Sermons on Affirms:

Consequence

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 20, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:7-19

Islington Baptist Church February 18, 2001 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:7-19 Scripture readings: Psalm 32, 139 In Psalms 32:1-6a it says “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

The last message looked at the Trinity revealed in the Old Testament, this looks at the New Testament doctrine of the Trinity.

The Trinity in the New Testament The New Testament is filled with references to the uniqueness of the persons of the Godhead while affirming the One God. Those who affirm the deity of Christ and still deny His eternal distinction from the Father have to explain away Trinity-supporting scriptures. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-6, Matthew 22:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Wait!

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

How to wait on God

Sermon: WAIT! Luke 2:21-40 December 29, 2002 I. Introduction A. I think the second most hated word in my household, after no, is wait! Wait you can open your present tomorrow. Wait a minute, you have to have dinner before you eat your candy. Wait, you have to play with that outside. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Cash In The Attic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 6, 2006

Worldly treasure is nothing but trash compared to the treasure of the eternal kingdom.

Stories Jesus Told: Cash in the Attic Matthew 13:44-46 Cash in the Attic. Have you seen it? It comes on HGTV, and the premise of the show is the producers go to a person’s house, clean out their basement or attic, or some other clutter from their home, and take it to auction in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

A Reliable Witness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2005

Since we cannot have a face to face with Jesus, we need to rely on a reliable witness so we can learn about Him.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used to work with who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying In Love For All The Right Reasons

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

Part two of a three part series on Marriage

I am currently working with a group of middle and high school students through a community initiative called “Communities That Care.” CTC is seeking to develop a climate in our county that will reduce drug, alcohol, and tobacco use as well as create a more pro-active involvement among our youth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

El Shaddai - The God Who Satisfies Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name El Shaddai - the God Who Satisfies.

Hello I Love You El Shaddai – Gen. 17 Intro: This weekend 40+ men from WHFBC went to PK. Upon arriving, our men set out to find seats and I stayed at the entrance for the drivers. While waiting, I suddenly noticed a blur moving rapidly and uncomfortably toward me. Un-nerved this guy yelled in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 22, 2004

Evolution Series includes compiled info. from Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Kent Hovind, Dr. Ken Ham, Dr. Rick Ferguson and other Creation Science experts. Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 5 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS Genesis 1:1-2:2 Next in our series, I want to address the three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS I want to introduce you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Appeal For Unity In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

“Christ is not divided,” the only hope available to division on churches is “UNITY” in Jesus Christ. Paul appeals for leaders to pursue “Unity”.

INTRODUCTION: A story from D.L. Moody one of the greatest man of faith was told one time in a shore line along a beach just before sunrise, two men got into a simple dispute about what part of heavens sun would first appear in, they become so excited over it that they feel to fighting, arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

As we saw in our first session, The Da Vinci Code challenges almost every tenet of the Christian faith. It claims the Bible is not the inspired Word of God, but rather a collection of books which suited the political goals of the emperor Constantine and

Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 2: Jesus, Mary Magdalene and Sacred Feminine This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss You may order this book at DaVinciCodeErrors.com As we saw in our first session, The Da Vinci Code ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

What are the marks of a church that is alive?

Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Definitely

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004

Funeral sermon for Michael Ellis, avid golfer and new believer. God has done definite things in Michael’s life, has provided a definite plan of salvation, and has given the definite gift of eternal life.

I know almost nothing about the game of golf. I do know that Michael Ellis was an avid golfer. Even there in the hospice it seemed to comfort him to watch golf on television. I’m not sure he appreciated it when I compared looking TV golf to watching the grass grow. He laughed, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

No Fair! Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 18, 2003

The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of grace - we are called to be grateful to God and to recognize others as our equals in God’s Kingdom.

No Fair! Matt. 20:1-16 Your Kingdom Come: July 13, 2003 Intro: Growing up with an older sibling, one of the frequent cries out of my mouth was one some of you parents hear on a daily basis: “no fair!” You know, “How come he gets to stay up later? How come he gets to choose what to watch on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist