Sermons on World Outreach:

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Love" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Love is the preeminent fruit of the Spirit. Without it there are no others.

The entire Bible is a love story. Not like a Harlequin romance, thankfully for us guys. We get to read about war, fishing and death too. But from the creation of the world, through love, for the protection of the Israelites because of love, to the sending of a Saviour out of love, for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Man’s Fickleness And God’s Faithfulness - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 7, 2009

Isaiah’s description of the "Day of the Lord" reveals God’s Faithfulness to His people.

Although I am going to return to the book of Isaiah over the next few weeks for some other purposes, we’re going to wrap up our look at the “Day of the Lord” in Isaiah this morning in chapters 65 and 66. This is the continuation of the message that I began last week, so I’ll begin by briefly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Made The Message

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

I suppose one of the most thrilling books in the Bible is the book of Acts.

Intro: 1. John Bunyan, wrote Pilgrim's Progress testified, "Read the Bible, and read it again, and do not help to understand something of the will and mind of God, though you think they are fast locked up from you. Neither trouble yourself, though you may not have commentaries and expositions; pray ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 7, 2010

God wants to resurrect hope in your life today!

Seasons of Hope Intro: It seems that one of the vital components of this life we live is the ability to hope and to dream. You might call it having ambition, aspiration, vision, plans, goals, endeavors, or whatever, but it usually starts very early in life. Even as children we dream of the way ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How We Talk - Part 1: It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2010

First in a four-part series dealing with how Christians should use their tongues. This message describes the idea that "out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."

How We Talk Part 1 – It’s a Matter of the Heart April 11, 2010 Luke 6:43-45 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: When researching this message I came across a quote that says we spend 10 years of our lives speaking. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Destructive Dreams

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

The land of the dream is as important as the physical land.

Today we are looking at the topic ‘Destructive Dreams.’ We would start with some Scriptures. The first one is the popular Matthew 13:25 which says, “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” Why did the enemy choose the hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing Turning Points In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Renato Benitez Estabillo on Apr 23, 2010

FIVE KEYS HOW TO EXPERIENCE TURNING POINTS IN OUR LIVES.

EXPERIENCING TURNING POINTS IN OUR LIVES TEXT: MARK 10:46-52 THEME: SPIRITUAL AWAKENING INTRO: • What is your need? o Healing o Joy o Peace o Strength o Financial o Changes o Restoration o etc • In the passage that we are going to meditate in the power of the Holy spirit o Tingnan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Anzac Day/Memorial Day

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 26, 2010

This sermon looks at the sacrifices soldiers make on behalf of others. This is the same sacrifice Jesus makes for us on the cross. We have been bought with a high price and should enjoy our lives.

ANZAC Day For those who do not know, ANZAC day is not the day to celebrate Australia’s victories, nor do we celebrate how great our country is. Rather we celebrate the sacrifice and loss of the young men and women who protect other people’s freedom. Australia has never been seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Incredible Significance In God

Contributed by David Cook on Apr 30, 2010

You are worth everything to the Lord!

Opening Illustration: Any one ever lost something that mattered to you? Have my car keys, remote control, cell Phone on pulpit; These are the items that I lose the most around the house. When my parents were here recently, we searched for the remote control for the better part of Sunday afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009

Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Funerals And A Famine Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009

God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009

These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

“Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Baptist