Sermons on Allegiance Devout Faith:

God Was A Carpenter

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We can serve God in our secular jobs just as Jesus did.

Introduction: Many years ago, there was a movie which came out entitled "OH GOD". It starred John Denver as a grocery store manager who was visited by God, who was portrayed by George Burns. I’ve never seen the movie, but I heard about one scene which I think may teach us a bit. John Denver ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Children, Then Heirs

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Because Christians are children of God, we have an inheritance to look forward to.

Introduction: The story is told of a young man who was in a movie theater. As the lights dimmed, and he was loaded down with popcorn, cokes and candy, he began to pace up and down the aisle, scanning all the darkened rows. It was obvious he was looking for the people with whom he had come. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We need to be persistent in our prayers.

There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Create In Me

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We need the cleansing that God offers.

Introduction: Psalm 51 is one of the few psalms where we are given the historical background. The inscription reads, "A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba." That identifies clearly for us the incident out of which this psalm arose. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002

Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Mountains

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 15, 2007

This is an exposition Bible study of Hebrews 12:18-29 that shows the contrast between law and grace

THE TWO MOUNTAINS Hebrews 12:18-29 As we look at these two mountains, we are reminded of the contrasting differences of law and grace. What took place at these two mountains serves as a summary statement of the way law and grace operates in it respective ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Investment Tips For Dating

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon provides practical advice for keeping a dating relationship right in the eyes of God.For the video or audio version, visit our website at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Sermons, Pastor Rick

Investments Tips About Dating 10/21/07 Proverbs Proverbs 4:20-27 1 Corin 7:32-40 One of the most difficult things about this process called dating, going together, going steady or whatever the term is for it today is that most of the time it ends up being a painful process for one or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Love- Pt 1

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 23, 2007

Lessons in love from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 1 Lesson #1- Romantic love is a good thing 1:1-11; 2:1-2 - Because God created it - Because God inspired Song of Solomon - Because it makes us happy Lesson #2- Love needs to be preserved- 2:3-7; 3:1-5 - Wait for the right time - Wait for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The C Team: Nathaniel" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007

The second message in a series on the apostles.

We are continuing our series on the “C” Team today by taking a look at another of Jesus’ twelve apostles…and today we are going to take a look at the Nathanael. Now, I before we even begin I want you to realize one very important thing…this guy, as far as the Bible is concerned…he is as average as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Get To Heaven With Clean Feet

Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 30, 2007

The quality of our relationship with Jesus Christ is dependent upon how we deal with personal sin.

Introduction Illustration: How Do You Get Into Heaven? This question will bring a variety of answers. A confusion of views is evident in the following sampling of opinions gathered for the Radio Bible Class program ’Sounds of the Times’: (responses are mine) · "God wouldn’t send you to hell." ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Prepare For Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2007

Paul delivers some closing exhortations to the Philippian saints which will result in God-given peace. He tells them that if they engage in proper prayer, proper ways of thinking and follow his teaching and example, they will experience peace.

1. The first preparation for peace is looking to the right source (6-7) 2. The second preparation for peace is living with the right mind (8) 3. The third preparation for peace is learning from the right man (9) PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9 Have you ever just had one of those days? Maybe you can relate to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Compass

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2007

A compass is defined as, “a device used to determine geographic direction; as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.” Based on that definition, there is nothing ‘golden’ about this compass.

NOTHING GOLDEN ABOUT THIS COMPASS: A CRITICAL RESPONSE (By Pastor Chris Jordan – November 2007) HARRY WHO? For over 10 years, I served as the Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director at Bible Fellowship Church in Surrey, BC. During that time, I had the privilege of partnering with parents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: *other

I Never Met Milton Bradley

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007

Our involvement in church is no game. It has eternal consequences.

When it comes to games, I don’t believe there is a more avid game player than my wife. She loves to play games. We have a card game that we like to play called "hand and foot." I like that one, but my wife likes ’em all. When we were first married, the first Christmas, her folks went to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist