Sermons on Win:

Being With It

Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 6, 2006

The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

We have divine power to demolish strongholds in our lives, through the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.

[I have taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from the Introduction chapter in Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word.] 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 24, 2006

Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 5, 2007

God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are soldiers in the Army of God.

1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH

LESSON 8: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH “The Disciplines are God’s way of getting us into the ground; they put us where He can work within us and transform us. By themselves the Spiritual Disciplines can do nothing; they can only get us to the place where something can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Fruit And Bragging Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 23, 2007

A message from an expository series from the Book of Galatians.

Think for a moment about how Paul must have felt as he dictated this letter. Perhaps he picked up the manuscript and reread the arguments he presented and the instructions he gave. Probably some time had passed since the original dictation. He thought the letter was complete and as probably was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For Our Nation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2007

God promises to bless the land when we humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our sins. This is our responsibility, to pray for God’s blessing for our nation.

The first few chapters of 2 Chronicles record the building of the Temple of God, under King Solomon. • The Temple was completed and Solomon dedicated it to the Lord, in chapter 6. • He knelt down before God’s people, spread his hands out toward heaven, and said a long prayer – a prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ultimate Treasure #4 - Surrendering

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

Part 4 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

WHMBC VBS 2007 – Treasure #4 – Surrendering 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Things don’t always go our way. Some things don’t turn out the way we expect them to. Sometimes our friends let us down – even when they tell us that they’ll always be there for us. Sometimes people at school laugh at us, make fun ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

My Spiritual Birthday Jubilee Year!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 8, 2007

MY SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY JUBILEE YEAR! Tells how God can change a life from a sinner to a missionary evangelist. It tells of the wonderful faithfulness of the wonderful Saviour, Jesus Christ. It speaks of the wonderful love of God that seeks us out. (insert)

MY SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY JUBILEE YEAR! This year of 2007, the third Sunday of February, is my 50TH SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY. I have been preaching this wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ for 48 years. I was born in Pennsylvania and raised in a Jewish-Catholic home. My father was Jewish, born in the former ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007

This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

It's Crying Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To The Church #7 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. Why should we consecrate and devote our whole life to God? Because it is God Himself who chose and called us to consecrated service,the grace of God that changed us. and because to be like Christ is a gain beyond compare.

Theme: Consecration to God Text: 1 Chron.29: 5 Introduction A. Last week we celebrated the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord. We thank God for these important events that secured our redemption. We thank God for the commitment of the Lord Jesus Christ to give Himself that we may have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on May 18, 2007

A sermon on the refreshing/restoring of our service to the Lord.

Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN Intro: Ill. • We know neither the author nor the background for this Psalm. • Most scholars believe that it was written just after Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. • Israel had been sent to Babylon for 70 years as punishment for their sins against the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Do His Work

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible