Sermons on Ally:

What Is God's View Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 2, 2003

As Christians we need to know what God says about war. Didn’t Christ come preaching peace? If so how can war be compatible with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ? Isn’t war a contradiction to the teachings of God’s Word?

"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Love

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 1, 2002

"Transforming Love" looks at 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 for practical principles for applying God’s love in my family relationships.

The Crossing Community Church “Transforming Love” Pastor Jim Botts June 16th, 2002 -1 Corinthians 13:13 There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love (NLT). Love is a very popular word in our society. Amazon.com lists 2,652 book titles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Else Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003

One of the rallying cries in the church is "let someone else do it!" Why do people say that, and how do we change their minds about it?

OPEN: A church once put this on the back page of their bulletin - CHURCH MOURNS DEATH OF PROMINENT MEMBER The church was saddened this past week to learn of the death of one of its most prominent members, "Someone Else." "Someone’s" passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning The War Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2003

We are in a battle. The church is an army, not a hospital, and we signed up for a battle-ship not a cruise liner. But how can we win in the battle of life and faith? This passage shows how.

Winning the war Mk5:1-20 WBC 31/08/03pm I think we forget what a battle the Christian faith is! - join up for this luxury cruiser that will take us to heaven - find it’s a sleek battleship and - God isn’t particularly sympathetic when we say we don’t like the ‘heat of the day’… battle To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003

The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:28-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Methodist

Called, Chosen And Faithful

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 24, 2002

Those who fight and gain the victory with Christ, the Lamb, are described as "the called, the chosen and faithful". This is a study of the significance of these descriptive titles given to the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this passage, we have three titles given as a description of those who, with Christ Jesus, battle with and gain the victory over the Harlot (the Apostate Church; that is, the Roman Catholic Church) and her political allies. In a broader context, these three titles are an accurate description ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Hidden In Your Life?

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

Sometimes when the going gets tough we hide Jesus. Is he hidden in your life?

Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. Is Jesus Hidden in Your Life? 1. In Your Devotions (Personal Life) 2. In Your Daily Living (Public Life) 3. In Your Dedication ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001

7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Angel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000

An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Go The Distance (Part 2)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

God gives us the strength we need to go the distance with Him

Go the Distance Part II 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 June 7, 1998 Morning Service Introduction I. Review A. Passion - The Holy want to: Genuine love, desire to serve & prioirty of focus B. Preparation - Paying the price for growth: Prayer & petition of God, study of the Word, & faith II. Where are we ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Working Out Your Salvation?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Notice Paul didn’t say, work for your salvation, or toward your salvation, but work out your salvation. According to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiving Those Who Hurt You”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001

ANGER IS AN ACID THAT DAMAGES THE VESSIL IT HOLDS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE.

Intro: Good old Fred was a faithful church member for the majority of his life, but now that his life was ebbing away in the hospital. Fred’s family called in his pastor to comfort and pray for Fred in his last few moments of life. When the Pastor arrived he spoke with the family and turned his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Calling

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2001

Aimed at convicting persons to hear God’s call, and give their lives to Christ.

Exodus 3:1-10 “God Is Calling” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was in seminary, I had a really tough Old Testament Teacher....he was good, but tough. He really expected us to know our stuff, even some stuff that may ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

An Inside-Out Faith... In Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 1, 2000

A call to base our lives on Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers.

- Growing up I was a beach bum. When summer rolled around there wasn't a week that went by that I wasn't throwing on my bathing suit, grabbing my towel and heading down to the beach. I love the beach, the smell, the sand, the water, the sunshine. And of course growing up, I loved to make sand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Faith

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The power of faith

“Great Faith” Matthew 8 Intro: The story is told about the first time that actress Helen Hayes decided to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Before serving it, she announced to her husband and son, “Now, I know that this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t any good, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational