Sermons on Abstaining From Evil:

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 8

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 8

With His statement "Blessed are the peacemakers" the Lord surely must have shocked those around Him. How could the Jews ever hope to overthrow the Roman government and restore themselves to a place of prominence if they were going to be a bunch of "peacemakers?" The Romans were not going to just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Equals

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We are all made equal by the power of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of Equals Matthew 20.1-16 August 17, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. New Series of Sermons: Stories from Heaven - Study of the Parables, II. Quote: God created all men but Samuel Colt made them equal III. World Measures: wealth, occupation, position, power or other such stuff IV. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Box

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 2, 2001

Not holding back in prayer or worship

BREAK THE BOX Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Back!

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 24, 2001

A deductive exposition presenting the reasons for developing a lifestyle of repentance.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Repentant Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop a lifestyle of repentance. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to a life on constantly turning to God. Pattern: A deductive exposition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship: The Involvement Body, Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Don Walker on Feb 26, 2001

We can worship in body, mind and spirit.

Worship: The involvement of Body, Mind and Spirit Various Scriptures Pastor Don Walker Twentieth Street Baptist Church Body -- Mind -- Spirit This is a practical expression of how we are made. Each is important and vital to the whole. Not all three are always working together -- Why? Often ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6, Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Forward As God's People

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001

What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You've Said Jesus You've Said It All!

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 17, 2001

An Evagelistic, Faith building message on the name of Jesus and His power.

Is 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Mt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

what if we get to Heaven and find out God let everyone in?

Better Late than Never 1. What if we got to heaven & found out God let everyone in? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Republicans, Democrats, doctors, dope pushers, lawyers, merchants, murderers. Everyone! I think I would go WAIT A MINUTE! 2. What about our faith? Our belief in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - My Friend

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001

Jesus calls me His friend - who me?

I first met Ken when I was three and he was three and a half, when our Mothers started us at Sunday School on exactly the same day. Later, when we were eight, we joined the Church Choir together, and then, when our voices broke at about the same time, we went into the Mens` section, singing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Moral Issues: Fornication Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Fornication is not just a sin against another person, it is also a sin against ourselves.

INTRO: To most people, the word “fornication” means very little. They never hear the word used unless spoken by a preacher, or they stumble across it in the Bible. Therefore, preaching about fornication sometimes does little good because people think we are talking about some other kind of deviant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Godly Home(S)

Contributed by Mark Stegall on May 31, 2001

BUILDING A GODLY HOME USING GODLY PRINCIPLES

EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE,THEY LABOR IN VAIN THAT BUILD IT.EXCEPT THE LORD KEEP THE CITY,THE WATCHMAN WAKETH BUT IN VAIN. AS WE STUDY THIS PASSAGE WE WILL KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE 3 BASIC APPLICATIONS. 1.EARTHLY HOMES 2.CHURCH HOME 3.HEAVENLY HOME AS WE CONSIDER THESE APPLICATIONS I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Motivates Change

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

What motivates change in your life?

The news reporting business knows that a good headline written or spoken will capture the attention of people and lead them to read or hear what is being reported. News Headlines: · What Is Missing In Heaven? (Pulpit Helps, June 2001) · Medical Marijuana Ruled Illegal. (Springfield ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons To Learn And Relearn

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

You are never too old to learn!

We’re never too old to learn lessons. In our spiritual walk with the Lord it is always good to learn new lessons or to relearn ones that we may have forgotten. 1. Lesson of Report: "I should be Accountable Daily to God" Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Baptist