Sermons on Winning Souls:

The Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005

We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Off Dead Center Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 28, 2016

A reminder that anyone can successfully share some element of the good news with someone who needs to hear it.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my simple survey over the past 3 weeks! I was thinking I might end up with some really creative tools and ideas for all of us when it comes to sharing our faith. I expected that, at the end of this series on getting evangelism in hand, I might share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Reveals His Compulsions

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006

Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006

The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Evangelism Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 12, 2010

We struggle so much about this thing we call EVANGELISM but when we look at what Jesus actually calls us to do, it relieves us of our fear and allows us to do what He wants... share Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 8, 2010 Date Preached: April 11, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Evangelism 101 -- A Course in Obedience! Sermon Title: Simple Evangelism Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 [HCSB] 19 For although I am free from all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Community: Go And Tell

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 11, 2007

don’t just spend time with Jesus, spend time for Jesus in spreading His gospel

Intro: article on teen cutting growing in our society at alarming rates. It is called self mutilation. One psychologist said, it is done because of an extreme hatred of life, and an extreme hatred of self. In the Word of God we find a cutter in Mark 5:1-20, and the Spiritual definition of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expect God To Work! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

“expect God To Work!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 28, 2013

When we are serious about daily deciding to Get In The Game for God, we can expect to see God work in our lives to bring about some wonderful exchanges.

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Games People Play With God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2020

One-third of church goers have quit watching online services and experts predict they will never come back to church! They are falling away. They are playing games with God and we must alert them to the terrible consequences.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH GOD Isaiah 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins took his dog to a friend’s house for an afternoon of watching their favorite team. The friend was surprised to see the dog, but felt like the dog might be more exciting to watch than the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-17, Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For That Which Is Lost

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Restoration.

LOOKING FOR THAT WHICH IS LOST LUKE 15: 4-7 I. INTRODUCTION ONE OF THE WORST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE IS OUTSIDE THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO BE LOST CAN HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES THAT NO ONE CAN BE DELIVERED FROM. THE WORLD IS PERMEATED WITH SOULS WHO ARE LOST BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2008

The Christian lifestyle is a life of faith. We are saved by grace through faith, stand by faith, walk by faith, and fight by faith so we can overcome by faith.

Faith Toward God: The Just Shall Live by Faith SERIES TEXT - Hebrews 6:1-2 SERMON TEXT - Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. A lifestyle of faith transforms us from being just a man into a just man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Reasons To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

The Psalmist commands us to rejoice, illustrating that true rejoicing is a deliberate choice rather than a fleeting emotion. We uncover a list of compelling reasons to rejoice in the Lord, inviting us to shift our focus from our trials to the steadfast goodness of our Creator.

Reasons to Rejoice! Psalm 33 Introduction: Look: v.1 – remember the Psalms are songs. Hymns! Psalm 33 = Song of joy & praise Quote: “Joy is the soul of praise.” – CH Spurgeon A praising heart is a joyful heart. Praise to God is the outflow and the overflow of a heart joy. Praise is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mentality For Supernatural Outreach

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

Developing the proper mindset for Supernatural outreach

THE MENTALITY FOR SUPERNATURAL OUTREACH (POWER EVANGELISM)  Soul winning is the greatest ultimate call of every believer – Mk. 16:15-20; Matt. 28:18-20. Hence the rewards are great – Jn. 15:7-16; Dan. 12:1ff; Job 5; Prov. 24:14.  It guarantees breakthroughs in my life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mothers Touch Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 13, 2018

This Mother's Day sermon is the 1st sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

Series: Playing A New Game [#1] A MOTHER’S TOUCH John 19:25-27 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want to begin a new series. When I think about all that happens in people’s lives, I think about a board game I used to play called “Life”. In this game, the goal is to make it through the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist