Sermons on Adding:

"I Believe In The Holy Spirit Of God" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 14, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series entitled "I Believe" . Other messages will follow.

"I Believe" Series Message: "I Believe in the Holy Spirit of God" Text-John 16:7-14 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's It Going To Be

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2002

This is an evangelistic sermon that identifies the most important decision in life.

Sunday Evening March 10, 2002 Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Hobbs NM WHAT’S IT GOING TO BE? Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: 1. Life is full of decisions. Each day we make decisions, some important and others not so important. 2. At times we allow all of the little decisions to “stack up” and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon - Easter

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Our Easter hope is in Christ’s victory over death and the grave. At the time of death there is no room for an "Easter Bunny" Easter.

Irene Wakelin Funeral 28 March 2002 Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Vitamin E

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Your Knowing

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Panic Room

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

"Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Out Mountain!

Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 1, 2001

Faith can move mountains...

WATCH OUT MOUNTAIN! EVERYONE FROM THE DEEPEST PART OF YOUR HEART, THE MOST SOUND PART OF YOUR MIND, AND AS LOUD AS YOU CAN SHOUT, “I BELIEVE!” LADIES, PRETEND YOU ARE MAD AT YOUR HUSBAND BECAUSE HE FORGOT YOUR ANNIVERSARY, OR PRETEND YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED WITHOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting In Philistine Territory Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Samson’s parents could give advice to today’s parents about bringing up children in a hostile spiritual environment.

Parenting in Philistine Territory Text: Judges 13 Introduction In the past few years a new phrase has been added to our vocabulary-- "School Shootings." Drugs are readily available to kids even in grade schools throughout America and I’m sure right here too. Right here in Heidelberg your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserving Your Spiritual Heritage—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

The sons of Israel zealously protected/preserved their spiritual heritage. God’s people must preserve their spiritual heritage. 9 Challenges toward preserving our spiritual heritage. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

PRESERVING OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE—Part I—Joshua 22:10-34 A man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me." "Well, in plain ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Beloved

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2001

A description of the love of Jesus Christ

Beloved Song of Solomon 2:9 July 28, 1991 "A Raisin In the Sun" is a play about a black family on Chicago’s southside. The father dies and leaves a small legacy in the form of an insurance policy - several thousand dollars. The mother was going to use the money to fulfill a longtime dream ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Is The Substance Of All

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Feb 4, 2001

Faith is the key for all to be overcomers.

Faith the Substance of All Hebrews 10:39 & 11:1 Intro: Faith is the key for all believers in Christ Jesus. Because of placing our faith in Christ we have Hope, Hope for all eternity and Hope is all we need. Core: In Hebrews 10:39 & 11:1 we see these words, "But we are not of them who draw ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

A Prayer For Atonement Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

This passage of scripture deals with what should be done in ancient Israel when a person was slain and no one was brought to justice. The prayer God instructs for such a case is instructive for us today

Introduction: This PM’s study is one which our society needs to have a taste of. The truths we will examine in regard to prayer swirl around the murder of a person by person(s) unknown. Then, as now, murder was a serious offense against the person and the society where it took place. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution - Then & Now

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

Halloween: Problem Or Potential

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 20, 2002

Halloween is a major-moneymaking holiday that captures our lives this time of the year. Every store is filled with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is rooted deep into our culture. What should we do?

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Halloween: Problem or Potential? The culture in which we live challenges a Christian lifestyle daily. As Christians, we often face tough ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21, Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist