Sermons on Affections:

Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

"I Thank God For You”

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A CALL TO REMEMBER HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EACH OTHER!

“I THANK GOD FOR YOU” PHILIPPIANS 1: 3-11 NOVEMBER 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “I THANK GOD FOR YOU” BY SAWYER BROWN TRANSITION THOUGHT: The Apostle Paul, like Sawyer Brown, teaches us that we must give credit where credit is due. Paul realized just how important the Philippian church was to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 8, 2003

A short evangelistic talk as part of a baptismal service- the whole of which focussed on ’water’

Mini talk. WBF joint celebration. 6 April 2003 pm JN 4:4 Now Jesus had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off The Fence #3 - The Process Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Number 3 in Series on compromise. #3 brings us the process of Blessing. When we get off of the fences of idolatry, we set ourselves up for blessing.

Part three: GET OFF THE FENCE! Let me remind you of the challenges of this message. I believe that it is time for the children of God to arise, and get ourselves up from the place of complacency in our Spirit and in our flesh, and ’get off the fence!’ I believe that it is time for the Church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-2, Exodus 20:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Radical Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2003

Jesus is calling the church and every believer to live out a life of radical love.

A Radical Love John 21:15-17 February 9, 2003 Morning Service Introduction Love-letter lament: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Got Rocks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003

When you have giants, you use hat you have and what you know. Mainly you remember who is with you.

( When I gave this message, Holy Spirit took over this basic text and gave several powerful connections which really grabbed the congregation, I pray God will do he same for you. The actual scripture read was using lectionary Year B - June 22nd) Got Rocks? So to paraphrase this long scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

How The Holy Spirit Brings Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2003

The following are nine ways to allow the Holy Spirit to bring about changes that will please the Lord and allow you to bear greater fruit

How the Holy Spirit Brings Change (2 Cor. 3:18) Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. "And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continued to behold in the Word of God as in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind.

Conscience - A moral sense of right and wrong that affects one’s behavior. Illustration:Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word. H.C. Trumbull. Illustration: Throughout his administration, Abraham Lincoln was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entertainment, Or Entrapment?

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Christians really should be careful what they watch, and what they let their children watch. Don’t fall prey to the evil one’s schemes. You may think it’s entertainment, but is it really?

The Bible has much to say concerning the end time, and the conditions that would characterize the last days. Paul told Timothy that perilous, dangerous times would come. But in his description of those dangerous times, he does not mention the expected, such as wars, rumors of wars, nation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's There To Be Thankful For?

Contributed by David Scolforo on Oct 18, 2000

WHAT’S THERE TO BE THANKFUL FOR? TWO MEN WERE WALKING THROUGH A FIELD ONE DAY WHEN THEY SPOTTED AN ENRAGED BULL.

WHAT’S THERE TO BE THANKFUL FOR? TWO MEN WERE WALKING THROUGH A FIELD ONE DAY WHEN THEY SPOTTED AN ENRAGED BULL. INSTANTLY THEY DARTED TOWARD THE NEAREST FENCE. THE STORMING BULL FOLLOWED IN HOT PURSUIT, AND IT WAS SOON APPARENT THEY WOULDN'T MAKE IT. TERRIFIED, THE ONE SHOUTED TO THE OTHER, "PUT ...read more

Making A Resh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Facing eternal questions at the start of a new century

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This is self-evident when it comes to electrical wiring or high explosives. It may not be so clear with relationships such as family and friends. And I would suggest no one would believe it when it comes to discussions about philosophy, politics, or God. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nature Of A Disciple: Salt Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006

As Jesus disciples, we are called to be the salt of the earth.

The Nature of a Disciple: Salt Text: Matt. 5:13 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:13 2. Martin Luther once said "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." 3. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but what does that mean? 4. Jesus gave several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Methodist