Sermons on Abstaining From Evil:

"Why John Did Outrun Peter"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005

When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Out Quickly!!!!!!

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 29, 2004

PEOPLE ARE LOST AND GOING TO HELL LET"S GO OUT QUICKLY AND INVITE THEM TO JESUS.

LUKE 14:21 TEXT. SO THAT SERVANT CAME ,AND SHEWED HIS LORD THESE THINGS.THEN THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE BEING ANGRY SAID TO HIS SERVANTS ,(GO OUT QUICKLY)INTO THE STREETS AND THE LANES OF THE CITY,AND BRING IN HITHER THE POOR,AND THE MAIMED AND THE HALT AND THE BLIND. INTRO.IN JESUS PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005

BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

INTRODUCTION: EVERY NOW AND THEN, FOR REASONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ALL OF US HAVE A NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT. JUST BECAUSE WE DO NOT SEE EYE TO EYE ON SOME THINGS, OR WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE WITH THIS OR THAT; WE VENTURE OUT, LOOKING FOR GREENER PASTURES, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE GRASS IS NOT AS GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, In Our Town Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This is a series based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#1] JESUS, IN OUR TOWN Mark 11:1-11 Introduction: 2004 will be one of the most memorable years Hobbs has ever experienced. While campaigning for re-election, President George W. Bush became the 1st president to ever come to Hobbs. Some very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Agree Or Disagree - Part 3

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 25, 2003

Do you agree or disagree there is an important element missing in our society?

Do You Agree Or Disagree - Part 3 Hosea 4:1-6 Do you agree or disagree there is an important element missing in our society? We are not coping with all the stress of the age. Our brain and body is breaking down under the stress. In our overcrowdwd world there is a sense of loneliness engulfing us. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Little Good News Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

God fulfills his promises so we need to respond in obedience and praise.

Genesis 21:1-7 June 29, 2003 I rolled out this morning...kids had the morning news show on Bryant Gumbel was talking about the fighting in Lebanon Some senator was squawking about the bad economy It’s gonna get worse you see we need a change in policy There’s a local paper rolled up in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Because You Say So

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward.

Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward. Intro.: 1. Has your faith ever gone flat? (cf. 2 liter pop). a. Country & Western song--"My head hurts, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus!" b. It would be nice if faith were like an escalator; in reality it is more like a roller ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 2)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom.

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom. Intro.: 1. Tonight we want to return to a text we looked at this AM--Exodus 19. a. God is at Sinai ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." c. Did God get what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Jude: The Miniseries

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: By identifying those devoid of the Spirit their influence can be minimized.

Thesis: By identifying those devoid of the Spirit their influence can be minimized. Intro.: 1. The book of JUDE is one of the most neglected books of NT. a. Only 25 verses long. b. Cites non-canonical Jewish writings (AOM, Enoch). c. Scathing denunciation of false teachers. 2. Tonight we want ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Reasons Why Some People Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive.

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive." * Some fail to ask God specifically for what they need * Some hold secret sins in their hearts * Some fail to walk in the Spirit * Some fail to meet the conditions to answers to prayer * Some fail to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Keys To Quality Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Mutual Goals – Discuss how you can synergistically work together toward a mutually agreed upon goal.

1. Mutual Goals – Discuss how you can synergistically work together toward a mutually agreed upon goal. Cooperate through prayer, discussions and ministries that will contribute toward the accomplishment of enlarging the church in qualitative and quantitative measures. Paul writes, "My purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Characteristics Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete.

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete. 41. Be Hopeful without being overly optimistic or forgetting God's future game plan. 42. Be Hospitable without being ingratiating, cliquish or using it as a tool for social climbing. 43. Be Humble without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Missing The Point?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons.

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, "The gods have become like men and have come down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God's Judgment Is Perfect

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered why we should leave all final judgments to God? We live at a time when many are quick to weigh in with their judgment of people, politics or the hottest topic on talk radio.

1. Have you ever wondered why we should leave all final judgments to God? We live at a time when many are quick to weigh in with their judgment of people, politics or the hottest topic on talk radio. Paul wanted to clear up several misperceptions about judging by explaining the nature of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is A Wonder

Contributed by Carl Preston on Oct 18, 2000

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He was called to prophesy in the year that King Uzziah died. Isaiah declared in the 6th Chapter of Isaiah that he was a man of unclean lips and God sent Cherbins and touched his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6