Sermons on Abounding In Faith:

8. Honoring God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 28, 2006

All Christians should refrain from any activity with their body that does not honor it as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

INTRO: John 8:31-32 (NIV) To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The messages in this series on Real Life Christianity have been a bit heavy. Paul deals with some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You The Real Deal?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 28, 2006

This is a sermon dealing with the test to see if you really are a Christian or not.

Am I the Real Deal? The other day I went to the bank and cashed a check for $ 100.00. I received 5 crisp new $ 20 dollar bills. Then I met my good friend Tony for lunch at Rally’s. When I went to pay for my food, the casher told me that my new $ 20 was a counterfeit. She took her special pen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: *other

The Great Pretender

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006

We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Attending To The Little Things

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 6, 2006

To make aware that the little things in life must be dealt with.

PP0148 DATE 2/05 BHBC ATTENDING TO THE LITTLE THINGS 1 Kings 11:14-17. 1Ki 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom. 15 For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Materials Of Construction – God Calls For Stewardship Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#3 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 3 Materials of Construction – God Calls for Stewardship By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:1-9, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006

The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tired Of Battling

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible?

I would like to begin today with a question. How many of you think that the more you try, the less territory you gain? In other words, how many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible? I ask these questions because many of us are confronted with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Appearances can be deceiving, let’s be very careful that we may not be deceiving ourselves.

I would like to begin today’s service with a joke. On a dark night, in a small town, the industrial chemical plant caught fire. Not too much time went by before the place exploded with great flames, and the firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. After watching the fireman fight what appeared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Protesting Or Practicing Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2007

We either practice praise or protest against it.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Pt. 1 July 15, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Praise is any vocal, audible and/or visible adoration of God. 1 Series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Affirm An Anointed's Advancement Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 16, 2007

Angles are a part of the Christian Theology, they due service for God and to man; yet they are inferior to Christ who is above all celestial beings.

HEBREWS 1:1-14 ANGELS AFFIRM AN ANOINTED’S ADVANCEMENT I. THE ANOINTED: Hebrews 1:1-3 A. Announces. B. Accomplishes. C. Administrates. II. THE ARGUMENT: Hebrews 1:4, 5 A. Advantageous. B. Achievement. C. Analogy. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Leave The Bait Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Sermon focuses on why we do not fear God enough to be obedient.

The Fear of The Lord Introduction Last week my message focused on why we should be doing our jobs because God is not coming down from heaven to do it for us. In last week’s message I also mentioned “WWJD” and how although we may consider what Jesus would do, we oftentimes do not follow suit. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday: The Big Show

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 20, 2007

What should church and worship be? What should be our attitude as we enter the sanctuary? Spirit and Truth

“SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW” JOHN 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION… Video “Sports Sunday: The Big Show” from Bluefishtv.com I.. SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW There are so many things that a worship service is not. The comedic video that you just watched showed the Organized Church Rivalry Association… which is of course ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Stand For The Cause Of Christ!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2007

We must take a stand for Jesus Christ while we can. How can we do it?

Take a Stand for the Cause of Christ! Acts 16:35-17:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 8, 2007 *Age is relative -- Or it seems to be anyway. These past two days I went with Ron to visit some of our homebound members. Yesterday I got called a young man! -- And as we were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 22, 2007

Discusses the benefits of sowing seeds

Sowing Introduction Last week we took up a seed offering for our guest speaker. When I told the guests who came to hear him that they did not have to give in the regular offerings, they looked at me as if I was crazy. Most people plan to give once when they come to Church and I wanted that to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational