Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:1-1:31:

Possessing The Land - Part 1: The Other Side Of The River Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 24, 2003

Part 1 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing The Land - Part 1 The Other Side of the River - Read: Joshua 3:15 - 5:1 1. Introduction This series of teaching is prophetic, that is, it is speaking into the church, to encourage us to take the next step along the path that Christ has chosen for us. Because of this, you need to be ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY. Selected Scriptures Psalm 73:25-28 Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 28 But as for me, the nearness of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Ways To Clean Dirty Deeds Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

A believer sins less after he gets saved.

9 Ways to Clean Dirty Deeds (Part 1 of 2) Gal. 5:19:21Aug. 14, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: SheeP: clean animal, avoids garbage Hog: Unclean, wallows in filth A Noah, after the rain stopped, sent a raven from the ark which never came back. Then it came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005

A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philippians Part 1 "“Thanks For Your Friendship And Support!” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

I greatly rejoice in our friendship and I thank you for your faithful support for me in this my time of need. But I am rejoicing because I know I am following the will of God for my life.

Philippians Chapter 1 (part 1) – “Thanks for your friendship and support!” On the lighter side of life: Everyone knows that religion isn’t supposed to make us laugh--precisely why everyone has their favorite religious jokes. Here are some classic Christian singles pick-up lines: 1) Nice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1the Greatest Man I Never Knew? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2005

Reba McEntire has a song about her Dad, the greatest man I never knew? We ponder not recognizing God among us.

#1 THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon this earth. 26 And though after my skin the worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. 27 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer-Care-Share: The Key To Care-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 8, 2006

#6 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 6 So did you see the Prayer Care Share Wall in the lobby as you came in today? If you weren’t here last week…we had a GREAT DAY…writing our names on our bookmarks onto the wall. Go to the Wall…taking our prayers to the extreme. In 30 plus churches in CR…Prayer Wall is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 1--The Searching Soldier Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2004

CORNELIUS WAS A GOOD MAN, A GOD-FEARING MAN, A GENEROUS MAN, A PRAYING MAN, BUT NOT A SAVED MAN...YET! [GOOD HURRICANE ILLUSTRATION AND MISSIONS APPLICATION] Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 1 “The Searching Soldier” Acts 10:1-16 It’s now about 10 years after the day of Pentecost, and though the early church has made great strides and reached a lot of people, they are making no efforts to reach the Gentiles. Those 3k saved at Pentecost…all Jews. 5k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Please God? - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards.

Recently someone in our congregation shared a photocopy of an article from the May 13, 1955 (that’s right, 1955) issue of Housekeeping Monthly entitled The Good Wife’s Guide that feature tips on how to please their husbands when they come home from work. Here are some excerpts: • Have dinner ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

When LIGHT is conquered by Darkness - I. INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that as we believe and follow Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, we have become lights of the world (Mat 5:14). As we follow the Lord Jesus, we shall not walk in darkness, and shall have the light of life (John ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

This is the first 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

I think in the last year we’ve learned much about what it means to pray. True enough most of our prayers are for healing and comfort but we certainly have been learning to pray by practicing I think. But praying, by definition is speaking to God, worshiping God, Thanking God, or imploring God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational