Sermons on Affect:

Being Christlike Now And Then

Contributed by Danny Beam on Oct 18, 2000

Central idea: Since you are going to be Christlike then, practice being Christlike now.

Central idea: Since you are going to be Christlike then, practice being Christlike now. Introduction: John is writing as a parent would to "dear children." Sometimes a parent will tell a child to do something. Seemingly instinctively the child will ask, "Why?" Then the parent will answer, ...read more

Missing God's Best Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2005

This sermon shares common mistakes that cause us to miss God’s best.

Achan was in the promised land but missed the blessings of the land because of the mistakes he made. He missed God’s best. What would cause us to miss God’s best? I. We miss God’s best when we are Disobedient. A. Achan was told to stay away from the banned substance. He disobeyed and paid ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Confident Kids

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A helpful message to Christian parents

"RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS" EPHESIANS 5:25-28, 6:4 I. STEPS IN BUILDING CONFIDENCE (EPH 5:25-29, 6:4) A. Understand the Biblical Principles (5:25-28) 1. Love is central (v. 25a; 1 Cor 13:13) 2. Love costs something (v. 25b) 3. Love accomplishes something (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28, Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did They Do That? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

Believers are different than unbelievers; we need to deal with our sins and not make excuses for our mistakes, sins, and omissions.

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves... For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature... And even as they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

God’s work for us in Christ can give us the tools to fight against despair that may set in from dealing with people, circumstance, or our own selves.

Our feelings make us go crazy! We need to compensate for things that can drive us nuts! Complex challenges can limit any of us Our views affect the ways we view life; safe with God or building lives without God. We must depend on God’s love for us. 1. God chooses to love us as He finds us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001

Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

4 Errors To Avoid Like The Pleaque Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005

A look at Spiritual growth according to Paul

I. Four errors to avoid like a plague A. Foolish questions 1. Foolish or stupid 2. Disputes 3. Why? a. time is too short, we have to redeem the time we have available b. such questions that are intended to cause error, miss lead B. Genealogies (speculation of origins and descendents ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Mark

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 7, 2006

The bullseye is God’s righteousness, we have all missed the mark and sinned. We have all been like David and let sin into our lives. This message addresses sin, it’s consequences and the need for repentance.

Sin 2 Samuel 12 1. We have all missed the mark. God’s bull’s eye is righteousness. Living right for God. From Adam on, all men except Jesus himself have missed the mark We should thank God when he sends people into our lives that help us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Paul's Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth through preaching

“THE POWER OF PAUL”S PREACHING” Text: Col.3:1-15 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Word of God is the only source for spiritual enlightment. Paul is preaching that the saints at Colosse might be established in the faith, and then that they might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Short Challenge: Setting Apart Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on how to practically set Christ apart as Lord in our daily lives.

Short Challenge - Setting Apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 - Set apart Christ as Lord, in your hearts. Our hearts encompass our desires, longings, affections - He wants to be the top desire. Ps.63:1,2 - David longed for God more than anything, knowing that His love was better than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“giving As A Expression Of The Heart” Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

19 ‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; 20but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Commands Of Christian Brotherhood

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 4, 2017

What it takes to be a brother in Christ.

TWENTY COMMANDS OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD Romans 12: 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Incomparable Love Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s incomparable love, you must forsake spiritual adultery.

God’s Incomparable Love Hosea 1-2 PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s incomparable love, you must forsake spiritual adultery. How can I forsake spiritual adultery? I. Choose to love God! 1:1-3 A. God’s revelation (1:2) 1. Gomer will commit physical adultery. 2. Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Pollution

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 18, 2014

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE.

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION OBSERVATION: MALACHI (MESSENGER) WAS THE LAST OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE TO HEBREWS WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOVE AND POWER OF GOD BUT SLIPPED INTO SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE PRIMARILY TO THE JEWISH CLERGYMEN WHO CONTINUED TO DISOBEY GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist