Sermons on Adjustment:

Now Let's Be Obedient

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

Do you believe that the Bible can help us with any circumstance that comes into our life. It is always good advice. But do we take seriously the advice from God?

This past month we asked the question if we even need the Bible. We also talked about listening to God instead of just hearing His word. Last week we talked about meditating on God's word and really taking it to heart. I am going to go back to the book of James today to talk about what we do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In Treasures Or Trinkets?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2002

We need to invest time and effort in other people.

2 Peter 1 :7 And to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. I am pondering and my mind ponders the goodness of God. Today, I took two older ladies for a ride, just to get them out of the house for a few hours. We were so far in the country, there was no bridge to cross the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Values Of Our Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

The Beattitudes show the values that God has for this life

God’s True Values Matthew 5.3-12 November 2, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The concept of Core Values: Business terms, things that drive the business to success, the focus on what makes the business successful, the purpose of why they exist, many speak of service or quality, values provide ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Church Of God

All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

A brief overvied of "All Saints" and the omission by modern Churches.

All Saints Sunday Thomas F. Bracewell OSL It would be most interesting if we started this sermon/lesson by perhaps asking those who know anything at all about "all Saints Day" to raise their hands. . .of course I am not going to do that because there are possibly only a handful of us who are even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-18

Denomination: *other

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Discern Between Essential And Non-Essential actions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm. David wrote, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10) Listen to the Spirit’s voice in helping you determine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by M Spurgeon on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits.

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits. he felt that heaven had terribly mistreated the person who was tryhing to do the right thing. The "bad guy" seemed to be winning. have you felt the same thing? My freind, you cannot afford to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Techniques Of Christ's Communication Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it.

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it. Jesus Christ was a Master at communicating truth to a wide variety of audiences. Not only did Jesus communicate truth with love, but He presented ideas that spawned the planting and growing of His church throughout the world. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Godly Distractions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural empowerment to cope with our suffering. Paul wrote, "Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in ha

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counseling Competencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling Competencies

Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Help Us In Our Time Of Need

Contributed by Donald Macon on Jun 6, 2002

The miracle greater than walking on water is that Jesus lifts us up during our time of need.

I’m sure some are asking “why did he select this passage for such a time as this?” and understandably so. If you think it’s true that Jesus walked on water, you’re right. If you think the miracle stops there, you’re wrong. Most people refer to this passage as where Jesus Walked on Water. And it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Attendance Necessary

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 25, 2001

If you have forsaken the assembly of Christians, we encourage you to take these steps.

Is Church Attendance Necessary? Considering the lax attitudes of many religious people today, it would be easy to conclude that church attendance is optional or perhaps only for those who are very religious and extremely dedicated to their faith. Membership rosters in most churches, compared to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Condition

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

A Heart Condition affects every part of your life, (Hows your Heart?)

“ HEART CONDITION” When you hear these words most of the time they speak to you of a weakness, of a disorder, of some kind of difficulty or abnormality of the the heart. It usually means that the individual with that condition has to make certain adjustments relating to their condition, *In other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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