Sermons on We Are Glad:

We Are The Chosen

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

God has placed His finger on all of our lives.

We Are the Chosen Ephesians 1:1-14 “When I was a boy, my father, a baker, introduced me to the wonders of song,” tenor Luciano Pavarotti relates. “He urged me to work very hard to develop my voice. Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in my hometown of Modena, Italy, took me as a pupil. I also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are The Redeemed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to be redeemed?

We Are the Redeemed Ephesians 1:1-14 Tom carried his new boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He marvelled at how well the ship he built moved in the water. Tom sat in the warm sunshine and enjoyed the boat. Suddenly a strong ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are The Sealed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon addressed the power of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.

We Are The Sealed Ephesians 1:1-14 SEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT We live in a world where people try their best to stop others from tampering with certain materials. The milk containers that we buy have the tamper-proof rings around the cap. Pickles come vacuum-packed. There is a little knob on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are A Priesthood

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

We are a royal priesthood, but many are afraid to serve. If only we would realize we are all ministers the Church would be more effective.

“We Are A Priesthood” Introduction: Around the world there are all sorts of problems that disturb me, but I think the church can make a difference. Around the church are all sorts of problems and I have seen that plainly. You hear of churches that are being led astray by false teaching. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

We are a Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’..

Who are we? A Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’ V1 Paul never worked alone but as a team The very word church means a gathering and you cant have a gathering of one! God our Father, and Jesus (together with the Holy Spirit in v5) are and always were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 15, 2008

Many Christians are waiting for a "perfect day" to reach out to others, but Jesus said the harvest is now.

Are We There Yet? Intr.: Illus. Thomas Huxley was going no where fast. 1. Have you ever heard (or said) the words “Are we there yet?” 2. Have you ever thought “where did the time go?” 3. Could it be we are rushing to something that we already have? Explanation: 1. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 3, 2008

We are God’s Temple in more than one sense, we do what took place at the Temple, and we are participating in building God’s Temple.

We Are the Temple Part Two in the Temples of the Holy Spirit series (topical) 1. The WWII generation was a special generation, sometimes called "builders." 2. This is the generation that built or purchased our facilities. 3. It began in early 1949, 1954, 1956. 4. After all the sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are At War

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with the reality of spiritual warfare as Paul discussed it in Ephesians.

I have used sermoncentral along with several other resources in this sermon. WE ARE AT WAR January 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EPHESIANS 6:10-13 Are We at War? For all of my life US at war against poverty & drugs Of course we are in Afghanistan and Iraq hear daily updates War is A FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are We?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 16, 2008

Examining our own faithfulness to Jesus.

Who are we? Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction Last week, we took a look at part of Matthew Chapter 7 and reflected on our own walk with the Lord as we are commanded to “ask, seek, and knock”. Tonight we will be back in Matthew Chapter 7 with a closer look at something many have been taught, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Special Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008

We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008

Our blessings from God are so much more than merely our material possesions

Joel 3:17-21 “We Are Blessed” We are blessed because we can know God. Vs. 17 • “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” o Blessing begins with the knowledge of God. o This type of knowledge is more than just knowing about something. o Many people know about and even believe in God. James ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

As We Remember

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Looking back over our lives and seen how good the Lord has been.

Sermon Scripture: Various, especially James 4:14 As We Remember Introduction: Where were you when you heard the news of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? We’re not likely to forget the circumstances surrounding that day in our lives. As we pause both as a nation and more specifically ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

A summer themed sermon that used a lot of sources from Sermon Central.

Are we there yet? 1 Thess 5:23-24 6/17/2007 Intro: There’s a handful of movies that if I’m flipping through the channels and see one of them on, I will stop to watch it…regardless of my wife’s protesting. A lot of them are Chevy Chase movies, Fletch for instance. Another one is any of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

Just as God Called Noah to change the world, he has called us to change our world. In part 3 of "God’s Call to Change the World" we will look at the third characteristic of a world changer.

God’s Call to Change the World Part 3 Learning to Wait With God “Are We There Yet?” Genesis 7-9 Introduction The bible tells us that just as God called and used Noah to change the world, he has called us as well. And over the past two weeks we’ve observed two “world-changing” patterns or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational