Sermons on Zeal:

Love Through Remembering Forgivness

Contributed by Jason Evans on Aug 15, 2006

Reminder of what God has done for you to spark your love for Him and the lost.

Before we get started in the word of God I want to pose a question to you. I want you to think about this question as to how it relates to God. Let’s imagine you are out at the beach. Your having a great time doing your thing…but you haven’t noticed the tide is dragging you out. You’re having fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: *other

Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevering In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of The Hour Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 2, 2006

I want to impress upon the people that every single person we meet or currently know is someone for that Christ died for, and that we just don’t want to get in the way of God, but learn how to be conduits of God’s work.

Introduction: This illustration of ‘a description of cake’ is to show that each view is important. It is my intent here to build a connection with my audience as quickly as possible. Thus, I will need to internalize this illustration, use much expression, humor, eye contact in order to get my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Press On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2007

Press On Toward the Goal 1) Conscious of your limitations 2) Confident in your Lord (Sermon theme and parts by Armin J. Panning)

4,000 steps (3 km). That’s the average number of strides one takes during the course of a day (www.feetforlife.org). Over a year you will take 1.46 million steps. How many steps have you taken so far in your lifetime? It might be interesting to calculate that number but what is more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 31, 2007

Christianity is stands out from all other religions because of its unique book.

INTRODUCTION Nearly every brand of religion is based on a book. Whether it’s an ancient religion or a modern construction it’s almost certain that it will follow some kind of sacred book. And in that sense Christianity is no different. We have our holy book and it’s called the Bible. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: *other

Theprayer Of Jabez: Can You Pray It?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Can you pray the prayer of Jabez in order that God can bless you to BE a blessing?

April, 2007 “The Prayer of Jabez: Can You Pray It?” I Chronicles 4:9, 10 INTRODUCTION: We are a United Methodist congregation. Methodism is a world-wide Christian movement that began in England in the 1700’s with two brothers, John and Charles Wesley. The Wesleys were priests in the Church of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Factor Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 1, 2007

This message is a part of an expository series on the Book of Galatians

The Judaizers have been working really hard to lure the Galatian believers back into the world of religious legalism. It seems as though that these opponents of freedom in Christ have decided to adopt a two-fold strategy. With the Galatians being new to the faith and too immature to truly enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encourage Each Other

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Stop Shopping

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

There is only one place I know where we can go for one-stop shopping and fill the void in a person’s heart and life. The place is actually a person – Jesus.

“One Stop Shopping” Isaiah 9:1-7 At our stage of life with 4 children and 14 grandchildren Carollyn and I try to keep our Christmas shopping simple. When our children were younger we would race from store to store trying to buy the latest toy for our children. Do any of you remember the Cabbage ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2006

Jesus is the best gift we can ever receive

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X Tomorrow morning there will be children waking up at 5:00 a.m., there will be paper flying all around the living room. People will be jumping up and down with excitement over their new gifts. „X It will be a fun time. „X I want you to take a moment to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Andrew--The Power Of An Ordinary Life

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007

God doesn’t need to use superstars. There is power in an ordinary life.

March 18, 2007 "Andrew--The Power of an Ordinary Life" John 1:35-42 INTRODUCTION: We don’t hear much about Andrew in the scriptures, but he was the first one of the disciples that Jesus called. He lived in Bethsaida of Galilee and was a fisherman. He was a very ordinary person--more of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

A Passion For God

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 23, 2007

Where is our passion for God?

A Passion for God Psalm 42:1-2 1. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? A recent poll was taken among pastors across then nation. The question was asked, “What do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Changed Thief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010

Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God