Sermons on Your Calling:

Rivers Of Salvation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007

Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Twenty-three percent of Americans are afraid of the dark but many more are afraid of the light.

Sleep with a nightlight? 23 percent of people are afraid of the dark Ft. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misoriented I’m sure you’ve been in your house when the lights went out – relief when lights come back on – what to do in the meantime – look for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Win With Patience

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

An Alliterated Message on Patience

WIN WITH PATIENCE Luke 21:19 I. WAIT WITH PATIENCE (Psalm 40:1). A. Waiting is difficult for most and worse for some. Many Christians lack patience in this area of their lives. They want what they want when they want it. B. If we are to please God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Priceless Possession

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The Parable of the hidden treasure.

A Priceless Possession Matthew 13:44-46 February 27, 2005 Matthew 13:44 (NLT) "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field—and to get the treasure, too! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shall Our Work Cease?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

I preached this message coming out of a series of revival meetings to challenege our people to stay committed to their God-given task and to keep our church in the center of God’s will.

Shall Our Work Cease? Nehemiah 6:1-16 I. The Enemy Will Try to Distract a Great Work (v. 1-2) A. The enemy will take notice of a great work 1. He hates obedience 2. He hates commitment B. The enemy will always have a following What Can Cause Us to Follow the Enemies Tactics? • Lack of prayer & ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

How to be saved

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-31 Intro: Three necessary things to be Saved. 1- Right Belief 2- Right Understanding 3- Right Confession I- Right Belief 1- Right Belief in God. Genesis 1:1 (KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

How Many Words For Love? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

Part 1 - What is Love Series for Teens. Looks at 166 Greek and Hebrew words for love and what they mean as well as thir usage in the scriptures to better understand the limitations of our english language and understanding of what love truly means.

SERIES: What is Love? Part 1 - How Many Words for Love? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org • Make a list of a few things you love. Greek & Hebrew words for LOVE 1. âhab – to have affection. Amos 5:15 2. ahăbâh – ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Prayer To Be Rooted

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 23, 2005

Paul did not directly pray for material blessings to bestowed upon the Ephesians but he prayed for them to be rooted in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: What do you ask God for 2005? I used to ask God for new things every New Year, especially when I was still young and without God. Most of them are material things. I thought having them would make me a better person than the others. Then, I learned from the Bible that I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Mind Is A Piece Of God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Christmas devotional about peace.

Luke 2:8-14 - Peace of Mind is a Piece of God Peace is a popular word around the Christmas season, but what is it? It is a theme of Christmas, and a theme of the Christian life. OT (shalom): happiness, health, favor, prosperity, safety in mind, body or estate NT (eirene): says all this but adds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

These verses reveal the essential nature of the resurrection of Christ so far as Christian truth is concerned. There were people in Corinth who were saying there was no resurrection. Paul presents logical consequences of denying the resurrection:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials For Life And Life Eternal

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This message is one that describes some things that are essential to remember for the believer to live the abundant life.

Essentials for Life & Life Eternal Romans 5:1-9 I. We Have Peace With God (v. 1) “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” – v. 1 A. Peace concerning being an enemy of God “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on fruit-bearing.

BEARING FRUIT John 15:1-5 INTRO: We are responsible to God for bearing fruit. How much fruit we bear will depend on how dedicated and mature we are as Christians. Today, lets look at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist