Sermons on Abba Father:

How To Be A Bad Dad

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Lot is a good example of all that we must avoid if we are to be good fathers. Father’s day message.

Father’s Day June 15, 2003 How to be a bad dad. I have been told that it takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes. I agree. It is a good thing to learn from our mistakes. However, I think it takes even more wisdom to learn from the mistakes of others in order to avoid making the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-38, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Relationships - Dad

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2002

Just how important is Dad for "the home" anyway?

May 1991 I agree with the tailor who waited on the young couple who were picking out the wedding tuxedos. They had widely different ideas about color, style and prices. Naturally, they were in the store a long time. Finally the young lady said apologetically, that she was sorry they were taking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Living At The Cross

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 21, 2002

Christ’s example at the cross is our example for life.

Living At The Cross Colossians 2:13-14 I. God’s grace and mercy revealed A. Your condition 1. disobedient 2. dead 3. sinful 4. indicted 5. God’s enemy B. God’s provision 1. new life 2. unconditional forgiveness 3. clean ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalm Of A Sheep

Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002

Every Christian should gladly follow the Lord because of 3 benefits listed in Psalms 23.

The Psalm of a Sheep Psalms 23 Intro. Old Preacher @benefit dinner. Attending the dinner was a renowned actor who was always asked to grace the gathering with his eloquent words before the meal was consumed. This particular time he chose to quote the 23rd Psalm. As he stood with an arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

El Llamado De Dios

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Como Dios nos llama a su servicio

Intro: Cuando tome un viaje largo (México) yo mire un mapa pero aun así no sabia que me esperaba en el camino. - Las luces de un carro solo enseñan lo que esta un poco por delante. Lo demás es fe Hay diferente clases de llamados: ejemplo de cuando era niño y me llamaba mi familia. Unas veces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

"True Moral Behavior Is Really Gratitude-In-Action.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 6, 2002

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.”

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.” This psalm is cast in the mold of a lawsuit. Since the prophets also used the format of the lawsuit to accuse Israel and the Israelites of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Fostered By A Flood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 6, 2002

God is always faithful to His promises. The only hindrance to their fulfillment is our unbelief.

Faith Fostered By A Flood Text: Joshua 4: 9 Intro: Most of us are fully aware of the events that preceded Israel’s arrival and encampment at the bank of the Jordan River prior to their entry into the Promised Land. They had just completed a forty-year trek through the wilderness, which was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Longing For The Salvation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD I. (:1-3) THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD IS UNIVERSAL AND UNAVOIDABLE A. The Foolishness of Corruption 1. The Denial of the Fool -- "There is no God" 2. The Character of the Corrupt -- "They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Grace Teaches Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Jun 8, 2002

The age of Grace is it coming to an end? What must we learn before the next age arrives?

“Strengthen By Grace” #2 “What Grace Teaches” Hebrews13: 9, Titus 2: 11-13, Colossians 1: 6 Jesus brought us into a age of Grace so it is about time to learn what the Word of God reveals about this age of grace and how Grace can transform our lives. Could it be? God will close this age when the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2002

The role of a Christian father as viewed in the life of Job

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around? Job 1:1-12 1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An Expository Message on Why Christians Can Be Certain Of Future Glory And Heaven.

Romans Series # 41 June 05, 2002 Title: 6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven, Part 3 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #41 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, Romans 8:36-39, Romans 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational