Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 6:16-18:

The Power Of Confession Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Martin on Jan 28, 2001

The mouth is the master key to life!

The Power of Confession Confess: to publicly declare adherence to 1.) Romans 10:9,10 a. We received salvation by publicly declaring with our mouth b. Many of us have stop there, and in verse 10 “with the mouth confession made unto salvation.” (Amplified) “and with the mouth he confesses and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Luke 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jiminy Cricket Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos.

Jiminy Cricket - part 1 Thesis: We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos. Illustration- Pinocchio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Leadership Training #1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Confessions Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 24, 2001

A expository message from Psalm 32 on "How to be Restored to a Right relationship with God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? This would seem to be a very important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

The sermon deals with the need to know who we are, becuase the world seeks to change our name.

"Who Are You" 5/22/95 GNLCC Deuteronomy 18:9-13 Acts 19:8-20 Text Daniel 1 Once we understand who we are, we can avoid a lot of pitfalls in life. We would know which messages are for us and which ones are not. If I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-16, Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation Management-101—1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001

Part 1 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management-101—1—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations...that we may prevent falling into—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationship & Financial, etc...— sin. Jesus was able to manage temptation so that it never hindered His ministry. God’s people must know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment (Part 1)

Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." HOW CAN ANYONE, EVEN GOD, COMMAND LOVE? AT LEAST HOW CAN ANYONE COMMAND WHAT MOST OF US CALL LOVE -- THAT EMOTION, THAT FEELING OF ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete In Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 1

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. We were introduced last week to the two understandings of the term "church" as presented in the New Testament: a. the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, that great assembly of all the saints who have ever lived, and b. the Church P __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, the communio sanctorum, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Dragon Slayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002

This is the 14th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon focuses on the 4 personalities found in Revelation 12.

Sunday Morning July 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#14] DRAGON SLAYER (Part 1) Revelation 12 Introduction: 1. Chapter 12 introduces the second half of the Tribulation period by giving a Heavenly recap of the great conflict of the ages, bringing us up to date. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Evangelistic Events-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002

1 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. But how can we ensure that they are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-I—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. the apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Legion’s Legacy—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 1 of a 2-part

LEGION’S LEGACY—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? 1—Legion’s Legacy is SQUALOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

Forgiveness is not an option.

Forgive or Not be Forgiven (Part 1) Matt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV) Jesus said that in order to be forgiven that we must forgive others of their sins. I believe that this is one of the hardest issues that people fight with. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal