Sermons on 1 Samuel 15:24-36:

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

We have all been hit by the enemy at one time or another yet how do we deal with his attacks. The tendency is to retreat, this is a series that I hope will give you some strength and encouragement.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 1 By: Ron Crandall Introduction: This morning we shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then moves on and desires to decimate what remains of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Watchful Church-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit a vitality inherent to life in Christ. What does a watchful church exhibit? The Watchful church exhibits..

THE WATCHFUL CHURCH-I—Revelation 3:1-6 Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit the vitality inherent to life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit more than a semblance of life in Christ. How does a church exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

“Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war. Yet even as some preach that safety and peace is at hand, others warn of new possibilities for global ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Sacrifice, Part 1

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 9, 2003

The twelfth chapter of Romans opens with one of the most powerful exhortations in the New Testament, as we are urged to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God, refusing to be conformed to the world, but instead being transformed by the renewing of o

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In my reading this week, I came across a funny story that sets up our theme today. His name was Bud. He was a factory worker with more than a slight resemblance to Archie Bunker. Every single day he’d come home sweaty and dirty. He’d go in the back door, grab an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Becoming A Festival, Pt. 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003

A vision of worship. In the OT, God was untouchable. Now we are invited into His City. The result is thankfulness, awe, and reverence.

Becoming A Festival, pt. 1 February 8/9, 2003 Intro: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. The question and answer get to the heart of why we were created – we were created to worship God – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Atributos De Dios #1 Series

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Feb 16, 2003

En ocaciones nos resultaria dificil contestar la pregunta de ¿Como es Dios? La realidad es que sus atributos nos enseñan mas de su personalidad. Te invito para que sepas mas de tu Creador y Salvador.

Atributos de Dios #I Introcuccion: Febrero 2, 2003 servicio vespertino en Ebenezer, Union City, CA Es escencial que conoscamos mas de este gran personaje en la historia que es distinto y trascendente... Dios. Que al conocerle podamos apreciarle aun mas y adorarle por lo que el es. Alabarle por ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Life 1: Abortion Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" Proverbs 31:8, NLT

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing" -Proverbs 31:8, NLT "The pro life movement did not begin as the result of Roe v. Wade. The pro life movement began in the first century A.D....(The first Christians’) unified opposition to child-killing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Charismatic

1-800-2heaven

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

Just like Jacob we sometimes need to relearn that God is always with us...even when we don’t live as we ought.

"1-800-2HEAVEN" INTRODUCTION If you were to go to sleep and when you woke up in the morning God was standing by your bedside, how would you react? Please open your Bibles to Gen. 28 as we see this statement exemplified in the life of Jacob. Gen. 28:10-19 is where we find the story of "Jacob’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Adventist

Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:5, Leviticus 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

# 1 Water Baptism In The Gospels Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 19, 2003

An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.

WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #1 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 21, 2003

There are several evidences that give you the assurance that you are a Child of God. The first evidence we will look at is a personal intimacy with Jesus.

“BLESSED ASSURANCE” – Evidence #1 INTRODUCTION: We are in a series on “The Assurance Of Salvation”. Last time, we looked at the importance of KNOWING that you’re saved. You can’t have a vital, meaningful, effective Christian life unless you have the assurance that you are saved. How do you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

#1basketcase Holder Teammember Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

We look at the man of God as a teammember, and how he needs others to hold his rope.

#1 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, BE PART OF THE TEAM. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#1 of 3 parts; Basketcases holders. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42, 2 Corinthians 11:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God