LETTER DAY FOR YOU AMOS 5:18 - 27 Scripture Reading: Amos 5:18-27 Responsive Reading: Joshus 7:1-26 Introduction: One of the things that we all have in common are special days. People of alll ages, all cultures, and nationalities have them. Special days are as individual as those who ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Step

Contributed by Clayton Cullen on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon encourages people to take the next step necessary in following after God in every area of their lives.

Matt 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Cheers From Jesus!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 30, 2001

A word of encouragement in a troubled world.

Title: Three cheers from Jesus! Text: Matthew 9:2 Introduction: It’s been said that attitude will determine your altitude. I mention that this morning because I believe in many places in the body of Christ we have let the attitude of the world creep into the church! I believe we could agree ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Its Convenient - When Its Not

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001

A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Casualties In This Christian Army

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

CHURCH SOLDIERS

MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jude 17-25

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 30, 2000

an exposition of Jude 17-25

Islington Baptist Church November 26, 2000 Jude 17-25 Scripture: II Peter 3 The key call of the book of Jude is found in v.3 where it says “Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” With all of our energy and strength we are to stand up for the Jesus who has been ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000

Pursuing the goal with Paul

LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational