Sermons on And Discipleship:

Holiness And Sanctification - Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

Third sermon in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on Holiness and Sanctification.

INTRODUCTION: You know when you buy toys for your kids or grandkids often times on the package in fine print are these words: “Batteries not included.” Do you know what that means? It means that you get the toy, but the power to make it work is not included. That is not the kind of gift that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Future Plans Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

What we can learn from Paul’s future plans as he lays them out in Romans is what the nature of our focus should be. Our three-fold focus should involve our mission to save the loss, our devoted fellowship with each other, and prayer, which is a reflection

Introduction: Have you every noticed how things get so hectic as we approach the holiday season? You can’t even go to the store to get something simple like a gallon of milk without fighting the crowds. Yet, when we finally do arrive at the holidays, everything slows down. There is a peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Amputation

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

Jesus does not call us to be saved, but he calls us to follow him as Lord.

This news story appeared locally on July 25th. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A mountain climber who had to cut his arm off to save his life visited Kansas City Friday. Aron Ralston was hiking alone in a Utah canyon in April when his right arm became pinned beneath an 800-pound boulder. He was named the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meditation On Psalm 27

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The Psalmist stikes a note of confidence in this lovely Psalm

PSALM 27 1. THE CONFIDENCE The Psalmist first sounds forth his sure confidence in his God, 1-3, 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation¡Xwhom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life¡Xof whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, {Or to slander me} ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

What do we do with sin in our lives? We can Cover them; or we can Confess them and Conquer them.

Walking In Light 1 John 1:1-2:6. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#1doomed To Fail: Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2006

God’s people are doomed to failure if they walk in spiritual blindness. We need vision in the church? Do we want to see?

#1 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. But this is part one of a several part lesson! Years ago at President John Kennedy’s grave an eternal flame was ignited. The experts said it would burn for ever. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Comfortable Predicament

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A look at the paralized man at the pool of Bethesda.

Caught in a hurricane or the aftermath of one… how would you cope if you lost everything? Folks do rally, but one wonders how we’d react. Surely some simply cave in. Ever been in a situation that you thought was absolutely hopeless? Physical, relational, financial. Scuba story – being stuck and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006

Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Church In Labor

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

What does the sabbath have to do with labor?

Thoughts about Labor: ¡ñ One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Higher Authority

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 5, 2006

A Sermon on the fiery furnace and our need to answer to the higher authority of God rather than the earthly authorities in our lives.

"A Higher Authority" Sermon on Daniel 3:1-30 September 3, 2006 Badin United Methodist Church Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. I heard an interview with a lady who has always been one of the most respected preachers in America. It became known somehow that she didn’t watch television. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Hating My Family Series

Contributed by Leslie Ferguson, Jr. on Sep 6, 2006

Could Jesus really mean for us to hate our families?

What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said? Hating My Family? In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) • And in the midst of this marvel, God also created the concept of family. • Man, woman, marriage and children--they are all found in the first four chapters of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Receive The Double Portion!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

HOW THE PROPHET ELIJAH LIVED AND INSPIRED ELISHA TO DESIRE AND RECEIVE THE DOUBLE PORTION!

How to Receive the Double Portion! September 5, 2006 (John 10:10 KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I. One of God’s Old Testament name is ‘EL Shaddi.’ A. This really means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40

Corn Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 8, 2006

We must become like the corn of wheat before we can bring forth fruit in our lives. We must also be willing to become as an corn of wheat and have our lives hid in Christ. Let the world see Jesus living in us. Let our lights shine. (John 12:24 KJV) Veri

CORN by tony abram 11 Jan. 1996 (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (John 12:25 KJV) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26