Sermons on A Lost Sheep:

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have Works Or Relationships.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This is an expository sermon on Philippians 3:1-11 and deals with the need for a relationship to Christ, rather than trusting our good works.

"Do You Have Works Or Relationship" 11:00 3/14/93 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Luke 12:13-21 .ls2 In our New Testament reading, we met a man who was greatly blessed in terms of the material things. His work produced so much wealth, he did not know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Righteous Heart Ache

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 10, 2001

Just how much do you hunger and thirst for the Lord? Birth a new desire for the House of God and His Presence!

Stand & Read – Psalm 84:1-12 “How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! [2] My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. [3] The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

What Worship Is Series

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 10, 2001

Have you ever wondered what true worship is? Well this is a series that describes the heart a depth of worship.

Understanding, Preparing For, And Practicing What is Worship? Worship- reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God. When we try to worship for the sake of certain benefits that may be received, the act ceases to be worship; for then it attempts to use God as a means to something else. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To Freedom

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 17, 2001

Even if you are in Prisoned or a prisoner of your body due to disability..you cna be free!

Do you want freedom from the prison you are in? Whether it is a structural, physical or emotional prison that you find yourself in. There are three keys to freedom. Before I reveal the Keys to your permanent freedom, we will look at the sources of your prison - albeit of the structural, physical or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28, Romans 1:5-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will God Excuse Mankind?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The heathen have clearly seen God; they have clearly rejected God; and they have clearly become rebrobate.

WILL GOD EXCUSE MANKIND? Romans 1:18-32 Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news, which will shortly follow, is that God has provided an atonement for our sins. The bad news, which he explores first, is that all men need atonement for their sins. Before you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Guilt Of The Hypocrite

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The hypocrite is guilty and will be judged.

"Therefore thou art inexcusable [without defense], O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things" (2:1). In chapter one Paul painted a picture of the deplorable condition of the heathen. The apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001

A sermon that seeks to find exactly who is the head of our life.

Introduction: Their was a tv show starring Tony Danza in which he played a housekeeper. The show was focused around the fact that it was hard to tell exactly who ran the household. Was it the lady who hired Tony? Was it Tony? or was it the mother of the lady who hired Tony? It was very hard to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Breaking our addiction to Sin.

Who is God that man should worship Him? In order for us to gain a complete understanding of who God is, we must see Him as the Word of God describes Him. The book of Genesis begins with a description of God. It says in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This opening sentence let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

How Meeting God Is Possible Without Going To Tibet

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

Making sense of this text in light of today’s spirituality.

HOW MEETING GOD IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT GOING TO TIBET by Andrew Chan, PBC August 22, 2001. Ex. 25:1-9 (NLT) The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel that everyone who wants to may bring me an offering. 3 Here is a list of items you may accept on my behalf: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The World's Greatest Backslider

Contributed by Charles Clary on Oct 23, 2001

The sermon chronicles Ephraim’s (Israel) downward spiral and sets forth the love of God which reaches out to him.

Many here today have heard of the Darwin Awards. They are given to individuals who self-destruct in the most remarkable way. Floyd Brown, age 42, wearing a ski-mask attempted to rob a Holiday Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. The problem was that there were 40 policemen who were in the lobby of the motel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defining Moments

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Oct 27, 2001

Nothing quite defines our lives as the day of our salvation.

Joshua 24:14-15 Text: Defining Moments We all know today that life is more than a moment. Life is made up of many experiences. Your life is a myriad of ups and downs, victories and defeats, good times and bad. But there are those snapshots that forever capture and imprint upon our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Pray?

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

Why do people murder others? This sermon outlines what brings young people to kill others.

Will You Pray? by Gary MacDonald Introduction Many people from parents to the so-called experts have tried to understand what motivated the two young boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson to go on to plan to kidnap a young baby, then fail but later on that fateful day, spot another young baby ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Kind Of People God Cannot Save

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001

Describes how pride can cause one to lose sight of salvation

SEVEN KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GOD CANNOT SAVE LUKE 18:9-12 It is the will of God that all men become saved. 2 Pet 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist