Sermons on Vitality:

Bold Teaching In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Three reasons why the teaching ministry of the church is indispensable.

BOLD TEACHING IN THE CHURCH Acts 2:42; 2 Timothy 2:2; Acts 5:42 INTRO: Professor W. L. Phelps of Yale University once said, “I thoroughly believe in a university education for both men and women, but I believe that a knowledge of the Bible without a college course is more valuable than a college ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make 2007 The Best Year Yet

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 2, 2007

Making this year the best year yet is based upon faith in Christ and asking anything in His name.

Text: John 14:12-14 Title: How to make 2007 the best year yet. Introduction Whenever someone suggests to me how I can make my life better I usually am very skeptical. I ask “Is it true?” I ask “Is it for me?” I ask “Is it doable?” In our text Jesus answers the skeptic with truth, personal ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Jul 31, 2004

Spending quality time alone with Jesus will enrich your life.

OPENING Time spent alone with someone who is a close friend is vital to a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a relationship with your children or parents, you often benefit from time alone with them. Most people don’t spend enough quality time with those who are close to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Clothed For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A New Year’s Message

CLOTHED FOR THE NEW YEAR Ephesians 6:10-17 INTRO: Many of us got some new clothes for Christmas. We will begin the New Year well dressed. But what about our spiritual dress? How well dressed are we in this vital area as we begin the new year? Paul said “Put on the full armor of God...” Clothe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Theme In Christ In Philippians

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 4, 2010

Paul uses the phrase in Christ eight times in Philippians and studying these occurances can help us find deeper meaning in the book

The phrase in Christ appears eight different times through the letter to the Philippians and is one of the major themes that Paul addresses. The wording is important because Paul does not use in Jesus, by Jesus or even because of Jesus. Paul makes the usage in Christ for two important reasons. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Live With Intent: Think. Do. Be. Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 4 in the Intentional Living series

“Live with Intent” Part 1 – Think. Do. Be. NewSong Church 02/10/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. Love God, Love Others Jesus’ command to love God and love others is an intentional command - it puts me in the position each time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: *other

Becoming An Encourager

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009

In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 2 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message gives an overview of baptism and it’s role in the life of a follower of Jesus.

:: Understanding Baptism God’s Command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” [Matthew 28:18-20] God’s Promise: “The one who believes and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Achilles Heel Syndrome

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008

A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Spending time with God is imperative for believers and the reasons why.

Spending time with God Text: "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV) Reason for this message: 1. We are under satanic attack a. "Be sober, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Mennonite

There Is Power In The Word

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

The Word of God is alive and is the only book that literally can breathe life into something that is dead!

This book is not like any other book: We can say words that carry weight Out of the same mouth come blessings an cursings ...but no word has the power of the Word Of God I. P-enetrating Power - It penetrates through every level Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian's Warfare With Christ

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Nov 27, 2006

My purpose is to show young and old people alike how important it is to be properly clothed and carrying the proper weapons while fighting our spiritual battles.

“The Christian’s Warfare with Christ” Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: *other

Uncompromisable Truth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 27, 2009

There can absolutely be no compromise when proclaiming the means by which man may obtain eternal life.

UNCOMPROMISABLE TRUTH "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 John 5:12 (NKJV). Compromise is a tool that we often employ in life. It is not only a vital part of many business transactions but compromise is quite often a fundamental method used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Season Of Grief Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2014

There is a time for everything, it is time to grieve but we will not stay there.

Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 Lesson: The passage of scripture from the book of Ecclesiastes; the Teacher, is well known thanks to a song that the Byrd’s released in the sixties called “Turn, turn, turn." The original words are thought to be written by King Solomon the second king ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Decisions.

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 12, 2013

We make decisions every day of our lives wether good or bad. Whether they are major or minor, we make decisions all the time. We may decide on what to wear, where to eat, and what to buy. 10/2004

The choices we make sometimes determine the course of our day. But many of the decisions we make can affect us for the rest of our lives, such as “What career should I choose?” or “What am I going to do with my life?” Decisions are vitally important. The most important ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal