Sermons on Africa:

Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 11, 2001

What happens to my life when it is exposed to the atmosphere of a lost world.

THE TRAGEDY OF A WASTED LIFE - Jer 13:1-11  Ever stop to examine your life? What is it lived for? Am I placing priorities on things that really matter in the big picture? YOUNG MAN had an accident while driving his car that was quite spectacular. When the policeman arrived he found the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

A Strange Christmas Passage

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Nov 19, 2002

An advent sermon on repentance

A Strange Christmas Passage I wasn’t sure whether I should come here today, after all, how could I come and preach at a Church in a denomination that seems to have got their lectionary passage wrong. Here we are in the second Sunday of advent, only two more Sundays before Christmas day, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Bible Believing Church

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

“A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 25, 2002

This sermon is about realizing our conquest over this life’s challenges because of God being for us, and working for our good.

"More Than A Conqueror" Romans 8: 28 –39 -Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor Cross of Life Church In one of my favorite scenes of Charles Schultz “Peanuts” Lucy says to Charlie Brown “ Sometimes, I feel we are not communicating: You, Charlie Brown, are a foul ball in the line drive of life. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

A goose named Petunia teaches us this fact through her story.

Bibliography: One Tin Solder from Billy Jack; Petunia Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, burried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Running Your Race To The Finish Line

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 19, 2003

If you are going to run your race and win your race in the Christian life then you are going to focus on the finish.

RUNNING YOUR RACE TO THE FINISH LINE Introduction: Do you realize that the key to effective Christian living is to look at your life as a race. That’s how the Apostle Paul looked at it. He said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Tim. 4:7) Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003

Entire Sanctification & its attributes.

"How Do I Know that I am Sanctified?" (1 Thess. 5:23-24 & 1 Thess. 4:7) Did you know that the author of Amazing Grace (John Newton), prior to his conversion, years as a pastor and theologian had sunk very low in his life. Early on in his life, Mr. Newton stole away on a ship, where he was found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Of Justice Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 27, 2003

During a time of community pain, we need to know that God is a God of Justice.

God Stories The God of Justice May 18, 2003 Holly – our desire for justice in this crime This past week we have had a terrible crime committed in our city – I know that you have all heard how little Holly Jones went missing on Monday and how they found her body on Tuesday and began the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-12, Nahum 1:3

Denomination: *other

Redemption

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003

In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Ministry: Family Considerations, Fathers & Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2004

Objective: Scriptural insights for Apostolic Ministry. Discussion on spiritual Fathers & Sons. Discussion on making adequate provision for your family before you travel.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 12, 2004

Love is eternally excellent.

WHAT REALLY COUNTS I Corinthians 13:8-13 S: Love C: Love is eternal Th: Live the Difference Pr: LOVE IS ETERNALLY EXCELLENT. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 13:8-13 four explanations why love is eternally excellent. The _____ explanation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christopher Columbus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ