Sermons on Zeal For Christ:

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 23, 2017

To establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all believers are “justified by faith and obedience” through the gospel of Christ; and not by the Law or the works of human righteousness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Righteousness of Israel 2. The Righteousness of God 3. The Righteousness of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the righteousness of God.” We will establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7, Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8, Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Have You Taken Jesus?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2016

We have the ability to take Jesus places. He is dependent on us to get around. He lives inside of us. Are we taking him sinful places? Are we hiding Him? Or are we going where He would naturally go?

WHERE HAVE YOU TAKEN JESUS? John 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three Native American tribes -- a Navajo, a Hopi, and an Apache -- who were speaking about how powerful their prayers were. 2. The Navajo said, "You know, we Navajos pray for healing, and the patients get well about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Confidence In The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2018

Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.

April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Praise Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

Ezra was a direct descendant of Aaron the chief priest (7:1–5), thus he was a priest and scribe in his own right. His zeal for God and God’s Law spurred Ezra to lead a group of Jews back to Israel during King Artaxerxes’s reign over the Persian Empire

The Praise of EZRA Ezra: 7 Ezra 7:11-28 Psalms 69:1-16 Illustration The Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments. Yet even Wellington ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28, Psalm 69:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 3:16 - The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on the best known verse in the Bible ---John 3:16.

JOHN THREE SIXTEEN - THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD TEXT - John 3:16 INTRO. - I believe this to be the greatest verse in all the Bible. It is the best loved and best known verse. There are only 25 words in this verse yet no other single verse in all the Scriptures has been as blessed in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Apr 17, 2003

When Jesus is in the house, lives can and will be transformed.

Years ago at theaters and plays, when a person got sick, someone would ask the question, is there a doctor in the house? If a doctor was in attendance, he would often treat all those who were sick, but at other times despite his medical expertise, he would lose a few. While his medical skills ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

The Door Of Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We need to follow Christ in all we do.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#8] THE DOOR OF PEER PRESSURE Galatians 5:1-15 Introduction: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” What are believers free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer For Your Spiritual Hunger Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 9 of "Being the Church," focusing on how only Jesus can fill our deepest needs.

Being the Church Part 9: God’s Answer for Your Spiritual Hunger Scripture: Acts 13:14-52 Icebreaker: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.” -Blaise Pascal Intro: I just got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Church Of God

His Arrival

Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 12, 2009

The arrival of Jesus into the world stands as an important part of history

His Arrival JCC 13.12.09 am We all love to hear about the birth of a baby Something special in seeing this new life I remember looking at the feet of my babies and wondering where they would walk Looking at their hands and wondering what they would do with them Would they be grow up to be decent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cradled, Crucified, Crowned

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Everybody loves having a Cradled Christ. Saved people love having a Crucified Christ. Few want or live like He is the Crowned Christ. He has yet to crowned Lord of some lives.

CRADLED, CRUCIFIED, CROWNED I. THE CRADLED CHRIST Luke 2: 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. A. Everybody likes the Cradled Christ 1. Helpless & Harmless 2. Cute & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cupped And Committed

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon for duck-hunting season when we had several hunters visiting us, most Christian, some not.

Cupped & Committed April 9, 2006 Scripture: Mark 8:34 He called the crowd and his disciples to himself and said to them, ‘If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross, and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Special Servant Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful.

God’s Special Servant Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 53 PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful servant. I. Emulate the example of Christ as the Servant of God. 42:1-9 A. His Servant has a special relationship to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist