Sermons on Winning Strategy:

Straining Forward

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2017

A New Year's Day message encouraging us to Press On

Straining Forward Philippians 3:12-14 January 1, 2017 I remember many, many years ago, when I was just a young kid – – – I remember being outside with a basketball and shooting baskets. There would come a time during my shooting where you would have a final countdown. The game is on the line. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

“a Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 2, 2015

A life worth living is a life on mission.

Paul speaks here of how the Spirit was leading him to go to Jerusalem. Paul said that he was committed to following Christ, even if the only promise given him was that he’d face difficulty. I wonder, if the Spirit spoke to you as He had to Paul, would you obey? If you knew that following God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sole Food Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

Our purpose in life is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Jesus shows the way to glorify the Father, His sole food was the joy which comes from fruitful witness

Introduction Last Week we talked about the proper way to worship God. We learned the proper way to worship the Father was the way the Father directs us. This worship is not in a particular place, whether man made temples or nature. God’s temple is made in the heart of the believer by God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Ready To Run The Race!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

To Live Or To Die

Contributed by Kent Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Summary: When Christ is our Lord and Savior, life is found in living or dying. Philippians 1:18-30 September 18, 2011

  To Live or Die, That Is the Question Scripture Readings Psalms 105:1-7 “Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Was Born To Declare War

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Nov 25, 2013

In Revelation 12 John cryptically describes his vision of what was really happening when Jesus was being born. It was a declaration of war. The devil’s forces were in an uproar. This war is very significant and relevant to us in our everyday lives.

TITLE: Christmas Is A Declaration of War 11-25-2013 Text: Revelation 12:1–12 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019

This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

- Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Much of the church today has watered down the gospel so much in order to just attract attenders that Lordship and discipleship are completely foreign concepts. Many want only a casual relationship with Christ, but Christ is not a casual relationship God.

ARE YOU A DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:13-27 This week I was in my storage room looking for something. I reached to the top shelf and felt fur and claws. A flying squirrel jumped up on a box and stared at me. I yelled for Lana to come. Why? Because I needed a sermon illustration. She got there with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Obstacles Discourage Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 15, 2018

Encouragement on how to not lose heart. How does God use struggles to move us forward spiritually?

WHY DO WE GET DISCOURAGED? Obstacles weigh us down. - 2 Corinthians 4:16a. - In one sense, it’s good news that the first part of v. 16 is in there. It’s a reminder to us that God knows that we get discouraged and need a little hope. These verses are in here to give us that hope. Hopefully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Multiplication, Not Addition Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 24, 2022

Based on 2 Timothy 2:2 - Helps hearers understand the NT basis for discipleship & the impact of generational multiplication

“MULTIPLICATION NOT ADDITION”. 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 1/23/22 Jon Daniels INTRO - In a commencement speech at Univ of TX, Admiral William McRaven gave this challenge to graduates: “If every one of you changed the lives of just 10 people, and each one of those folks changed the lives of another 10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Hope They Lose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at serving God with the right motives.

Sunday Evening January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Stubborn Saints” (#3) I HOPE THEY LOSE Jonah 3:1-4:11 Introduction: 1. As we watch the Super Bowl, most people have chosen a team in which they hope wins. The motives for each person wanting a particular team to win are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

Abraham’s lack of faith in God’s care for him leads him to sin

We started out this series on the life of Abraham using the illustration of the “trust walk.” A “trust walk” is a game we played at camp where we’d have kids partner up, blind-fold each other, and lead their blind-folded partners on a trust walk through the woods. Abraham began his trust-walk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warfare Prayer For Missionarires

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

Explains the benefits and importance of praying for our missionaries--in light of the spiritual nature of the battle we fight.

Warfare Prayer for Missionaries I. We are commanded to pray for those who share the Gospel with others. Luke 11:2, “He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” A. Prayer is the source of workers. Luke 10:2, “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God calls us to a life of persistence for Him

The Power of Persistence Luke 18.1-8 September 7, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of John Wycliffe: The first key leader in producing an English Bible, translated the Bible into English rather than Latin, done from Greek and Hebrew and was considered a traitor to the church, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Complete The Mission

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005

If we stop now all of our hard work goes down in vain

Complete The Mission Sermon Scripture Galatians 5:7-9 (KJV) Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. All of our hard work means nothing if we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal