Sermons on Vigor:

The Victor's Crown

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004

>We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

“The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Had Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

The world is full of people who have just about everything except what they really need!

THE MAN WHO HAD EVERYTHING BUT THE MAIN THING Mark 10:17-22 INTRO: If we could have walked down the pathway of life with Jesus, we would have had many thrilling experiences and would have seen many wonderful things. Let’s walk with Him on a certain day. As we walk along, we see a young man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Leadership Pt1

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How I Love To Sing

Contributed by Robert L. Scriven on Jul 5, 2007

Christians need to Sing Out for the Lord.

“How I Love to Sing” Scripture Lessons: Exodus 15:1-22 Psalm 118:14 Psalm 107:2 Introduction - Music - Music - Music The world is filled with music: the Good - the Bad - the Ugly Those growing up in the 1960’s will remember, “Smoke gets in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions For Christ

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

Through the power of God we can become Champions: Champions for Christ

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST 1 Cor 9:24- 27 I must admit that when I was a child and a younger man the desire to be an Olympic champion burned within me. Every four years I would watch with vigor the Olympic games and would think to myself nothing could be more thrilling than to stand on that center ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Scarlet Thread Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Show how God can change a destiny by salvation

Title: God’s Scarlet Thread Theme: Show how God can change a destiny by salvation. Text: Joshua 2:1-17, Hebrews 11:31, Matthew 1:5-6 Heb 11:31 NKJV By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. Joshua 2:1-17 Mat 1:5-6 NKJV ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can The Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf. The account is grisly, yet it offers fresh insight into the consuming, self-destructive nature of sin.

How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? by Paul Fritz 1 Corinthians 6:18-6:20 How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? How can I control my physical desires? ILlustration:While my wife and I were shopping at a mall kiosk, a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Gifts To The Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006

Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Our Church Doesn't Experience Revival

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

The things that keep people from experiencing Revival in otheir lives

WHY OUR CHURCH DOESN’T EXPERIENCE REVIVAL Psalms 85: 6 & Psalms 51 10 - 13 Intro:A. If We look in the dictionary the word revival has two meanings listed 1. A series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith 2. A restoration to use, activity, or vigor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing We Have To Fear ...

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Oct 27, 2008

Halloween, elections, Day of the Dead, Communion

The Only thing we have to fear ... Hebrews 12 : 1 - 3 This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself——nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Fight Fair Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.

Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible