Sermons on 120 Disciplines:

Obedience

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005

Are we obedient enough?

Obedience -How many here tonight made a New Years resolution? -How many have already been broken? -Do you know what the #1 resolution is every year? -lose weight/get in shape -Some others are to quit smoking, call grandma more, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message about stewardship of time and service.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Anger

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

The Bible has much to say about the emotion of Anger. This sermon teaches us how to use that anger for good and make sure that our emotions are always in check

Righteous Anger If we were to take a poll this morning everyone of us in here would have to admit that at some time in our lives we have become angry. This passage of scripture tells us that is not a sin to be angry….to have the emotion of anger.. this sin is what we do with emotion. What we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

What's The Big Deal About Purity In The Church? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

we come to this passage where Paul has to deal with questions arising from an outrageous sin in the midst of the church. Paul directs his response to how the church should deal with the sin itself, and how the church should deal with sin in its midst

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT PURITY IN THE CHURCH? 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Whenever I think of the value of the church, one verse comes to mind. Now it may not be the verse that comes to mind when you think about the church, but it is the verse that comes to mind when I think about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lust Series

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 10, 2005

A continuation of a series on unfortunate behaviors dealing with the issue of sensual lust. The sermon is rated PG.

In one movie some shipwrecked men are left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days pass under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water give out. The men grow deliriously thirsty. One night while the others are asleep, one man ignores all the previous warnings and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Born To Serve

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

This message was written to accompany our recognition of those who had served within the ministry of our church during the year.

Born To Serve Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 December 12, 2004 Mark 10:45 (NLT) For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Philippians 2:5-7 (NLT) Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. [6] Though he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Autoridad Del Creyente

Contributed by Samuel Malave on Jul 14, 2005

Tu como hijo de Dios tienes una autoridad que El te ha dado. No tienes que vivir derrotado. Dios te ha dado el triunfo. Vence y no seras vencido.

Tema: La Autoridad del Creyente Pastor Samuel Malavé Registro Biblico: 19. Y cual la supereminente grandeza de su poder para con nosotros los que creemos, segun la operación del poder de su fuerza, 20. la cual operó en Cristo, resucitándole de los muertos y sentándole a su diestra en los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Control Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Self-control develops as we are CONNECTED TO CHRIST, DEVELOPS SEQUENTIALLY, and as we WORK AT IT. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

SELF-CONTROL The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: We’re going to start ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Tares

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005

How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fasting For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part I Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004

We all need an attitude adjustment from time to time, and Paul gives us just what we need. In this message, we learn of the FOREMOST Attitude that should be found in each of us!

"How To Have A Winning Attitude!" Part I "[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! [5] Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. [6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Other

How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part Iii Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004

We finish up our attitude adjustment with the last peice of advice from Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 with giving attention to the FOCUS of our Attitude. Think on these things...

ILLUSTRATION: Today, upon the bus I saw a lovely maiden with golden hair; I envied her because she looked so fine and wished I was as fair. And suddenly, as she arose to leave, I watched her hobble down the aisle. She had on leg and wore a brace, but as she passed?a smile. O God, forgive me when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Other

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

Insight on how to experience a satisfying life is drawn from Jesus’ interaction with His disciples in this text.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Fortifying the Foundations # 10 John 4:27-42 6-22-03 Please follow with me as we read John 4:27-42 27Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, "What do you want?" or "Why are you talking with her?" 28Then, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42, Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

"Supersizing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004

Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Orthodox