Sermons on What Is Restoration:

Let The Truth Be Known Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

God used signs and wonders to endorse the Christian ministry

I. God Endorsed Jesus with Signs and Wonders Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know. Vs. 22 A. God worked Miracles Through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Description Of The Christian Worker

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage.

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage. People interpret it from three different angles. First, some folks view it as prophetic of Israel’s history. No one has known more sorrow than the Jews through the years, but one day that will change. Secondly, others interpret it as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Harvest Isn't Just About Food Series

Contributed by Dave Williams on Nov 9, 2000

The most solid picture of evangelism is still the agricultural picture of planting, waiting and harvest. In this sermon, you will see a fuller development of the harvest.

I have to finally confess that I am not, nor have I ever been a farm boy. Yes, I grew up in Kansas, in a small town the size of Livingston, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wheat fields, but I never lived or worked on a farm. My dad spent his early childhood on a farm in Missouri, but his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-37, Revelation 14:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motive Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mandate Behind Missions Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

This sermon describes the MANDATE behind mission work.

THE MANDATE BEHIND MISSIONS Matthew 28:18-20 I. THE AUTHORITY - vs.18 "All power is given unto me..." Cp-Jn. 3:34-35, Eph. 1:20-22, 1Pet. 3:21-22 II. THE ASSIGNMENT - vs.19,20 "Go ye therefore and teach all nations..." "Teaching them to observe..." Cp-Mk. 16:15-16 III. THE AFFIRMATION - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

At The Crossroads Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Cross/Salvation

“At the CrossRoad” I encountered a man on the Road of Life so sure of himself - so convinced he was right. He had (his) religion, but he didn’t know God, and though he had eyes, I thought this rather odd: He only could see what he wanted to see. So, blind to the truth that could set his soul ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

Security In Being Secure

Contributed by David Powell on Nov 14, 2000

Security of the Believer

Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 (.doc format) MSWord Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we'll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant part in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Contageous Christianity

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

THE MINISTRY OF JESUS WAS CONTAGEOUS, SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE. THE WORLD TODAY NEEDS CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY.

CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY MATT 4:13-25 I. CONTAGEOUS A. Generally a word used when someone is ill or sick -common question "Is it contageous?" B. contageous (Compton’s) - spread by direct or indirect contact; communicable: said of diseases; carrying, or liable to transmit, the causative agent of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Do It!

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001

A sermon for church members involved in ministry to the community.

TITLE: “JUST DO IT!!” SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:1-12 By: Captain Danny Pinksen The Salvation Army CBS Corps Introduction: [ILLUS: You and I are the consumers. Did you ever wonder why TV commercials are the way that they are? Every commercial producer hopes (believes) that their commercial, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Prophetic Message To Third Generation Christians

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is a prophetic message to third generation Christians whose parents and grandparents were beleivers and is a challenge to the third generation Christians to follow the faith of their forefathers and to complete the unfinished task of world evangelism in their generation.

A PROPHETIC MESSAGE TO THIRD GENERATION CHRISTIANS OUTLINE 1. ELEVATION - EXTENSION - ENLARGEMENT 2. EXAMPLE - ENCOURAGEMENT - ENVIRONMENT 3. EXPECTATION - ENTANGLEMENT - ERRORS 4. ENCOUNTER - EXPERIENCE - ENLIGHTENMENT 5. EXAMINATION - ENDURANCE - ENERGY 6. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: cf. heavy emphasis on personal greetings and close fellowship – more so than any other epistle except Romans commends those who have been especially loyal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 8, 2001

How evangelism integrates into church life.

Let’s imagine that you have somehow come into possession of an important piece of information that affects every single person you know. Everyone in your neighborhood. Everyone in your family. Everyone you work with. Everyone you meet at the bank, or the grocery store, or the mall as you go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:24-26

Denomination: Baptist