Sermons on Alive With Christ:

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001

Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea: The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Todd Merry on May 30, 2001

The heart of God can be seen through the book of Hosea, communicated to Hosea through prophecy and circumstances.

HOSEA The Heart of God CHAPTERS ONE THRU THREE I. Who was Hosea? A. Hosea lived during the time of the divided kingdom (Israel to the North, Judah to the South) 1. Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah (Judah) reigned between 765 BC to 685 BC (2 Chron. 26-29) 2. Hosea was a prophet to Israel, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Affirmations For Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2001

Part 1 of "What does the Bible really say about the death penalty" series - To understand the Bible’s teaching on capital punishment we must understand God’s heart and affirmation regarding life.

What does the Bible really say about the death penalty? PART 1 Affirmations for LIFE from God by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC TEXT: Exodus: 21:12-17 (NLT) 12 “Anyone who hits a person hard enough to cause death must be put to death. 13 But if it is an accident and God allows it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:12-17, John 11:25-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Staying Awake In Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001

How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Dad

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 15, 2001

What does God’s Word say about what makes a great dad? What makes God a great dad?

A Great Dad 6-16-01 New Community Church I HEARD OF YOUNG MOTHER WHO WENT DOWN TO THE NURSERY AT A HOSPITAL AND FOUND HER YOUNG HUSBAND PEERING DOWN AT HIS NEWBORN BABY WHO WAS ASLEEP. THE MOTHER COULD TELL HE WAS CAPTIVATED BY THE SCENE AS HE STOOD THERE LOOKING AT THE SLEEPING INFANT. SHE WAS SO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Baptist

I Hope You Dance

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 20, 2001

GOD WANTS MEN TO STAND FOR HIM IN THE GAP BETWEEN MORAL DEGRADATION AND MORAL INTEGRITY!

I HOPE YOU DANCE EZEKIEL 22:1-8, 23-30 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2001 INTRODUCTION: FATHER’S DAY INTERNET STUFF LYRICS TO THE SONG, “I HOPE YOU DANCE” BY LEE ANN WOMACK (? spelling, but correct name and title). TRANSITION THOUGHT: Today’s text speaks to us of the reality of today’s culture. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-8, Ezekiel 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Lifeguard

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 25, 2001

God is the ultimate lifeguard because he saves us from eternal death and he is always on duty.

The series “Baywatch” has ended after almost a decade of being on television. How many here are familiar with the show “Baywatch”? Supposedly it was about the lives of life guards on the beaches of California (but in all reality it was more about scantily clad men and women running on the beach). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Go; Let God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2001

Old Testament Isaiah and New Testament James agreed on the two principal ingredients of genuine, lasting personal peace -- Let Go; Let God

13If you are wise and understand God¡¦s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don¡¦t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don¡¦t brag about being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Washed Inside And Out?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 3, 2001

Life is often complicated but God’s answers are often simple. Too simple for us to believe.

Are You Washed Inside and Out? Teenagers are getting plastic surgery. Baldness. People cover it with a rug, rub in Rogaine, spray paint to cover the gaps. Dieting. Slim Fast, fad diets. People make millions on these attempts to change or cover up appearances. The things we worry about are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

20 Essential Building Blocks For Vision - Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

discovering and fulfilling the vision God gives you.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks for Vision – Part 3 March 30, 2003 The past 2 weeks we have been talking about vision and the building blocks that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biggie Sizing Your Faith

Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003

Ever want more of God? Are you that hungry for Him to upsize your faith?

Biggie Sizing your Walk with God Wanting more of God You know how it is when you go through the fast-food chain and the lady at the counter says, Do you want to Biggie-Size your french-fries? What does that mean? It means you want more. Normally after eating it, don’t you feel full? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Have I Sinned Too Much For God To Forgive?

Contributed by David Insell on May 2, 2003

This message tells of God’s forgiveness no matter what the sin. We will look at David and Saul of Tarsus.

I have been a pastor for about 25 years. In this period of time, I have talked to many people who have said that they had sinned too much for God to forgive. Then you have the people who say, “ I just can’t forgive myself.” You would think as many churches that we have in America that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-17, Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tasting The Fruit

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

The children of Israel tasted of the fruit of the promised land...and still not entered in. There are Christians that will taste, but...

Tasting the Fruit: Yet Losing the Land September 29, 2002 Intro: Where are you headed? Are you going to get there? How? Deut 1:25-26 25 "They also took some of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us; and they brought back word to us, saying, ’It is a good land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Our Marriages Great Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we make our marriage realtaionship stronger?

Title: Making Our Marriages Great Text: Multi-texted Topical 1. Make A Commitment: a. “Till death do us part” in our country has become; 1. “Till I get angry or hurt.” i. I read of a father with great wisdom. His daughter called him from her new home after a fight with her newlywed husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan, You Can't Ride This Ass Anymore

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on May 17, 2003

When you feel that you’ve been used and abused to the point of wanting to throw in the towel, remeber these words.

Satan, you can’t ride this ass anymore!!! May 2, 2003 Minister Willie O Richard, Jr. Pastor, Little Rock B C Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31 also see 22:10-19 Have you ever felt that Satan was own your back to the point that you had been ridden into the ground? Have you ever felt that the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31, Numbers 22:10-19

Denomination: Baptist