Sermons on 120 Disciplines:

How To Celebrate Halloween

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 29, 2003

Many Christians ask, "Is it OK to participate in HALLOWEEN." Hopefully this message will help you decide....

HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN Romans 12:21 (21) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. There are many Christians who are questioning themselves of whether or not to participate in HALLOWEEN this year. A lot of folk are wondering if it is alright for them to "Go to parties," "Allow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

Single-Minded Heart

Contributed by Robert Park on Oct 30, 2003

God does not favor divided heart when it comes to our love for him. Hosea describes in three powerful images of the spiritual state we may be in.

Single-minded Heart Hosea 7:8-12 Last Sunday we studied about the ways to transform our heart so that our thoughts are controlled accordingly. But, unfortunately, we all struggle with symptoms of divided heart. The Bible has some harsh words about that; he is a double-minded man, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Serve With Endurance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 1, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#2] SERVE WITH ENDURANCE 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13; 4:9-22 Introduction: 1. It took me 4 weeks of swimming to build up to 1 mile. 2. It is easy to start but hard to finish. 3. God calls us to serve Him with endurance. Emotions We must be careful that we not confuse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

As a Christian, Paul says, our two main priorities are considering others and glorifying God. In our text, Paul presents three ways we can accept our responsibility and give glory to God.

INTRODUCTION After a very difficult day at work, Fred told his wife, “I have a very responsible job. Every time something goes wrong . . . the boss thinks I’m responsible. Houston Chronicle, Oct. 17, 1996, p. 8D The boss called in his small band of misfit summer employee’s and said, “We’re going ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Than A Bracelet

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

Speaks of the importance of memorizing Scripture and applying it to your everyday life.

Better Than a Bracelet Introduction: Scripture memorization is a powerful tool in our daily walk with our Lord. The reason it is such a compelling tool is because you can recall a passage that God has placed on your heart at a moment’s notice and use that passage to combat Satan’s attacks. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood - The Path To Greatness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2003

How to be great in the eyes of God.

Servanthood ¡V The Path to Greatness How to be great in the eyes of God Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: John C Miller in his book The Question Behind the Question tells the following story: It was a beautiful day in downtown Minneapolis when John Miller stopped into a Rock Bottom restaurant for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Mark

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003

We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Yard Sale

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on May 26, 2003

Certain things we need to get rid of but we just cant bring our selves to.

Open and read Matt. 13:44-46 Mk 10:21 What must I do to inherit ETERNAL life...Jesus said, not to: commit adultery, kill, steal, bear false witness, defraude not, honor thy father and mother. (20) Have observed my youth up. (21) Then Jesus beholding him loved him and said unto him, one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Garbage In Garbage Out

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Adventist

Una Buena Conciencia

Contributed by David Riddering on May 31, 2003

Como cristianos tenemos una conciencia purificada por la sangre de Jesus. Aprendamos a mantenerla limpia

Una buena conciencia Hechos 23: 1 Algunos tienden a trivializar lo que es ser cristiano. “Levanten las manos los que son cristianos, de izquierda a derecha, de derecha a izquierda.” “Si en verdad eres salvo dí Amén”. Hay diferentes pruebas de lo que es ser cristiano. La primera es la prueba de ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Holiness

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Promises To Jeremiah

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at how God promised Jeremiah to provide for his needs and to give him the words and protection he needed

God’s Promises to Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:11-19 Last week, we saw how God commissioned Jeremiah. Jeremiah was at first reluctant to go and preach. He understood that his message would be unpopular. He knew that other prophets had been killed before him. After God commissions Jeremiah as a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Much; But It's All I've Got

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 4, 2003

Shamgar was a nobody, who posessed the right amount of noble discontentment, and had the faith to make a difference

Before God ruled His people with powerful kings, he delivered them with great judges. Shamgar was the third of these judges. Let me give you some background about what is happening during this time. Israel had a habit of turning from God. And in this particular time there was a definite need of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Holiness