Sermons on Abstaining From Evil:

God's Let-Us Garden

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005

a garden for spiritual growth

Intro: years ago an older saint told me that if you will go to Hebrews that you will find that God wants all of us to plant a let-us garden. In this garden are the secrets to a victorious life in Christ. Tonight, let’s dig into Hebrews and study God’s let-us garden. God’s Let-Us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does A Child Of God Look Like?

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon addresses the many personal bias’ found in the church.

What Does A Child of God Look Like 1 John 3:1-7 September 25, 2005 I. Introduction A. The writings of John are many peoples favorites B. Each of John’s writings deals primarily with God’s love and the life of Jesus 1. The Gospel of John chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus 2. The Epistles ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Signing On The Dotted Line Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

God’s commitment to us in the cross of Christ enables us to live committed lives to him on an everyday basis

Joshua 24:14-26 “Signing On The Dotted Line” INTRODUCTION In 1876 France wanted to honor the United States and the 100th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War and birth of the nation. The gift that was decided upon was the Statue of Liberty. Originally it was meant to symbolize the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006

The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2006

This sermon uses Herod as an example of how even in today’s world people give in to the pressure of the world instead of being careful to live as Christ commands.

Mark 6: 14 – 29 – Be Careful Intro: My grandmother was fond of saying, “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” --- I used to think she was quite a philosopher until in college I read William Shakespeare and discovered she wasn’t a philosopher. She was just quoting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Follow Him"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006

We have made discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. This sermon should challenge each hearer to follow Jesus and let Him make them into what He wants them to be.

We live in a world of the “self-made” and the “self-proclaimed”. We ring this mind set into our Christianity. We make discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. In our efforts to believe, belong and become we spend for to much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The One Thing In Life That Can Keep Me Going?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 20, 2006

Hope is the lever on the fulcrum of Christ that lifts the weight of the soul

Rom 8:24 (Ill.) A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an hour they had all drowned. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 14, 2006

We all desire to please God, for the most part, but how we go about it makes all the difference

Luke 10: 25-37 If Jesus were to come to you and tell you that this is the one thing that you need to do, in order to please God, would you not do it immediately? But will you be aware enough to be able to do it? Most people in the world want to be good, want to do good, in order to please God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Until I See

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006

Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Things To Remember, When You're In The Cave

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

If were going to reign on the throne...SPEND SOME TIME IN THE CAVE

Psalm 57: ( read title) 1-11 God anointed David when he was young to be king He was always fearless He defeated Goliath The nation began to sing songs about him Saul (king) set out to kill David Here David is hiding in a cave He doesn’t belong there The nation likes him more than Saul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacons: Servant Leaders

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

A call to deaconship is a call to serve. Deacons are called to minister to the body of Christ and not act as a ruling body.

DEACONS: SERVANT LEADERS ACTS 6:1-7, 1 TIM 3:8-12 When Jesus came to earth He turned conventional theological understanding and religious hierarchy upside down. Before Jesus came places of position, power, and influence were sought after in the religious. As a matter of fact, those in places ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Deeper

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him.

Going Deeper Opening Question: How much of God are you experiencing? Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him. These differing depths are our choice, not God’s. We decide how far we are willing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Perfect Example

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

The life of Paul shows us a perfect example of Grace, Repentance and Christianity.

A Perfect Example September 19, 2003 1. A Perfect Example of Grace Grace: undeserved favor Illustration: Painting of the Last Supper Romans 5:6-8 “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eternal Counselor Series

Contributed by Craig Hartzog on Feb 7, 2008

Jesus is introducing the Holy Spirit to his disciples and describes Him as the: "Spirit of Truth";Comforter; and Eternal Counselor.

John 14:13-31 THE ETERNAL COUNSELOR 2-3-08 I. The Holy Spirit Coming into the world. A. Jesus revealed that the Holy Spirit was coming into the world when He leaves. 1. Jesus introduced the disciples to the Paraclete. 2. The Paraclete is the Holy Spirit, the One ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

As A Man Thinks...

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE!

As A Man Thinks in his Heart… Proverbs 23:7 Intro.: A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE! Let’s dive into the heart of things: what do we really believe about God in secret? We are lulled into a false sense of security because we have read the Bible or can quote a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Charismatic