Sermons on What Stops Revival:

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009

Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Done Is Done

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2009

For Christmas Eve Communion: what God has done in Christ means that peace has been accomplished, and this world’s contradictions have been resolved. The Father’s love has embraced us.

“What’s done is done." We say it when we want to pronounce the final words, when we want to speak the ultimate truth. "What’s done is done", as if so obvious a truth really needed stating. "What’s done is done.” It becomes a way of insisting that there is no more to be said, no more to do, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 13, 2009

Examining Moses’ excuses to God as to why he should not be the one to go and demand Israel’s release from Pharaoh.

So What’s Your Excuse? Text: Mark 16:15; Exodus 3:1 – 4:17, Romans 1:16 By: Ken McKinley For Sunday, Jan. 18 2009 (Read Text from Mark) One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009 was to share the gospel with at least one person per week. If I’m faithful in doing that it will mean that I share the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Pleases God?

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

A message exploring the 4 most popular ways we displease God and the 3 ways we please Him most.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 What Pleases God? “What does the LORD require of you?” -Micah 6:8 Icebreaker: (Show Pictures of Office) Intro: I came in that day to my office, worn out. The stress of a busy week was getting to me, and I walk in my office to see that. And you know ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009

This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.

God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was She Thinking?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

What's Up With The Church

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009

WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

Scripture: James 5:20

Denomination: Other

What Fruit Are You?

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

How to recognize a true believer

Moving on from Jn 14, the Passover on down through the vineyards to the garden He had just finished saying, ‘You in me and I in you’- as they pondered on these words- Jesus shows them a vine. Background Info: q Passover came at the beginning of harvest; the 14th of the month of Nisan (March) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is True Love?

Contributed by Casey Warford on Feb 14, 2009

How can we as humans know what true love is? God’s love for humanity guides us to understanding true love.

“What Is Love?” 12/15/2009 A.M. I. 1 Corinthians 13 A. We can get a greater understanding of what true love is from understanding God’s love for us. 1. God’s love is complete. a. Vs. 1-3 - The love of God is the key ingredient that completes the recipe of all that we attempt to do in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From What?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 9, 2009

Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!

-We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing What Is Yours

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 14, 2009

Satan wants to steal, kill and destroy your life. If he can just let us continue to be ignorant in the know how when it comes to God, then half of his battle is already won. 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of

Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56:8-9 Ps 56:8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Mal 3:16 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. I have entitled this today: Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56 was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Expect In 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Christians can expect the enemy of God, the Devil to be hard at work attacking them personally and attacking the church collectively. Christians can expect God to continue to be on the Throne and Christians can expect Gods plans to be right on track.

What Christians should expect in 2009 Matthew 24:3-34 Psalm 118 Happy New Year everyone! What should we expect in 2009? Will the economy continue to fall? Will Israel and the Palestinians ignite a world war? Will Barack Obama lead the United States through their perilous times and a new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What It Means To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

Using Ephesians 2:1-10 this sermon explores what it means to be a Christian.

Who here has seen the movie Ice Age 2: The melt down. In this movie there is a character called Ellie she’s a mammoth. But she has a huge problem she believes she is a possum. She has been adopted by some possums, hung out with possums and tries to do many things that possums do. Like swing from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Was On Jesus' Mind?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009

It was the last fews hours that Jesus had with his disciples. What did he emphasize to them during this last night before his death? What was most important for them to remember?

What Was on Jesus’ Mind? Palm Sunday John 17:20-26 April 5, 2009 We begin the observance with one of the most excellent times of the year in the Christian religious tradition: Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday (today) culminating in the celebration of the Easter season that begins next Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Church Of God

What About The Psalms

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Congregational