Sermons on Vigorous:

When To Be Stubborn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2002

There are times to be definite, clear, even stubborn: when you know the truth, when you understand your own motives, and when you can turn your stand into good news. Parts of the sermon were drawn from testimonies solicited earlier in the service around

Indelibly etched on my mind is the photograph of one of our members, now deceased. If you go to Frances Flippen’s apartment, you can see a picture of her late husband, John, a military man, in full battle dress, helmet and all, standing with his legs spread apart and his arms folded, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17, Proverbs 25:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With The Lack Of Assurance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2002

post 9/11 we feel sense of insecurity in life, so how sure do we feel about our eternal life?

The Problem with the Lack of Assurance 1 John 5 Some Americans today don’t trust their immigration dept. people anymore. It seems many terrorists have slipped through their fingers. There is a fear that more terrorist attacks may come because they cannot keep track of all the illegal immigrants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Duct Tape And Plastic? Toys? Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 13, 2003

HISTORICALLY GOD IS TOUCHED BY PRAYER AND FASTING. GOD IS CALLING FOR HIS SPIRITUAL REMNANT TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AND MOVE TO THE PRAYERGROUND.

DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC? PLAYGROUND OR PRAYERGROUND? TOYS OR TOOLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HISTORICALLY GOD IS TOUCHED BY PRAYER AND FASTING. GOD IS CALLING FOR HIS SPIRITUAL REMNANT TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AND MOVE TO THE PRAYGROUND. TEXT: Philippians 3:19 Whose end is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Timothy 3:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003

We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deep Water Faith

Contributed by William Butler on Mar 9, 2003

God desires that we LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP.

DEEP WATER Scripture: Luke 5:1-4,5 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Tepid Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2003

As we wait on God’s plan we must 1. Stay soft; 2. Keep our ears clean; 3. Keep our vision pure.

#7 TEPID Waiting By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a 7 part series. 1. Waiting and Patience the dirty words? ;  2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room;  3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting;  5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long waits and sudden ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Straddling The Fence? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message is give to help us realize if we are straddling the fence on certian issues in our life and show us that we need to make a decision for Christ, now.

ARE YOU STRADDLING THE FENCE? Acts 5:34-41 INTRODUCTION A. This is a very interesting passage. 1. As I studied I noted that most people see it as a “God Thing” that helped get the disciples back out on the street again to preach the gospel – that Gamaliel, was a sort of good conscienced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human hi

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PONTIUS PILATE TEXT: MATTHEW 27:1-2; 11-26 INTRODUCTION: Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God In Your Dreams

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2006

God can show you his dreams for your life,sustain his dreams in you, and satisfy his dreams through you.

Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. When we think of Dr. King most of us remember his “I have a dream” speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. There have been a few memorable speeches made on the shores of America. But the words of Martin Luther King, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Your Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Keeping all five biblical purposes in balance involves some work, but there are keys to being successful.

Balancing Your Life Purpose Driven Life #39 Cornwall/Montreal June 12, 2004 We’re drawing to the conclusion of our 40 message series on Living the Purpose Filled Life, and we’ve learned a lot and, hopefully, begun to implement that knowing into our lives- both individually and church-wide. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Continuing Story Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 18, 2005

This message is to encourage the Church to stand up and be the great miracle working body Christ meant for her to be.

THE CONTINUING STORY Acts 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you read the Left Behind series as they were being published? 1. Millions of people did. (Show books) 2. The publishers had a smash hit and almost guaranteed its continuance by leaving the story at a crossroads one book after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Good Grades On Life's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

A sermon I preached using an outline from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: If you have ever been to a cardiologist, you probably know what a stress test is like. They hook you up to a monitor, then put you on a treadmill, turning up the speed until the monitor reveals the condition of your heart. And all the while, you’re walking your feet off trying to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2004

We are called to live in purity not in immorality. This is God’s specific command!

INTRODUCTION • When we started this series on 1 Thessalonians, I stated that a good theme for the book could be titled the same as a Chuck Colson book, “How Now Shall We live?” • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ