Sermons on 7 Sons Of Sceva:

Smyrna: 2nd Church Of Revelation

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002

This is the martyred church. Jesus had no condemnation only encouragement for the suffering they would experience. Many still suffered in and for their faith. Christ is still with us.

THE 2ND CHURCH OF REVELATION: Smyrna 3-3-02 Revelation 2:8-11 The first letter was to Ephesus … representing Apostolic Church – the church from Pentecost until about 110 a.d. If you recalled … Jesus commended that church highly … but warned it about drifting away from its first love: · The love of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Ready For The Harvest

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2002

I talk about the reality of a great harvest of lost people coming to Christ--but it will take some effort on our part.

Getting Ready for the Harvest August 10, 2002 As we approach our two-year anniversary I couldn’t help but praise God for what he has been doing here at NCC. I looked back through our records and was reminded about how lives have been touched here. Did you know since September 2000 to now we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

"We Can't Help It!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning personal witnessing about how Christ impacts lives.

“We Can’t Help It!” Acts 4:1-22 (Sunday, April 22, 2001) Introduction Last week we looked the resurrection, and at the en d, I gave you three options for the truth presented. The first was to reject it. You can choose to reject what you know, but understand that if that is your choice, truth is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Complainers Never Win Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001

This passage shows us five things about complainers.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 11 “Complainers Never Win” Exodus 16:1-36 Dr. John R. Hamby A month has passed between the time Israel departed from Egypt to the time the nation reached the Wilderness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36, Exodus 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Idol Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

Do you know what the ultimate idol is? Paul gives us some insight into this. We might not like the answer!

The Ultimate Idol October 20, 2001 In life, we sometimes talk about what is ‘ultimate’ in many different fields. You might speak of the ultimate ice cream, or the ultimate chocolate. You might have a place, which is, for you, the ultimate restaurant, or have the ultimate dish that you enjoy. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Book Of Isaiah

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 30, 2001

An exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11

Islington Baptist Church October 27, 2001 Isaiah 40:1-11 Scriptures: Jeremiah 25:1-14, II Chronicles 36:15-23 Christ in the book of Isaiah Today you and I are going to be starting a new series entitled “Christ in the book of Isaiah”. In the book of Isaiah, Jesus/ the Messiah is alluded to or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

People Know You By Your Character Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Nov 4, 2001

When some people in the church at Corinth accused Paul, he built his defense on the Christlike character by which they knew him. The people who know us best know our character.

<b><center>Introduction & Background</b></center> In our studies in 1 Corinthians, we saw that Paul had been pretty tough on the Christians in Corinth about their need to correct a lot that was wrong in the church. This included theological error, selfishness, their relationships with God and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Led Ministry Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 6, 2001

An exposition of Isaiah 61:1-3

Islington Baptist Church November 4, 2001 Isaiah 61:1-3 Scripture readings: I Peter 1:3-12, Luke 4:16-30 Series: Jesus in the book of Isaiah Today’s title: The Spirit led ministry of Jesus Christ Last week we began a new series entitled “Jesus in the book of Isaiah”, and in doing so I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

Principles to remember when things go wrong.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Constantly Delivering Us From The Various "Imprisonments” Of Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.” Psalm 98 “1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Seems Silent

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Why does God sometimes choose not to answer prayer?

When God Seems Silent *We all go through times in life when God seems silent. *Those are the times in life when the heavens seem to be brass. *In times of God’s silence – We try to pray….but our prayers may seem only to rise to the ceiling and then fall back to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-23, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There A Cause?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2001

Sermon for Veteran’s Day 2001. Discusses the ideas of absolute truth and postmodernism

Sermon for 11/11/2001 Is there a Cause? 1 Samuel 17 Adapted from an outline by Tom Walker on The Preacher’s Corner Introduction: A. One of my favorite children’s stories is the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, John 18:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generous Giving

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Sermon on Christian stewardship

The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving p.1 Ever found yourself really inspired to do something after watching another person? Perhaps someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Witness

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001

This sermon is really a thanksgiving service that makes a connection between the giving of thanks and evangelism.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Witness Colossians 4:2-6 November 18, 2001 Intro: A. [No Soap] In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women often bring their laundry, boil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Or Not, Here I Come

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ