Sermons on Vigorous:

Listening For Leadership Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Season Ever!

Contributed by Michael Trask on May 3, 2010

Jesus said "I have made all things new" This sermon uses the analogy of spring to speak of the promised resurrection

Rev. 21:1-7 1   Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Redeeming Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Failed Journey

Contributed by John Rohrbeck on Aug 2, 2008

No matter how well we think we have made preparations, there are times that we fall short of our goal. It is not through our own efforts that we will attain eternal life - it is only through obedience to God’s plan and acceptance of Jesus as our Savior.

Wednesday evening – How do we put that in perspective? We thought we had a plan. We were taking the youth to the Real Life Church in Macon to their Judgement House presentation called “the METH Effect”. I had called earlier in the week to try to make a reservation and was told that the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mother, May I? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 2, 2011

1- Mother, may I have a faith like yours 2- Mother, may I have a heart like yours 3- Mother, may I have hands like yours

INTRO.- God took the fragrance of a flower... The majesty of a tree... The gentleness of morning dew... The calm of a quiet sea... The beauty of the twilight hour... The soul of a starry night... The laughter of a rippling brook... The grace of a bird in flight... Then God fashioned from these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

Judgment Day will come. But we don't have to fear that day because Jesus overcame every obstacle to give His life for us on the cross.

Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! March 4, 2007 Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning #3 - About Immaturity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2009

From Hebrews we discover a true warning about Immaturity in believers and for the church

CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning About Immaturity Hebrews 5:11-6:2 * There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Or Tails

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009

The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mother

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 13, 2008

A sermon for Mother’s Day based on an acrostic of the word "MOTHER"

Sermon for 5/11/2008 Mother Introduction: Mrs. Monroe lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. And except for a few interesting experiences, she’s just like any other mother across America. One experience was so unique that John Haggai put it in his book: “How to Win Over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:13-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rahab Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

How is your faith? Do you think that your past will stop you serving the Lord?

Rahab – 5th May 2008 am Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25 Rahab was a lost pagan woman who lived in the city of Jericho. Yet she became one of the most honoured women in the Bible. She is mentioned in Hebrews 11 and in the book of James. In Hebrews 11 she stands as an example of faith; in James, she is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Till It Costs Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Body Relationships Ii Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Biblical keys to the all-important, God-given relationships between parents and children.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT III: The Supreme Mystery In Action 5. BODY RELATIONSHIPS II (Eph. 6:1-5) RECAP: Just before the Easter season, our study on the revealing of “the Mystery of the Church” as presented in Ephesians, turned to the practical issue of our relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

How are we at witnessing for the Lord?

Apollos – 3rd August 2008 am Acts 18:24-28 It is evident from reading this passage and the verse preceding this, that the Lord intended for there to be a major breakthrough for the gospel at Ephesus. First of all Paul had visited the city at the end of his second missionary journey. Then Aquila ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist