Sermons on 1 Corinthians 6:19-21:

Our Purpose-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

1 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-I—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 We must ask ourselves, “What is my/the church’s Purpose anyway?” Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Psalms #1 Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

just a brief intro to Israel's hymnbook as we begin a look at selected passages

#1 INTRO TO THE PSALMS Intro: 1. Sometimes when I pray I can't think of the words, I can't utter what is in my heart 2. For some reason I think I might offend God if I'm honest, or angry or guilty 3. The Psalms corrects me in this and anchors me in my soul 4. I want to begin a brief look at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disabling Jesus-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013

1 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-I—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011

Is the Church really salt and light in our society

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

For The Best Of Baptists-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

1 of 3. The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable or ’the best of baptists?’ For the Best of Baptists, there is a Higher...

For The Best of Baptists-I—Hebrews 7:1-10 My great-grandfather Jesse Sherman/Shack behind them—Children in background-no one holding hands—No smiles—Wearing homemade shoes—Beside wife—Long white beard to center of his chest—Holding rifle—Dog at side/Learn a lot from the picture if know what to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011

This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 John - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Introduction to 1 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang on the door, • Then her husband entered the room bringing in the post, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class which read; • “Dear Mrs Fisher, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Colossians 1 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.

The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resource Of Obligation-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2010

Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Thus, my obligation becomes a resource for others when it aligns/correlates with Christian...Part 1 of a 3-part sermon.

THE RESOURCE OF OBLIGATION-1—Titus 1:1-4 Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Spiritual obligation is a resource for the ministry of others. How is one’s obligation a resource for the ministry of others? A Resource—something others can rely on, turn to & learn ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Shepard #1

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

The Lord Jesus is The Great Shepard

THE GREAT SHEPARD Have we ever considered the responsibilities of a Shepherd? PSALMS 23:1-6 A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty To Save - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2011

The error of making the text subjective, post modern thought, accepting the scripture as authoritative, and finding sweet, sweet grace.

Dakota Community Church May 15, 2011 Mighty to Save 1 Last week with mother’s day and communion we did not get to finish our look at how we reconcile the Just and Holy judge who commands the death of “everything that breathes” in the nations that occupy the promised land (in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Notion Of An Awakening - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2013

This series of messages was part of the preparation for our SAW (Spiritual Awakening Weekend). May it be used by others.

The Notion of an Awakening Aiming At An Awakening - #1 of 12 Jerry Watts Deuteronomy 30:15-18/Romans 13:11 * On Monday I was praying about the upcoming SAW weekend with its logistics, promotion, buildup, expectations, and more. I worked on the announcement (screen), prayer emphasis, message ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rescuing The Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patrones, Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 4, 2009

Una investigación sobre los patrones humanos que nos mantienen con pasión de seguir a Cristo, junto con Pablo de la enseñanza bíblica por la realización de la perspectiva adecuada.

Filipenses 4:4-4:14 PATRONES Dillon Burroughs "Hermanos, sigan todos mi ejemplo, y fíjense en los que se comportan conforme al modelo que les hemos dado." Filipenses 3:17 (NVI) El Plan Humanos (Filipenses 3:4 b-6) 4 Yo mismo tengo motivos para tal confianza. Si cualquier otro cree tener motivos ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overview: Exodus 1

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 8, 2009

This is a more in-depth study than the one we did in Genesis. It is only on chapter 1 of Exodus, and covers the period the Israelites were in captivity in Egypt.

As the book of EXODUS begins, the Israelites are being held as slaves in Egypt. And when the time is ready for God to lead them out of Egypt, He calls a man named Moses to free them. EXODUS is a story of how God protected His people by breaking the chains to captivity they were held under. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:13-14

Denomination: *other