Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011

The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrine Matters

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2011

God has given us the Bible at we might know the truth. If we want to please God then we must discover what the Bible says we must believe and practice and then obey.

A. Doctrine, and sermons about doctrine, have fallen on hard times over the past couple of decades. 1. This cartoon conveys how many people feel about doctrine and dogma. 2. Several years ago, I happened to be talking with some folks in the community and they asked me what I was preaching about on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Pattern Of Serving All Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that we must forsake our rights and serve others for the sake of the gospel.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 24 If we study scripture we know of two institutions that God has given two the family. One we see from the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Church Of God

A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012

A believer's consecration to God & his transformed lifestyle is demonstrated in his exercising his spiritual gifts in & for the body of Christ. The basic idea is that every believer is a living part of the body of Christ & each member has a spiritual fun

ROMANS 12:3-6 A HEALTHY BODY After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an ENGLISH CATHEDRAL that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012

A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

“Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pt. 3 The Spiritual Soundness Fo Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & Nicodemus).One is remembered & the other is not. Why? Mary blessed a living Jesus, Nicodemus a dead Jesus.I t’s better to give a rose

The Scriptural Soundness of Blessing October 21, 2012 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A The time to bless someone is now. 1 Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Real Revival Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 3, 2013

Real revival brings change on individual and community levels. It often brings miracles as well, but the key is that people change what they’re doing and become more obedient to God. There were several revivals in the Old Testament before Jesus too, and t

In September 1857, a man of prayer, Jeremiah Lanphier, started a businessmen’s prayer meeting in the upper room of the Dutch Reformed Church Building in Manhattan. In response to his advertisement, only six people out of a population of a million showed up. But the following week there were ...read more

The Misunderstood God: Love Never Fails Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 4, 2013

Being a people who love with Jesus’ love is the God’s highest ideal for His people.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: LOVE NEVER FAILS** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 Big Idea: Being a people who love with Jesus’ love is the God’s highest ideal. Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 13 to you this morning. Paul is saying there is nothing more important in the whole world for God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Ministering To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

When they ministered to the Lord and fasted the Lord spake

Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit is the answer to three of the greatest needs of our day: conviction of sin leading to repentance, glorifying Christ is the universal Savior, and producing the fruit of the Spirit.

. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit. I believe that all of us here today have two great spiritual needs. The first is the need for forgiveness, to be right with God. The need for pardon and peace within. Secondly, there is a need for strengths of character, the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Response To Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

So, Zacchaeus was named bright, clean or pure. Unfortunately he grew up to be the complete opposite. One of the first things we learn of Zacchaues from Luke 19 is that he is the chief tax collector in the region. He’s not just a tax collector like Matt

The Hebrew name Zacchaeus is taken from a Hebrew word Zakak which means to be bright, clean or pure. I can imagine that when Zaccheaus was a wee little baby his mom and dad had bright hopes for him. Names had significant meaning for the ancient Jew. Mary named her son Jesus the Greek version of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Duty Calls

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012

"When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Privileged Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2012

Since God has shown us such great love in dying for us & saving us, we should respond with love for Him. As we do, our Father transforms us into the children He would have us be. Are you the Christian God would have you be?

1 JOHN 3: 1-3 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] GOD'S PRIVILEGED CHILDREN [Romans 8:14-18] One of the great blessings about being a pastor is the opportunity to rejoice with the parents when a NEW BABY IS BORN. I enjoy visiting the mother and her baby on the day of birth. What a joy it is to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist