Sermons on Abiding:

How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

There are many preachers today who mishandle God’s Holy Writ--some use it to make money and teach false doctrine, some use it to beat people over the head, some use it to justify wicked habits and styles of living; look into II Timothy 2 and find out how God wants His servants to use His word!

HOW WE SHOULD HANDLE GOD’S WORD II TIMOTHY 2:9-26 Introduction: Read II Peter 3:15-16. Many preachers and teachers are just what these verses describe—unstable—and many times as they get up to preach or teach, they actually wrest the Scriptures. We must learn how to respond to God’s word and how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Painful Parting

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

He Just Wants To Be Your Friend

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

What a friend we have in Jesus

HE JUST WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND John 15:9-16 Intro: In the context of our reading we find Jesus in his last teachings just before his death. Jesus speaking to his disciples is trying to relay the message to them that he is the “True Vine” and they are the branches. He is instructing them to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2003

A sermon on the three "I Shall Not Be Moved"s from Psalms. (Adapted from Alexander MacLaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Prayer Devotion for 11/5/2003 Shaken - Sing chorus of I Shall Not Be Moved - Kevin Lehman at the convention talked about how a woman has several versions of the word “Honey.” - Said in different ways. - Now if someone else was to say this to me like a waitress it would mean something different. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:6, Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Character

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Clear Vision For 2010

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 16, 2010

As we enter into the into this New Year we need a clear vision and understanding of God’s Word in order to live a victorious Christian life. Although the KJV is a popular translation of this verse: the NKJV and other translation are more true to the origi

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. As we enter into the into this new year we need a clear vision and understanding of God’s Word in order to live a victorious Christian life. Although the KJV is a popular translation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

If I Will Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 22, 2011

He searched the secrets of his heart. with that threefold question.

"IF I WILL" John 21:15-22 After they had dined, the Lord showed Himself in another way to Peter, when He searched the secrets of his heart with that threefold question, "Lovest thou Me?" This was Peter's final examination for the Gospel ministry. It had to do with the heart more than the head. It ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Sure That, Your Sure!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 4, 2010

Are you sure that your saved?

Are You Sure That, Your Sure! Matthew 7:6-23 Verse 6-Dogs and Swine Psalm 22:16-For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Peace Of God?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 10, 2012

The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as the Lord will never leave us. The peace God gives us is not of this world, it is a heavenly peace.

WHAT IS THE PEACE OF GOD? John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

How To Have A Life-Changing Experience At Church Today

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

The book of James gives us a process, a picture, and a promise about how we can have a life-changing experience at church today.

HOW TO HAVE A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE AT CHURCH TODAY Text: James 1:21 – 25 Introduction: · What would it take for you to have a life-changing experience at church today? o Inherit $1,000,000 o Cure for chronic illness o Find out you are expecting · Every time you come to church you ought to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example! Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be an example of those who believe, providing some keys areas for us to consider in our lives today.

Be an Example! 02/20/05 PM Text: I Timothy 4:12 Introduction As we discussed in class this morning, the followers of Jesus are called upon to minister the gospel, the good news, to the world today. In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Feasting - Start Fasting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2013

Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie!

Aren’t you satisfied yet? Joel 2:12 " Now, therefore," says the LORD, " Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie! Chefs have come to lime-light ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Special Treasure Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 22, 2013

When the KING walks in, all the other ‘dust’ has to just fly away! I am talking about Jesus Christ of Nazareth who just swept me off the floor to be His precious treasure! Amen.

His special treasure! Exodus 19:5”Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.” It was around midnight, my last day in my apartment, that I had adored, bought with lot of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist