Sermons on What Is Revival:

God's Adopted Family #1 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

God’s Adopted Family

God’s Adopted Family Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7 This is part of a five part series, which is intended to draw out various aspects of what it is to be apart of God’s Adopted Family. As adopted children of God, we have many privileges and responsibilities. We are not God’s children by birth, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven's Heroes

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008

A look at the biblical definition of a hero

I want you to ponder for a few moments the heroes in your life… the heroes of today and the heroes of yesterday…. You can tell who kid’s heroes are by looking at two things, their T-shirts and their lunchboxes!! How to Recognize a Hero: Humility – Once Winston Churchill was sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Spared Not The Angels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 7, 2012

This sermon is about the inexplicable love of God that surpasses all understanding.

Introduction: I would like to share with you today the marvel of salvation. It is good that we visit the ancient occurrences of scriptures. God dealings with sinners in the past provide great knowledge of what we should expect from the Divine hand. God’s dealings with the first sinners (angels) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sons And Daughters Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2012

Like Barnabas, we can be sons and daughters of encouragement if we see and make real the connection between Word and Sacrament.

Feast of St Barnabas 2012 Verbum Domini This annual celebration of one of the early Church’s lynchpins, St. Barnabas, brings to mind first of all the meaning of his Hebrew name: Bar-nabas, son of encouragement. (Acts 4:36) When you use that idiom about somebody, it’s like saying, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Grew In Numbers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches

I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches were strengthened in their faith and grew larger every day. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day Of Remembence

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Memorial Day jogs our memories of our nation, our families and our faith. God taught Israel the importance of memorials and memories.

Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Joshua 4:1-9, 20-24 Remembering is an important part of our lives. All of us suffer from things not remembered, especially as we get older. My memory is filled with mental videos, both good and ugly. On this day my memories return to the loss of two uncles, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Family Fun

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 13, 2012

Do Jesus's family values match ours?

We often talk about the Church being a Family - which sounds all sweet and fluffy … until we read a passage like today’s Gospel. Given a choice between those who share his genes and those who share his faith, Jesus says “Here [point to congregation] are my mother, my sisters, my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Rejoice In Problems And Trials

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: When do we rejoice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to rejoice when problems and trials come IV. TEXT: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, f

I. EXORDIUM: When do we rejoice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to rejoice when problems and trials come IV. TEXT: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 1, 2008

Boaz is a type of Christ, as the Kinsman redeemer. We are so encouraged about our Redeemer Jesus Christ through looking at Boaz in his providing for Naomi and Ruth.

Intro: when I think of something being redeemed I think of a pawn shop. Someone has gotten into a financial fix, gives something of value to the pawn shop, and comes back later to buy back their stuff. They redeem it. Something they owned had been lost, now they come to buy it back, to redeem it. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

Often in the scriptures the relationship between God and his church is likened to that of a husband and wife. On that glorious day when the Lord Jesus returns, the true church of God will be joined to him as a bride is to her groom on the wedding day. Rev

Apostle Paul instructs us that Jesus so loves His church that He gave his very life for her in order that He might sanctify and cleanse her. "Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:25-26). The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Reasons Why We Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 18, 2012

My wife, Marge and I have spent close to 50 years going into over 125 countries telling the ‘Good News’ of the Gospel. Many have told us of the wonderful exiting life of travel we have had. However, it has gone against the natural desires of my life. I am

FIVE REASONS WHY WE PREACH THE GOSPEL My wife, Marge and I have spent close to 50 years going into over 125 countries telling the ‘Good News’ of the Gospel. Many have told us of the wonderful exiting life of travel we have had. However, it has gone against the natural desires of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death.

To Die Is Gain July 12, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:21-26 Supplemental Passage: (Galatians 2:20 NASB) "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Practice, Practice, Practice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2012

Paul beleives in order to be a better christian you must practice living the faith. This sermon teaches us how to practice our faith.

Practice Practice Practice Christianity Ephesians 4:17-32, 5:1 -3 • There's an old story about golf champion Ben Hogan. After Hogan had won a major tournament, a reporter asked him: "How is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham: Tried And True Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

Faith in Christ is more than mere intellectual assent. It is believing with the heart, with the will, with adoration and with action. Abraham is an example.

Heroes of the Faith ABRAHAM: TRIED AND TRUE Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-19 Several years ago a movie chronicling the selection of the first Mercury 7 astronauts showed in detail the many mental, physical, and psychological tests these men went through to prove whether they had the right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007

Jesus Christ is God.

In the Beginning was the Word John 1: 1 - 5 Intro: John wants us to believe in Christ. The belief must have content. Body: 1A. Jesus Christ is God Himself. vv. 1, 2 1B. He is the Living Word of God. NOTE: Tenney says that “logos” means the intelligence behind the idea, the idea, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist