Sermons on A New Anointing:

Truth Detectors 1.1: Why You Need To Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 20, 2004

This is the opening message in a series that focuses on knowing and understanding the truths of basic Christian doctrine. It lays a biblical foundation for seeking God’s truth. Future messages will deal with specific doctrines. (04-18-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 1 “Why You Need to Know the Truth” Ephesians 4:11-16 Opening Illustration There was once a certain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Priestly People - For Real Or For Show? Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2004

As a Royal Priesthood, God demands that we walk in integrity.

April 25, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Malachi 2:1-7 Subject: Corrupt Priesthood Title: Priestly People – For Real or For Show? Today we are going to continue in our series as we go through Malachi. If you remember from last week we saw that Malachi had a burden for God’s people. God loves His ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Know You Are Walking In God's Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

3 THINGS WHICH MUST BE PRESENT IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE SO THEY MAY KNOW GOD’S WILL. This had a big impact on our people!

“How to Know You Are Walking in God’s Will” Psalm 37:1-5, 23 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Nothing is more important in a believer’s life than finding and doing the will of God [not just for preachers, but also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

The apprentice - part 2 April 25, 2004 AM Last week we began a new series on being an apprentice -- learning the ways of God to become a success in our life. Last weeks secret was : The buck stops here -- No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is The Door For His Sheep

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2004

EASTER 4(A) - Jesus is the door for his sheep. Jesus’ sheep listen to his voice and Jesus’ sheep follow his footsteps.

JESUS IS THE DOOR FOR HIS SHEEP John 10:1-10 - May 2, 2004 – EASTER 4 JOHN 10:1-10 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary, What A Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2004

A Mother’s Day message looking at Mary the Mother of Jesus.

Max Lucado has twenty-five questions that he wants to ask Mary the mother of Jesus, here are a few of my favourites. What was it like watching him pray? When he saw a rainbow did he ever mention a flood? Did you ever feel awkward teaching him how he created the world? When he saw a lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

#1. Honoring God's Authority Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2004

Part One of Seven..How to build a Kingdom Family

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------------------- May 9, 2004 (Mother’s Day) --------------------------- 1Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2004

Jesus gives us a good reason to listen to His Word.

May 16, 2004 John 14:23-29 If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. . . You heard me say, “I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004

Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Exist ? How Can We Know ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

On the existence of God

Answering Those Who Ask Part 2 Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 What We Believe About God And Why ! Genesis 1:1, Psa 14:1 Joke: A couple had two little boys, ages seven and nine, who were excessively mischevious. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship, Fellowship And Followship

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Three things that the church needs in order to grow.

INTRO.- ILL.- A cartoon once showed a little boy sitting beside his father and mother at church. The little boy said to his father: “Mom wants to cook the dinner, you want to play golf, I want to play football. Why are we here?” Why do people come to church? Hopefully, they come because they do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Become The Father

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004

Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

He Hideth My Soul! Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004

Depicts the joy of worship.

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #7 By Ivan G. Casteel HE HIDETH MY SOUL! Psalm 27:5; 1 Cor. 10:4 Ps 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 1Co 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 31, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS VERSE, THE CAUSE OF SALVATION, THE COST OF SALVATION, THE CONDITION OF SALVATION, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF SALVAITON.

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN JOHN 3:16 The greatest sentence ever written is not found in some magazine, or in some book in a library, but is found in God’s Word, The Holy Bible. When Sir Walter Scott was dying, he told his son-in law to bring him the Book. What book he replied. Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist