Sermons on Winning Side:

The Command And Work Of God In Everyones

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007

In this message we see the command from the Lord to win souls and also the great joy that there is in winning the lost to Christ. The great task of the Church is still evangelization of the world. It is work number 1. The Good News is that the Lord works

THE COMMAND AND WORK OF GOD IN EVERYONES MINSITRY In this message we see the command from the Lord to win souls and also the great joy that there is in winning the lost to Christ. The great task of the Church is still evangelization of the world. It is work number 1. The Good News is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

A Success Story

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Society hammers into our brains the idea that success is to be measured with goods. The media claims that he who dies with the most toys wins. And we all want not only the best but the latest toys. We all want to win.

A Success Story All humans, men and women, fall in three categories, in relationship to being successful. Those who are successful, those who aren’t successful and those who are on their way to being successful. If we were to subdivide them even further we could mention those who are on their way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-20

Denomination: Adventist

Paul's Pattern In Striving For A Crown Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2011

In our lesson today we learn that just as athletes exercise rigorous self-control in order to win a perishable prize, so we as Christians must exercise rigorous self-control in order to win an imperishable prize.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Battle Gear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

We are in a spiritual battle, knowing how to fight and use our spiritual weapons in this war is vital for winning.

Battle Gear-pt1 We are people who enjoy our stories and movies about battles. Countless movies and books have been written about the famous and sometimes not so famous battles in history. And out of those stories we have raised up the heroes we have today. Let’s face it. As much as we talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Cannot Be Mocked Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 20, 2014

God cannot be defeated but we lose when we allow other gods to win in our lives.

We noted last week that no matter what happens in this world, God will always be God but He is always calling people back to Himself. God loves people and He disciplines those He loves! In 1 Samuel 4 we noted how God allowed the Philistines to defeat Israel, because He was trying to teach them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fighting A Good Fight Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 3, 2015

The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy 4:7

Fighting A Good Fight 1 Timothy 6:12-16 Introduction: 1. The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women In The Kingdom

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

As citizens of the kingdom of God both men and women worked side by side, often performing the same duties. Luke, in writing the Book of Acts, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, made certain that it was underscored that women played an equal part w

WOMEN IN THE KINGDOM - "Not For Men Only" A Sermon by Bishop Dr. Charles C Jones D.D. SCRIPTURE: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh : and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy (both genders) , and your young men shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Present Day Tongue Speaking Really Present Today?

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 7, 2011

On one side, there are those that claim to speak in tongues today. On the other side, others believe God has fulfilled that promise and tongues have ceased. WHICH IS IT? It must be pointed out that a person who spoke in tongues was supernaturally gif

IS PRESENT DAY TONGUE SPEAKING LIKE FIRIST CENTURY TONGUE SPEAKING! INTRODUCTION: The Christians in Berea in Acts 17:11 were commended for their diligence. They received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily whether these things were so 2 Timothy 2:15 says to study and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Must I Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 28, 2015

We are all participants in a spiritual battle, wouldn’t it be wise to determine who is on each side, what they are fighting for and which side you are on? Wouldn’t it be wise to ensure you are prepared for the battle you are in?

Why Must I be Saved? I had the great privilege of serving in the military for six years. In case you did not know, a person is not recruited to be a general, captain, or sergeant. A person is recruited to be a soldier with the expectation of growth in knowledge, experience and training SO THAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Darnel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2020

In Church we will often find both wheat and Darnel growing side by side in the pews.Should we try to root the Darnel out and purify the church so we only have wheat (as we of course perceive it)

Mt 13:24-43 I came across this interesting story. I cannot vouch for its authenticity however but it makes a good point. Story: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

Gathering For Strength Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 28, 2021

Paul calls the Philippians to stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. His relationship with the church in Philippi illustrates what he's talking about. It's challenging!

[INTRODUCTION AND RECAP] We’re doing a series on ‘why Christians gather together.’ We’re emerging from the Covid pandemic and the various lockdowns and we’ve started to meet together in person so it seems a good time to ask why we gather together. I am loosely following a sermon series I found on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Candles & Pitchers!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009

For way too long we have bought in on the misconception that bigger is the only way to win the battles as a Church.

Scripture: Judges 7:1 – Title: “Candles & Pitchers” THE PROBLEM! · God’s people were under persecution of an enemy as a result of “Idol Worship! (Again!) · Israel couldn’t be satisfied with ONLY One God, they wanted to worship other gods ALSO! / “Idol Worship” was a CONSTANT problem! / ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love Story

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover how true love wins over conflict in God’s love story.

Last Thursday, I watched about 10 minutes of a Winnie the Pooh St. Valentine’s Day special. I began to think about how each one of us learned what love is. From childhood to adulthood we unintentionally allow our parents, our teachers, our classmates, our dating experience and the media to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: *other

How To Overcome Personal Biases

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul, the apostle said, "To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.

Paul, the apostle said, "To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. to those under the law I became like one under the law, so as to win those under the law. Too the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by ALL possible means I might save some." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational