Sermons on What Awaits:

Do They Party In Heaven

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

What causes the angels in heaven to rejoice?

Do they party in heaven? Luke 15:1 1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A World Changer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007

The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Missionary Or A Mission Field

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 26, 2007

Our task is to reach the world around us for Jesus Christ

The mission field calls to our minds far-away places of sacrifice, physical hardship, long separation from loved ones, and a touch of the exotic. The Bible tells us that the mission field is any place: 1) Where paganism saturates daily life, 2) Where differing cultures exist 3) Where a clear ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

We mustn’t keep the Good News to ourselves.

A Day of Good News 2 Kings 6, 7 Background: Siege against Samaria (vs 24) • Inside the city - great famine (vs 25) • Donkey head - 80 shekels, 5 shekels for a little grain • When hungry money doesn’t mean much • Women were eating their young (vs 26-30) Elisha’s message to the King ( ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God"S Favorite Word???

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 31, 2007

NO DOUDT EACH OF US HAVE A FAVORITE WORD WE LIKE TO SAY,,,, GOD ALSO HAS A FAVORITE WORD LET ME SHOW YOU IN GOD"S WORD WHAT IT IS.YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO THE OUTLINE!!!!!!

TITLE GOD"S FAVORITE WORD "COME" ISAIAH 1:18 COME, NOW,AND LET US REASON TOGETHER,SAITH THE LORD:THOUGH YOUR SINS BE AS SCARLET THEY SHALL BE AS WHITE AS SNOW :THOUGH THEY BE RED LIKE CRIMSON THEY SHALL BE AS WOOL. A.GOD"S FAVORITE SON-- JESUS. B.GOD"S FAVORITE BOOK--BIBLE. C.GOD"s FAVORITE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 1:1-18

What Is Your Impact

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Most Christians today only share the Gospel among those with whom they are comfortable, which will result in only a relative few being reached for Christ. A few Christians today step out of their comfort zone and share the Gospel with those who are diffe

1. The impact of many – vs. 19 2. The impact of some – vs. 20-21 3. The impact of others – vs. 22-24 4. The impact of one – vs. 25-26 ACTS 11:19-26 Who has ever heard the name, Edward D. Kimball? Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, let me tell you about him. Many years ago, Mr. Kimball was a Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Christ Series

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Through His death Jesus finished allthings by His resurrection. Through His resurrection He gave us power over death, hell, and the grave.

I. He Created All Things (1.2c). -Christ was not created in Bethleham at His birth. John tells us that He was in the beginning with God and in fact that He was God. a. Jesus Has Always been and will always be. b. Nothing was created without Him. -Jesus is not only equal with God, He is God! II. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To The Lord

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2007

SOME THINGS WE SHOULD GIVE TO THE LORD IF WE ARE SAVED, WHY BECAUSE GOD GAVE HIS BEST, HIS ONLY SON JESUS.

TITLE GIVING TO THE LORD TEXT JOHN 3:16 LET ME SHARE A ILLUSTRATION BEFORE I PREACH,, (HOW FOOTBALL IS RELATIVE TO CHURCH) 1.QUATERBACK SNEAK--CHURCH MEMBERS QUIETLY LEAVING DURING THE CLOSING HYMN. 2.DRAW PLAY-- WHAT MANY KIDS DO WITH THE ORDER OF SERVICE DURING WORSHIP. 3.HALF TIME--- THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The Principle Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2007

If we are going to be effective in evangelism, we must know the soil we are planting the Word into.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The way we build God’s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church other than to reach people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are My Witnesseses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007

Fundamentally, Easter is a missionary message

Luke 24:1-49 Title: You are my witness Text: Luke 24:44 – 49, with background on the whole of Luke 24 MP: Easter implies that we are his witnesses SO: I want to begin laying a ground work for understanding our missionary role (picking up on this around Pentecost) Easter Sunday is hard for me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did You Come From?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007

You have to start somewhere! The beginning is a very good place to start. But where is it? God tells us. What a grand origin we have!

(This lesson is bare bones. You will need to add illustration and flesh to it. God bless the presentation of His Word.) Where did you come from? The answer to this question determines to a large degree the answer to other questions such as: Why are you here? What is your purpose? Where are you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Our Problem?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007

This is our second study in this series. God describes our problem, how we got there and what it does to us. Once we begin to understand the problem and how devastating it is, perhaps we will begin to appreciate the solution.

We came from God. We were made to be like God. (As we studied last week). So, what is the problem? Genesis, again, holds the answer. Chapter 3 tells the story. Everything God made was good, very good. But then things change. There was this tree and this serpent. God had put Adam and Eve in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007

Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Aug 5, 2007

Romans #2

The Gospel Romans 1:1-17 How many times have you heard a master of ceremonies say, “And now it is my pleasure to introduce to you a man who needs no introduction …”? Why are the longest introductions often for those who “need no introduction”? A good introduction is important. A good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World's Biggest Business

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2002

Christian Missions is still the world’s largest endeavor and here are the reasons why.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUSINESS Luke 24:44-53 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Wesleyan