Sermons on Winning A Crown:

Fishing? Or Catching?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2023

Fishing doesn’t necessarily mean catching. And this was a lesson that the disciples also learned, again, in our text today. Once again, even though they were professionals at it, they learned something new about…

Fishing? Or Catching? John 21:1-14 You know, I discovered something about myself a long time ago that some of you might be able to identify with. I discovered that sometimes I tend to think higher of myself and my abilities than maybe I should. For example, when I first started playing golf, now ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Strategies For Effective Witnessing

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 22, 2023

Souls mean a lot to the Lord who has called us into ministry. We need the right strategies to help us be effective in winning souls.

INTRODUCTION There are many people who desire to hear the gospel and be changed. Many of them are tired of their lives and want something meaningful, something real, something they can live for and die for. They just do not know how to identify their real need. There are people in high places who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-12, Titus 2:15, Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Momentum

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 31, 2024

Our faith, combined with our works, creates divine momentum positioning us to see extraordinary breakthroughs.

Introduction • 2025 holds divine potential for God’s people. o God accelerates the fulfillment of His purposes through our obedience and faith. • Scriptural Foundation: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:20, KJV). o Our preparation must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:28, James 2:20, 1 Kings 18:45-46, James 2:17, Genesis 41:41, Isaiah 43:19, Acts 2:41, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10, Ephesians 5:15-16, Acts 8:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"And He Brought Him To Jesus…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, said to Peter and Andrew, “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19).

He did not say, “I will try to make you fishers of men”, He said, “I will make you fishers of men.” Our job is to follow His leading, and He will make us into fishers of men. Even though this is a clear command from God, it is seldom obeyed by the majority. Illus: For example, it has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Excellence

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Every football coach dreams of recruiting eleven of the greatest football players together on one team.

If a coach could recruit such players, he would have one of the best teams in the nation. Every coach knows that he would have a winning team if he could recruit such players. We all know that the success of every team is based on recruiting. We learn that as a child. Illus: Remember, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Victory

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010

The victorious life is not derived from external influences; it is settled inwardly in the Christian’s identity.

This Is The Victory 1John 5:4-5 (4) For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. (5) Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

I'm A Believer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2010

A sermon on how to maintain a positive outlook on life (outline and material adapted from Marvin Phillips from a workshop at North American Christian Convention)

Sermon for 8/22/2010 Introduction: One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 18, 2011

This message is in response to a recent book published by Rob Bell that questions the doctrine of Hell. This sermon is a fresh look at what the Bible says about Hell.

The reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that they would go there, while 25% believe their friends will be there In one article for Newsweek Kenneth Woodward wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

A Day Of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 19, 2012

The 4 starving lepers who stumble into the Syrians' deserted camp is the setting for this missions-evangelism sermon

A Day of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 19, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Kings 7:3-9 – “And there were four leprous men at the entering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2007

If you would take the car keys away from a drunk then you should witness to a friend. Going - Weeping - Sowing - Reaping. Deathbed quotes illustrate how real hell is. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Pres.

Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost Ps. 126:5, 6; II Cor. 4:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendsDieLost.html Would you pull out your garden hose to help save your neighbor from a fire? If you were a doctor, would you be able to tell someone if they had a terminal disease? How about if you had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Espn

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 12, 2010

NEVER REHEARSE LOOSING IN YOUR MIND . ONLY PRACTICE WINNING.

ESPN Pastor Ken Crow Romans 8:28-39 (King James Version) 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Sensing God During The Storm Part #2

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

sensing Him in the storm of life.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up as wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, They shall walk and not faint." Turn on your thermostat. SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 "He (God) makes the sun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards At The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 31, 2011

Rewards are coming from our Lord at death.

Rewards at the Judgment seat of Christ 2nd Cor.5; 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. One of the most needed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jesus

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Jan 20, 2009

How did Jesus win souls?

Learning from Jesus Mark 1:14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan