Sermons on Victory By Faith:

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2007

We will consider how the Lord’s church started and what’s significant about it. In this text, I see these things: 1- powerful spirit 2- pointed message 3- penitent response

INTRO.- What’s the big deal about the church? What’s so important about the church? Why go to church? What does it do for us? I’m sure these are some questions that the average American asks. And the answers they get from themselves or others are not very positive so they don’t go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 9, 2007

A mother cannot give a perfect love but she can give a sacrificial love.

A MOTHER’S LOVE AND CARE (Selected Verses) In 1914, a woman from West Virginia named Anna Jarvis spearheaded a campaign to help persuade U.S. president Woodrow Wilson to set aside May’s second Sunday as a national day for recognizing mothers all over the world. She orchestrated a letter-writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness Of The Messiah

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 10, 2007

The uniqueness of the Messiah is that He did not come in the fashion that man had conceived Him to be . . .

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE MESSIAH (Genesis 3:15) IN THE MIND OF A JEW, THE PROMISED MESSIAH was going to rule the nation Israel as a mighty king who will come from the lineage of king David. He will be the Jewish hero who will restore the kingdom to Israel and destroy evil and will make everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Tempting Start

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Understand the nature of the temptations Satan throws before you, fight them with God’s word and seek forgiveness from Jesus when you fail, knowing that he understands what it’s like to be tempted.

Do you ever wonder whether these temptations of Jesus were a fair test. After all, he was the Son of God, so Satan was out of his league really, wasn’t he? It wasn’t like you or me being tempted. I mean Satan hardly has to lift a finger and we give in. But then we’re a lot weaker than Jesus. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Get In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

We all find the idea of letting God set the pace, and the direction, and leading us, somewhat difficult because we want to be in control of our lives – we want to set the pace, we want to set the direction, we want to be in charge. A full life is when Go

Get In Step With The Spirit Gal 5:13-26 Sept 17, 2006 Intro: How many of you have ever danced – and before you answer, I don’t mean like turning your stereo on in your house when you are all alone with your hairbrush in your hand like a microphone; and I don’t mean like the way people dance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

The lords prayer explained

Teach us to pray Talk about the need to pray Luke 11:1 - 13 (NIV) 1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Appearances can be deceiving, let’s be very careful that we may not be deceiving ourselves.

I would like to begin today’s service with a joke. On a dark night, in a small town, the industrial chemical plant caught fire. Not too much time went by before the place exploded with great flames, and the firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. After watching the fireman fight what appeared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Protesting Or Practicing Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2007

We either practice praise or protest against it.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Pt. 1 July 15, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Praise is any vocal, audible and/or visible adoration of God. 1 Series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006

When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006

Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Add Water Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Michael Yaconelli’s, "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 22, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 4 Felt Need: I believe God forgives, but I am not sure He forgives me, am I too much of a loser for God? Hoped for Result: Listeners will understand and believe in their hearts that God Forgives our past and He loves and accepts, us in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

El Mejor Don

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 31, 2006

Basado en 2 Corintios 9:15 - un excelente mensaje para Navidad

“El Mejor Don” - “The Greatest Gift” “Gracias a Dios por su don (regalo) inefable” 2 Corintios 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” 2 Corinthians 9:15 Introduccion: Hace mas o menos 15 anos, mientras yo era Pastor de La Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Flagstaff (que es ahora La ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Election

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

...much more important than the Mid Term Election on Tuesday is the Eternal Election spoken to us in this morning’s scripture. THE FINAL ELECTION is all that really matters this morning. Your eternity is on the line.

The following is a compulation of several messages on politics and Election Day taken from SC pastors. A Power Point Presentation is available upon request. The Final Election INTRO: Should Jesus tarry, this Tuesday could very well be THE FINAL ELECTION. This could be the last time we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflecting God's Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding The glory of God

Week 5: Reflecting God’s Glory Scripture Passage: 1. We have been speaking for 4 weeks now about the Glory of God and how it is God’s intentioned priority to reveal His glory to mankind so that you and I will assume our created place in His wonderful plan. a. Today, I wish to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:19-35

Denomination: Baptist