Sermons on Aim:

Work Out Part 1

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006

Paul says that we must work out our own salvation. What does that mean? I believe for many years we haven’t understand the joy and power of this verse. So lets work out.

Work Out Part 1 Philippians 2:12 – 18 Philippians 2:12 If you wanted to learn to play a sport, or to take up a hobby, or even to venture into a new career, what would you do? Well, one thing you would not do is to simply start calling yourself what you wanted to become without doing anything else. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006

Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Commitments Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2006

Discover three secrets that distinguish Godly mothers.

Today we celebrate Mother’s day and baby/infant dedication. What a beautiful act is displayed in a baby dedication! God honors such actions. I think it is our desire to learn more about what it means to dedicate ourselves and our children to God. That is what I want to help with today. For a text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006

This is an evangilistic sermon with the most important questions anybody can ask, Who am I? Where am I going? And why am I here?

“Identity Crisis” Luke.9.18-20 “Who do people say that I am?” It was George Harrison who said there are 3 pivotal questions we need to ask ourselves. "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" and "Where am I going?" Yet to be honest how many of us go through life never asking ourselves these 3 fundamental ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Solid Ground

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 11, 2006

Jesus says if we listen to his teachings and obey them, we’ll weather any and all storms that come our way. Why? Why do His words have this power?

Searching for Solid Ground In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa [Show pics]. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall tall. There was just one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God's Spirit Can Do For You

Contributed by W F on Jun 13, 2006

What would happen if the Holy Spirit withdrew from your church and your life? What are the benefits of a Spirit filled life?

INTRODUCTION What difference do you think it would make if the Holy Spirit were withdrawn from your life and your church? Well, considering that the Holy Spirit carries out the work of God the Father – I guess we could safely assume that it would make an enormous difference. But in what way? 1) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: *other

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

God’s tru love for humanity is demonstrated in the death of His Son on the cross

God’s love and ours 1 John “I like you” he said shyly “I like you too” she responds Encouraged, he added “I like you more than I said” “Me, too”, she murmurs blushing “I love you”, he blurts “What? She asks breathlessly “Nothing” he mutters. “Go on, say it,” she urges “Ojay, but don’t laugh. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Solving The Puzzles Off The Fob Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 10, 2006

Second in the Exit Strategies Series: Solving the puzzles off the FOB

Solving the Puzzles off the FOB All Scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982.Nashville: Thomas Nelson. We are in the second sermon in a series we are calling “Exit Strategies”. Once we open the door to get off the FOB, once we exit this mundane interstate of the repetitive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Please God

Contributed by Darren Chapman on Dec 22, 2003

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or even our leaders or our pastors! Our focus must be to please God, not man or ourselves.

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or our leaders, or our pastors. Our focus must be on God, not on man. People, leaders, pastors… we all have funny ideas on what kind of lives that people should be leading. But the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm Four: Stress Relief

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 27, 2003

In Psalm Four, David gives us the Lord’s prescription for coping with stress: Supplication, Stillness, and Sacrifice!

Stress Relief Scott R Bayles, preacher Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, which is Denmark’s Parliament building, there are three stone figures guarding the entrance. They represent the earache, the headache, and the stomach ache. They were placed there to suggest that if you enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004

This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven-Part2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

The blessed in the kingdom of heaven are a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life.

The mourners are the meek, a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life. The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His plans for their lives and the world. They are gentile towards all men. They bear provocation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Power And The Glory

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Man vs. God at the tower of Babel

The Power & The Glory Gen 11:1-9 INTRO: Our text answer one of the great mysteries of life 1. The mystery of languages, The desire of man for unity, to be ONE, yet ends up splitting mankind into fragments, schisms & cliques I. An Undivided People v1-4 A. A United People: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Having Confidence Always

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is God like? Why Should I believe in Him?

1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be… Genesis 1:1-3a (KJV) In the same way that a novel-writer will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist