Sermons on Agape Love:

Obedience To God

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 12, 2002

How to find the most direct path to unity and love in a church.

I believe the most direct path to unity and love for our church family is through conscious obedience to God I would like to look at three things which I believe are necessary for obedience What is obedience? An act or instance of obeying 1. could mean- submissiveness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Absolutes

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 15, 2002

Are you familar with what the Bible teaches about absolutes? Join Pastor Steve as he examines attitudes that we are to have as believers.

John Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever... You can! A great list that all of us can apply! In fact I wonder if any of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Of You In 2002 Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community.

More of you Lord in 2002 part 3 Thesis: In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community. Texts: II Thess 3:5 May the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fountain Of Youth Found!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This sermon examines the characteristics of Jesus’ love and asks if we have experienced it and if we are evidencing it.

Feb. 13, 2000 John 4:1-38 “Fountain of youth found!” INTRODUCTION In the early 1500’s, soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure, the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s ministry of caring for others leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to care for others by coming to the altar rail to pray.

This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). He set the standard for CARING about others. God cared enough to become one of us, to live, to die and to break down every barrier between us and an unending relationship with Him. “Commitment” is so important to God that He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Changed......but How Much?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The Change indicated in Scripture is a TOTAL change......not just a lurch in direction.

When we were baptized into Christ, a great change took place. A. Some of this change was a direct result of God working on our sin sick souls. 1. God performed an operation upon our souls.... He circumcised us. a. Not a physical circumcision, but a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Edify One Another"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002

This sermon deals with the need of Christians encouraging each other, instead of tearing each other apart.

"Edify One Another" Text: Romans 14:1-15:6 Introduction- There is nothing that quite divides and destroys the church as gossip and slander. We are commanded to love one another, and to edify one another, not tear each other to pieces. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Better Ask The Boss Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2002

The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into a treaty because the Israelites fail to ask the Lord. We learn to involve God in our decisions, act with integrity when we make a poor decision, and trust God to redeem even those bad decisions.

Better Ask the Boss Joshua 9 Intro: Have you ever been deceived? Have you ever gotten burned by somebody who seemed sincere, whom you trusted, and who turned out to have been lying to you all along and took advantage of you? Sadly most of us can relate all too easily. We have placed our trust ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power In The Blood

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 25, 2002

Nothing can separate us from God’s love

Power in the Blood This is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. The words in verses 31-39, especially make such a powerful statement about God’s love in Jesus. These verses are used quite often at funerals because they seem to be what people need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do Doors Open?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We discuss waiting on doors to ministry to open.

HOW DO I GET MINISTRY DOORS TO OPEN? BY Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Subj: ministry Date: 7/24/2002 2:14:06 PM Central Standard Time From: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Steadfast Heart Series

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 2, 2002

in such a world of economic, political, and even environmental uncertainty, the love of God is all we have to hang on to. Thank God that it’s more than enough! His love hangs on to us; it will never let us go.

A STEADFAST HEART (Romans 8:35-39) Introduction: Separation is something we all deal with, in one way or another. What image does this word produce in your mind? For me, I see the picture of a little child lost in a grocery store. Distracted for a moment, the child loses track of what her mom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran