Sermons on Vessel:

When Jesus Is In The House!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2012

That’s what God does, we can’t love like He does, we can’t give like He does, we are helpless, yet He loves us!

Verse 3-Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. Think for a minute about the people in your life that are like that paralytic. . Maybe they’ve been paralyzed with guilt, or fear, hopelessness, loneliness! Verse 4-And when they could not come near Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Friday - Christ’s Words From The Cross

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 22, 2011

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS Note: This Good Friday, we had a special combined worship service with us (Beausejour Community Church), St. Ouen’s Country Church, and Elim Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff (Elim) and I taught on Christ’s Words from the Cross, and Pastor Darrell (St. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-44

Denomination: *other

Bricks Or Sticks (The Choice Is Yours)

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012

An Expose on the Judgement of the Believer's works by God

Bricks or Sticks (The Choice Is Yours) Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 3:11-16; 9:27. Resurrection of the Dead and Eternal Judgement – Heb. 6:2-4.  The basic principles of the doctrine of Christ include eternal judgement and resurrection of the dead – Heb. 6:1ff.  There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discourager Or Encourager

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

We live in a world where people are finding themselves being put down, rejected and held back in so many ways. We must help them find Jesus so they can discover themselves.

DISCOURAGER OR ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sunday, July 28, 2002 In the book "Growing Deep in the Christian life", there’s a great story explaining how we face opposition. It tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Always Triumphant

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

“Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

“BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-20 “See then that ye walk circumspectly, (i.e., Be very careful how you live) not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, (i.e., making the most of every opportunity), because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is The Power?

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no real power of God being manifested. This message looks at how to find the real power of God.

Turn to Matthew 15:30 and I Corinthians 4:19-20 and Luke 10:19. Matthew 15:30 I Cor. 4:19-20 Luke 10:19 Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no power manifested. God has stirred something up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching Or Waiting?

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

A sermon on our preparedness for Jesus’ return from the story of the ten bridesmaids.

Waiting or Watching? Matthew 24:36-25:13 A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, began to read the scripture lesson for the morning session. He read, “Now the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto ten Virginians ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008

The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

If we would look at the truth surrounding this heavenly event, then we can find the purpose of God’s Peace

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Peace of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Christmas celebrates God’s initiative to reconcile humanity to himself. Christmas also celebrates God’s entry into this broken world to set it right. Christmas is were God’s left the glory of heaven, to live and understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Of Elijah

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

Elijah was: 1.(WHO) CREDENTIALED by God 2.(WHAT) DEPENDANT upon God Alone 3.(WHERE) the place of the SHOWDOWN is the ALTAR OF GOD

WHO? WHAT? AND WHERE? THE LIFE OF ELIJAH THE PROPHET Tonight we continue our character study = and we will look at the prophet Elijah. Elijah exploded on the scene in Israel. Out of nowhere he takes his stand on the prophet’s platform, having no introduction. He offered no geneology, or produced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans, Part 9 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 30, 2011

Paul's proclamation that all have sinned must be a battle cry in the believer's life. We must each take this as an encouragement to constantly spread Jesus Christ to a world that is in desperate need.

Note: Halfway through this message, a video was shown advertising for No Greater Love's Men's Ministry trip to New Orleans, LA. This video can be found on the main NGL website: http://www.nogreaterlove.org Romans, Part 9 (NGL Ministry Trip Invitation) Romans 3:21-24 Introduction - Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational