Sermons on Vitality:

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Certezas Por Los Creyentes Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Noten la cantidad de veces que el apóstol Juan usa la palabra saber en estos versículos. Todas las personas quienes han recibido a Jesucristo como Señor y Salvador tienen algunas certezas maravillas.

CERTEZAS POR LOS CREYENTES 1 Juan 5:13-21 Noten la cantidad de veces que el apóstol Juan usa la palabra saber en estos versículos. Todas las personas quienes han recibido a Jesucristo como Señor y Salvador tienen algunas certezas maravillas. CERTEZA UNO: SABEMOS QUE TENEMOS VIDA ETERNA (5:13). De ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Strategy For Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

Submission is a key to spiritual strength.

A STRATEGY FOR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH 1 Peter 5:5-11 By Cleavon Matthews August 20, 2006 INTRODUCTION It was a brilliant and bold declaration to the believers. They were pilgrims of the dispersion in the region of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. They were willing participants in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Characterize The Church?

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Table And The Showbread Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2007

What is the significance of the table and bread referred to in Hebrews 2?

The table and the showbread (Ex. 25:23-30, Lev 24:5-9) At about 3 feet by 1.5 feet and 2 feet 3 inches high this table was similar in size to a largish coffee table. Having this table in your home, however, could cause difficulties with your insurance company as it was made from acacia wood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

“the Importance Of Unity” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2014

Unity is so important that those within the church must strive to maintain it.

Today we are starting a series that will be based on this passage in Ephesians. We are going to think together about unity in the church and what binds us together. Paul says that unity is so important, that we are to pursue it “making every effort.” (READ TEXT) In his book The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Wise Man Scales And Brings Down

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To show what can a wise man do.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wise man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what can a wise man do. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:22 (Amplified Bible) 21:22 A wise man scales the city walls of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Reform But Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

Jesus was not out to reform Judaism but to transform Judaism into something new. He was not out to give life to old form but to give life to a new form, a new way to God.

MATTHEW 9: 14-17 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] DON'T REFORM BUT BE TRANSFORMED [John 3:22-36/ Mark 7:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39] Here is another incident that goes along with the preceding 2 which shows Jesus in conflict with current opinion & practice. Jesus did not conduct His ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Not Running Away Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

Let's talk about the high value of motherhood, the glorious vision of motherhood, the taxing reality of motherhood, and the ultimate restoration of motherhood (Adapted from: http://www.jubilee.org.za/documents/Booklet1_MotherhoodArticle_000.pdf)

HoHum: Went shopping for Mother’s Day card- Most over the top sappy and syrupy sweet. Found one that made me LOL- Front (picture of a woman with two suitcases) Mom - I'm sure you've thought of it a few times... Inside: ...but thanks for not running away! Happy Mother's Day! Now that's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Friday Is Good For Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 4, 2015

Jesus sees all our sins, but because he had made the ultimate sacrifice with his blood, we can have forgiveness. Christ is the sin eater who has taken care of all our sins, and that is another reason why Good Friday is good for us.

What is so good about Good Friday? That is the question many of us probably ask when Good Friday comes around every year. After all, what is good about a day that commemorates Jesus' horrible torture and execution on a Roman cross? Good Friday is a dark day in some respects because it ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:16-25, Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Anglican

In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 10, 2014

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 11:9- 12:7 on the importance of reaching youth and young adults

HoHum: Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. WBTU: From what I know Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes. Solomon was a man that in his childhood, in his youth, he loved the Lord. However, in Solomon’s time of manhood he forsook the Lord and followed his wives to other ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And God's Anger Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 9, 2011

We enjoy focusing on God's love, but God also gets angry-sin makes Him mad.

Grace and God’s Anger Romans 1:18-23 We love to focus on God’s love. God’s wrath or anger is also a part of his nature that must be examined. God’s gets angry over sin. Imagine a cab company employed to deliver messages to wives during the Vietnam War. When entering the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011

Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Rituals Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 31, 2011

While our rituals and ceremonies testify of our faith, they are not the source of our faith.

Grace And Rituals Romans 4:1-11 I. Abraham’s Faith (vv. 1-3) A. Paul’s continual discussion that salvation is by neither works nor heritage or through the Law. 1. It may appear Paul belabors this point, but establishing a proper foundation for how salvation is attained is just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist