Sermons on What Is Success:

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 18, 2004

A sermon about the role of believers as servants

P.M. Sermon 4-18-04 2 Cor. 4:1-7 I. We Have This Ministry. V.1 Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Fishermen Don't Fish

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 4, 2005

We were called to be fishers of men. When we don’t fish problems arise.

When Fishermen Don’t Fish Matthew 4:18-20 In his book In the Eye of the Storm, Max Lucado tells about something that happened to him while he was in high school. Every year, he and his family used to go fishing during spring break. But one year, his brother and his mom couldn’t go, so his dad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about keeping the spirit of revival alive after the meetings are over.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sobering Reminder Of Life And Eternity

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This message takes a blunt look at the realities that Hebrews 9:27 expresses.

A Sobering Reminder of Life and Eternity Hebrews 9:27-28 R-eality • There is the reality of life 1. The joys of life 2. The trials of life • There is the reality of the end of life 1. Life is limited “Man born of woman is of a few days…” Job 14:1 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Dogs, Pigs And You

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

At first glance, do you know what this verse means? We need to know who the ‘dogs’ and ‘pigs’ are and what it is we are not supposed to do.

Dogs, Pigs and You Lighthouse Assembly of God 1/22/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 NIV This is a difficult verse, is it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Win-Some Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006

What it takes to be a soul-winning church

“A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mandate

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A message on the Great Commission.

The Divine Mandate Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 15, 2004

This is part 2 of ’fruit and the fig tree’. Jesus is looking for fruit: of character (part 1) and His presence going to the gentiles (part 2). This sermon looks at the tearing of the temple curtain as a) us having access to God’s presence b)God’s presenc

The presence of God. WBC 15 Aug 2004 am. Readings: Ex 26:31-35, 1KI 6:14, -19, MK 11:15-17, MT 27:50-51 We go in – we have access In the OT- God is presented as omnipresent and loving - but not incredibly accessible o only to the few. Mainly in a ‘national sense’  = because of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Verbi Domini Minister” Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2004

The Christian is called to give one, simple message to the unchurched. It is the gospel in its simplicity.

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In his commentary on I Corinthians, Simon J. Kistemaker documents that in earlier centuries it was common for preachers of the gospel to write the letters, “V.D.M.” after their name. The letters stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson"S From The Lord"S Zoo.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 24, 2004

A SIMPLE OUTLINE ON THE LORD"S ZOO. JOB 12:7-12 READ.

TITLE,,LESSON"S FROM THE LORD"s ZOO. (GOD"s PEOPLE NEED). 1.THE DILIGENCE OF THE ANT- PRO.6:6-8 2.THE UNITY OF THE LOCUSTS -PRO.30:27 3.THE SECURITY OF THE CONIE -PRO.30:26 4.THE ENDURING POWER OF THE EAGLE-ISA.40:31 5.THE PANTING THIRST OF THE HART-PSA.42:1-2 6.THE DEVOTION OF ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-10

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Anglican

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Throwing Stones At Blazing Bones Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2004

Steven’s preaching, like Jeremiah who said the word of God is like fire in my bones, was an outpouring of Spirit filled power. The opposition had no choice but to silence him or submit to his message.

Of all the weapons of mass destruction that have ever been available in the world, words are the most powerful. Of all the forces that shape and change cultures and societies, words are the most powerful. “The tongue has the power of life and death,” says the Proverbs. James warning us of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things That Come With Salvation

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Sep 18, 2004

OUTLINE (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION)

HEBREWS 6:9 (KJV) BUT BELOVED,WE ARE PERSUADED BETTER THINGS OF YOU AND THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION,THOUGH WE THUS SPEAK. (OUTLINE) (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION) 1. A HEART FULL OF LOVE (IST JOHN 4:7-8) BELOVED ,LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERY ONE THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9