Sermons on Alter:

The Miracle Of Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

One of the great gifts that God gives us is light--light for our world and our spirits. We celebrate this gift at Christmas

John 1:6-8, 19-38 “The Miracle of Light” INTRODUCTION I’m not sure that Thomas Edison had any idea how his invention of the incandescent light bulb would change and revolutionize our lives. Now, we have light everywhere; we find it difficult to escape from light. People call it light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul The Apostle Handled Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a storm rages. After three days everyone

How Paul the Apostle Handled Crises Acts 28:1 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006

Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Way

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

Evangelistic sermon on a Nativity Sunday

We have seen this morning that Jesus is the way, and that we should seek to follow the way. Whenever you go on a journey, the first thing to decide is where you are going! The disciples asked Jesus, “We do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus was talking about going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Congregational

New And Improved

Contributed by Robert Coats on Mar 31, 2006

There are many products that are called new and improved, however the only thing that can make us really new and improved is the shed blood of Jesus Christ

New and Improved—various verses There are so many products that are constantly advertised as "new and improved," We are bombarded daily by advertisements for products that are suppose to be new and improved. Buy this, buy that, it will change your life. We are bombarded so much through magazines, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Claiming God's Promises

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 11, 2008

Have you ever read a promise in the Bible that God clearly promises and you wonder how that promise applies to you in your life?

Claiming God’s Promises: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). Introduction: God has issued more than 40 thousand promises in the Bible. That’s a lot of promises that we can “hold fast” to! Although, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 3, 2008

When Peter said these words. It cut to the hearts of those who heard. Will they cut to yours too?

Cut to the Heart Have you ever talked to someone who just wasn’t listening. You feel as though you are talking to a wall, unmoved and uncaring. Or even worse have you been heard and then ignored. Parents, how many times have we warned our children, not to do something or they will get hurt. No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008

WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Rescuer Up Over Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2010

God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually!

The Rescuer Up Over 2 Peter 2:4-10 Review the Trinity and 10 Commmandments Main Idea: God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually! I. Old Testament EXAMPLES (4-8) This portion of 2 Peter is very similar in order, content, and expressions to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010

You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Power For The Brothers Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 27, 2009

Sunday night sermons dedicated to Memory Verses. Goal of 48 or more vs memorized by Churh.

POWER FOR THE BROTHERS 7/26/09 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1. God’s People are to Be Powerful a. Called the Army of God b. Victorious Over comers c. More than Conquerors 2. First two vs. we memorized a. Philip. 4:13 Becoming Can Do Christians b. Col. 2:6-7 Growing Up In Christ c. 1 Cor. 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Refuge

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 27, 2009

The Cities of Refuge represent our blessings of salvation

POWER FOR THE BROTHERS 7/26/09 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1. God’s People are to Be Powerful a. Called the Army of God b. Victorious Over comers c. More than Conquerors 2. First two vs. we memorized a. Philip. 4:13 Becoming Can Do Christians b. Col. 2:6-7 Growing Up In Christ c. 1 Cor. 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Adopted Family #1 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

God’s Adopted Family

God’s Adopted Family Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7 This is part of a five part series, which is intended to draw out various aspects of what it is to be apart of God’s Adopted Family. As adopted children of God, we have many privileges and responsibilities. We are not God’s children by birth, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recipe For A Happy New Year

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A New Year’s Message.

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR Philippians 3:13-14 INTRO: God is the giver of many wonderful new things. We come to him by faith in Christ and he gives us the new birth. Then he gives us a new nature, a new heart, a new life, a new hope, and a new task. Finally at the end of the way he will give us a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist