Sermons on What Is Success:

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

Saul Snaps And Saints Scatter Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2004

God’s purpose for the church will be accomplished. But will we be part of it? That depends.

I love this illustration from Sermon Central: A teacher was asking children in his Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned the church everyday, mowed the yard, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

MADE FOR A MISSION Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose Colossians 4:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What is the largest living organism in the world? How about the blue whale weighing in at 120 tons and over 80 feet long? Or perhaps it may be a giant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

When God Asks The Questions

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 17, 2006

We ask many questions when we should try to answer God’s own for our own benefit.

1stBBC When God asks the questions Job 31:14 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? We ask many questions when we should try to answer God’s own for our own benefit. 1. What is your life? Jam 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry & The Minister

Contributed by Toby Powers on Aug 7, 2006

Ordination Sermon: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real Pastors who really care about, help, and direct their people for the honor and glory of God.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 www.trumpetoftruthonline.org The Ministry & The Minister Ephesians 4:11-13 Intro: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Requirements Of Following Jesus!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 4 in series - A Study of the Book of John -“That You May Believe.” Three things about following Jesus from the text.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 4 “The Requirements of Following Jesus!” John 1:35-42 When it comes to sharing our faith, two things are true of us. First, we all desire to see our friends ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006

A sermon about Zacchaeus. (Focused on Children’s Song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man)

Sermon for 8/27/2006 Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Zacchaeus was a wee little man … Sing the song. WBTU: A. Jesus was often in the company of notorious sinners. (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Holy Living

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 5, 2005

IT"S STILL RIGHT TO LIVE RIGHT. BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY IST.PETER 1:16

TEXT VERSE, IST.PETER 1:16KJV.PUAL SAID, BE YE HOLY:FOR I AM HOLY PS 99:9 SAYS,EXALT THE LORD OUR GOD AND WORSHIP AT HIS HOLY HILL ,FOR THE LORD OUR GOD IS HOLY. TITLE, (THE NEED FOR HOLY LIVING. INTRO, THE VERY MENTION OF HOLY LIVING IS A JOKE IN OUR DAY IN THE WORLD OF THE UNSAVED,THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

Keep your eyes open for opportunities in your everyday life to share the gospel with people, to offer them living water, so they too can worship God in spirit and in truth.

Well, I’m sure you’ve all heard a sermon on the woman at the well a number of times. I think I’ve probably preached on it here at least twice before, so what I want to do today is not to look at all the features of the story, but just two or three important things that come out that might be ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Anglican