Sermons on A Secure Footing:

Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family!! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 22, 2003

God’s word has clear teaching on assurance. You can not just sing words, but you can sin from your heart: "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God."

How You Can Be Sure of Your Salvation I John 5:13 2 Timothy 1:7-12 Christians of all ages need the assurance of salvation. Carollyn’s step-father was an outstanding Christian gentleman. He was a retired School Superintendent in Michigan. He moved to Florida and married Carollyn’s mother after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Logic & Illogic Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2004

When it comes to understanding God, logic is important - but when we use human standards of logic we can miss God completely. Find out what illogical ideas people have about God. This study also explains ways to tell why you believe what you believe.

Find more Bible studies and audio at www.LivingWatersWeb.com Introduction Logic is a great thing. No, I’m not Vulcan, but I like to think logically when I can. In fact, God supports logic when He says: “Come now let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What God Uses To Build His House Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 29, 2003

Well we certainly have seen a lot of building in and around Bristol Bay in the past few years. This building process requires a certain amount of basic requirements to ensure a sound structure. First you need land. You need to have a place to put t

What God Uses to Build His House Builds Spiritually Builds through Fellowship Builds on HIS Word DBF Sunday Sermon, 3/30/03 Exodus 31 Well we certainly have seen a lot of building in and around Bristol Bay in the past few years. This building process requires a certain amount of basic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Failure Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritual Fruits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2003

Do you observe that you tend to get better or worse(bitter, angry and anxious) when difficulties come in to your life? Is your life more characterized by triumphs or turmoil and tension? Irritations have a way of bringing a sense of frustration that leads

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritually Fruitful Traits (Gal. 5:16-23) Too many people allow themselves to fall into self-destructive practices out of ignorance, neglect or spiritual indiscipline. Some people need to know when to admit mistakes. Take for example what not to put in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Communication Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 6, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for communication with God in spiritual warfare.

Winning Communication Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38, Luke 22:46, Matthew 26:36-45, James 5:16 April 25, 2004 I. For the last few weeks I have been talking about the armor of God. A. We have seen where God’s Word says that we are in a battle. 1. There is spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

If there is one subject that believers need to hear about than any other it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

WHO’S THE BOSS Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. If there is one subject that Christians need to hear about more than any other, it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 2. ILL: Who’s the Boss? Last Christmas my wife and I went home to the Philadelphia – South Jersey area where I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Before I Die

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002

Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: *other

Our First And Foremost Message: Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007

*Jesus Christ is the Son of God! -He is unparalleled, incomparable and without equal. -Jesus stands alone!

Our First and Foremost Message: Jesus! Acts 2:21-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2006 21. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ 22. "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoring

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2007

Sermon preached at a pastor’s & missionaries meeting.

2 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastoring Central Texas Mission Council Meeting May 19, 2007 Introduction Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5, What a charge! The words the aged Apostle Paul penned to Pastor Timothy have been inspiring men for hundreds of years. The force and power with which he gave that charge hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Was The Kings Cupbearer

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God can turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary

I Was the Kings CupBearer Neh 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Home Boundaries: The Leading Parent

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Feb 17, 2007

God’s holiness and love provides an excellent framework for parenting in healthy ways in families. Neglect one to your peril.

Most of you remember rather well how you were disciplined, or how you weren’t. That will often shape the kind of parent you become. When you get there, it can be really frustrating. As a parent you’re wondering, "Why won’t they listen to me. They’re disrespectful and I can’t get them to do the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite