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  • A Picture Of Real Ministry

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

    A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

  • Knowing Jesus As Complete Wholeness

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    This exposition of a familiar passage deals with the wholeness our Lord offers to all of us who are diseased and hurting.

    KNOWING JESUS IN COMPLETE WHOLENESS AUGUST 15, 2004 Jay Robison MARK 5:25-34 I have researched Sermon Central as well as other resources in preparation of this message. I want to acknowledge Joel Smith’s contribution on this passage. What are your handicaps, limitations, hang-ups? May haunt ...read more

  • High In Salt Content Part 1

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,577 views

    Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

    Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

  • Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,920 views

    It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

    Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

  • A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

    Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

  • The Greatest And Foremost Commandments Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 12, 2008
     | 5,113 views

    Probably no passage has been preached on more than this one - the summary statement of what it means to be a Christian.

    The Greatest and Foremost Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 The challenge before me today is to open to you a passage of the Bible that contains the words of Jesus that have been more preached about than any others. In my library, I have collections of sermons from many of the great preachers ...read more

  • Business As Usual

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 29,423 views

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture.

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank, I would imagine, in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture. Daniel, was brought as a teenager-captive, to Babylon. At the setting of this text Daniel is nearly 90 years old. A whole lot of changes have taken places. ...read more

  • Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,656 views

    Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

    Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

  • Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

    Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

  • Double Deliverance - Plus One

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    This passage teaches that I have been delivered, that I am being delivered, and that someday I will be delivered.

    "DOUBLE DELIVERANCE - PLUS ONE" II. COR. 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us ; DEF. OF DELIVERANCE: De – from - libera – to set free Greek "huromai" to drag out of danger A. THE TITLE: This passage teaches ...read more

  • The Unforgiveable Sin

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,520 views

    Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

  • Our Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,893 views

    In this passage, our Psalmist writes from the perspective of a sheep that is happy that His Shepherd cares about him.

    Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: What a wonderful Shepherd we have. What a privilege it is to be part of His flock. In our passage we see the psalmist writing as if he were one of the sheep in the Good Shepherd's flock. Recognizing the virtue and value of his Shepherd, he now wants ...read more

  • Fresh Start With God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,824 views

    A sermon that attempts to use a passage from Ezra to extract points on how to make a fresh start with god.

    Making a fresh start with God. . Ezra 3:1-13New International Version (NIV) Rebuilding the Altar 3 When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, the people assembled together as one in Jerusalem. 2 Then Joshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of ...read more

  • Jesus And The Sycophants Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,899 views

    You might want to look up the word 'sycophant' in a dictionary. It well describes Jesus' opponents in this passage

    Jesus and the Sycophants John 5:31-47 Introduction Last week we talked about the heated discussion that erupted between The Jews who were angry that Jesus had healed and done other work on the Sabbath and Jesus. The Jews got further enraged when Jesus answered them in a way in which He had ...read more

  • Living Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012
     | 5,475 views

    We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

    Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more