Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Please Show Your Love... Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

Part 3 in a series through 1 John

Please Show Your Love… Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Introduction I remember growing up watching “Varity” shows. Variety shows were the entertainment of the time. Shows like Ed Sullivan, Redd Skelton, Flipp Wilson Sonny and Cher and many others. Variety shows had a wide range of performers, entertainers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on a new beginning.

Can you believe it? Having just celebrated Christmas Day, we look to the end of our past year and the beginning of a new year. This morning , as we reflect upon this new year, I would to share with you once again a message entitled A New Year. It is my hope that this year’s resolutions will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2005

We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I know in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Holiness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Nov 6, 2005

We are part of God’s family, we have the resources to grow in the family likeness of holiness

The importance of holiness It is always wonderful when a baby is born. It’s great when the proud parents bring their baby out on its first adventure into this wide world. And you know without a shadow of doubt that one of the first comments that will be made about the child is ’oh she’s the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Part 6 Growing Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 1, 2005

Part 6 - Growing Faith, we will examine how we can grow our faith.

FAITH PART 6 – Growing Faith First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields – 11-27-2005 www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • The Teen Youth will be having a special offering at the end of the service today to help raise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-10

Denomination: Bible Church

8. Handling Conflict With Christians Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 16, 2006

All Christians should be willing to be wronged rather than engage in public litigation to protect their rights when in conflict with other Christians.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer will be instructed on how to respond when in conflict with other believers. The hearer will be motivated to choose the way of meekness in order to bring glory to the name of Christ. INTRO: My friend Jeff Hartwell is a chiropractor in Oregon. He and his wife are also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ungodly Soul Ties

Contributed by Gary Tillotson on Mar 22, 2006

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness By Gary Tillotson When we look at the subject of ungodly soul ties we have to remind ourselves of a few pointers that are important. 1. Not all soul ties are ungodly; God created us as a relational being, and intended us to relate to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2006

Whose eyes do you look through?

It is very difficult to be a policeman for many reasons but it is really rough at the scene of a crime or an accident when he has to interview witnesses. Sometimes the testimonies are so divergent and contradictory that you would wonder if some of the people were actually there when the event ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006

Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To Victorious Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006

If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Once Again The Cosmic Christ

Contributed by Craig Dumont on May 3, 2006

Reorienting our vision of Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Lord and King of the universe. Christ is completely victorious and our view of Christ determines our actions and faith here on earth.

Once Again The Cosmic Christ By Craig R. Dumont, Sr. Psalm 99:1-5 & Psalm 110 Historian Will Durant wrote perhaps the most popular multi-volume series on the history of civilization. Volume three is titled Caesar and Christ and he starts with a most remarkable admission for a non-Christian ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Stay Free Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 19, 2006

The menace of isms and how to stay free from them.

TITLE: Stay Free TEXT: Colossians 2:8-10 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through empty and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tabernacle -Altar Of Incense(Prayer) Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is 4th message in the Tabernacle series. Altar of incense- There is no alternative for prayer. Pray always,

I. The Altar of Incense: The Symbol of the Prayers and Communion of God’s People Ascending to God, 30:1-10 (Ex.30:1-10) God answers prayer. When we face severe problems, trouble, or crises, God answers prayer. When we face terrible trial or temptation, God answers prayer. When we face sickness, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God