Sermons on Amazing Love:

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Become As Little Children

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

A study of little children and how they can relate to our very salvation.

Matt. 18:3 - 3and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. As I read this passage, this time, I was struck by its import. A. In the original Greek, the word that we read as, “converted” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

"There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2002

When Jesus says he is the way, it means: 1) You are not the way. 2) Other religions are not the way. 3) Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

Godfrey Saxe’s poem The Blind Men and the Elephant is based on a fable from India. (See the complete poem at the end of the sermon. May also be used as a skit.) In it, six blind men go to observe an elephant to understand what one really is. One blindly walks into the elephant’s side and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Touch Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Rejoice in God’s touch.

THE TOUCH OF GOD Matthew 8:1-4 S: God’s compassion Th: Grace-Full Living (the grace of God’s touch) Pr: REJOICE IN GOD’S TOUCH. ?: What? What do we find out about God when He touches us? KW: Characteristics TS: Since we are to rejoice in God’s touch, we will find in our study of Matthew 8:1-4, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Door

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 10, 2002

The apostle Paul would call this “An Open Door.” He refers to this thought in his first letter to the Corinthians. Today, we will be equipped in how to know a new opportunity or an open door when we see it and how to make a proper decision.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I remember applying to graduate school back in 1994. I submitted all of the necessary papers and finally received my acceptance letter. I was so excited that June day as I read my letter of acceptance. That letter meant so much to me that I kept it. [Read a portion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2002

The role of a Christian father as viewed in the life of Job

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around? Job 1:1-12 1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Lesson From Four People's Lives Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the spiritual life-lessons Christians can learn from Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.

Genesis Series #49 June 02, 2002 Title: Four Lesson From Four People’s Lives Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #49 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 25:19-34 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002

Joshua was raised up to continue the work of God. God gave him three assurances, and I believe that every believer needs to be aware of these assurances for they help us in receiving our inherited promise as well.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Joshua 1:1-9 I will be preaching a series of messages for the next several weeks from the book of Joshua with the key thought being “Receiving God’s Promises”. Joshua was chosen by both God and Moses to complete the work of leading Israel into the promised land. God had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdom Is The Intermediary.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8: 22-31 June 10th, 2001 Title: “Wisdom is the intermediary.”

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8: 22-31 June 10th, 2001 Title: “Wisdom is the intermediary.” If Genesis 1-4 contains two “creation narratives, Proverbs 8: 22-31 contains a pre-creation narrative. It sings the praises of Wisdom by answering ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

How David Entered Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 18, 2001

David explores the qualifications for entering God’s Kingdom and reports that it is only those who have known God as the God of their salvation.

HOW DAVID ENTERED JERUSALEM "Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?" (24:1) These are the questions that David raised in the 24th Psalm. Whenever there’s going to be some great event in public life there’s always some special music composed to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Purity Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 21, 2001

An exposition of I Corinthians 6:12-20

Islington Baptist Church June 17, 2001 Series: Big issues/problems for Christians Text: I Corinthians 6: 12-20 Scriptures: Romans 6-8, Ephesians 4-5, I Corinthians 5 Sexual immorality As you might know, we are in the midst of a 6 week series entitled “Big problems for Christians—the reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing What You Want To See.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This is an Easter Sermon and deals with how we can willingly blind ourselves to the truth of God’s word. My wife and I preached it together.

Seeing What You Want To See! 9:30 Easter 4/11/93 Text Matt 28:11-18 Matt. 27:57-28:11 RICK We all have tremendous power to see what we want to see even though everyone else around else may see something differently. We all know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Sayings - Seven Days

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001

Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal