Sermons on Victors:

The Ascension Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 20, 2000

Seeks to expound the Ascension in its Historical, Spiritual and Practical context

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST If you had looked at your diary last Thursday (that would have been six weeks after Easter) you might have seen the heading "Ascension Day", but then it might not be there because Ascension Day is one of the neglected feast days of the Christian church. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Team Ministry Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message challenging the church to join together as a Team to accomplish the Great Commission.

"Team Ministy" Pastor Glenn Newton 8-20-2000 TEXT: ECCLE. 4:9-10 ECC 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! This morning, I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Press On In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004

Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge That Saves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2004

Isaiah tells us that "by His knowledge... he will justify many." What kind of knowledge is this and what can it mean to us. Powerful application.

OPEN: It was a retirement dinner and the speaker stood up and began to make remarks about the man they were honoring that night. He opened with these words: "Tonight we honor a man who doesn’t know the meaning of the word dissemble, who doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear, who doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Fifth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we discover that Joy is found in living a life of balance Balancing Purpose and Power Balancing Attitude and Action Balancing Seriousness and Joy.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 5 “Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Philippians 2:12-18 One of the hardest things in life to attain is balance; to balance work and leisure, career with family, faith and day to day life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Roof

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Feb 24, 2003

How to find hope in the midst of tragedy; a young boy murdered by two 12 year olds and a tragic death of a basketball star in a one week span.

Today’s message is a message of hope. Frederick Buechner, in his book, “The Longing for Home: Recollections and Reflections” writes: If preachers decide to preach about hope, let them preach out of what they themselves hope for. They hope that the words of their sermons may bring some measure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 41:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002

We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Grounded In Peace Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2004

This idea of peace is not found just once, but several times in Scripture. Peace comes through thanksgiving. Peace comes through knowing our identity in Christ. And peace comes through following our God-given purpose.

GROUNDED IN PEACE 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION... How do I get peace in my life? 1) http://www.innerself.com/Spirituality/inner_peace.htm Prema Baba Swamji says, to find peace by doing several things. Third on the list is to breathe the pain and ’upset of the moment’ symbolically out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop, Look, Seek!

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 24, 2003

Stop worring about your life, look at what God has done for his creation, therefore, seek his kingdom

Stop! Look! Seek! Matthew 6:25-34 November 23, 2003 Big Idea: Do not worry because worry only adds stress onto your life. Look around and see the things God has provided and seek his provisions. Introduction: How Much does Prayer Weigh? READ STORY HERE. Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000

How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 5:1-20, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mindset Of True Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002

Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Believes In Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005

The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Does God Feel Our Pain ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 4, 2005

This sermon addresses the issues of pain, and if God feels our pain.

Does God Feel Our Pain ? Hebrews 2:9-10 Hebrews 4:15 I’m sure that the people of La, and Miss. have been on your mind this wk as they have mine. Yet, how can we possibly feel their pain. No matter how hard I try, I can’t imagine what those people have gone through, and are going through. One of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist