Sermons on Andes:

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

"And All God's People Said, 'amen!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2003

The gracious meaning of our relationship with Christ is not a matter of yes and no, but God’s gracious presence is always around us.

2 Corinthians 1:18-22 “And All God’s People Said, ‘Amen!’” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like everywhere we look, trust is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

"And Lot Sat..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2005

You don’t drown by falling into the water; you drown by staying there. This is just what happened to Lot. Let’s examine why together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler 2005 (free tape available upon request) INTRODUCTION "And Lot sat..." That’s all that has to be said. Just "sitting..." almost cost Lot his own life. His story is a familar one. Abraham earlier had given Lot a choice and he took it! The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

"And Angels Came..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2005

Opportunities can drop in your lap if you have your lap where opportunties drop. Jesus took every opportuntiy He could to fight the Satan’s offers in the wilderness. Let’s examine the fight together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH by Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Let’s begin with "Who Am I?" I was born Sept 1, 1923 and I weighed 12 pounds at birth. I was nick named "Bambino Rocco. I was raised in Brockton, Mass. and lived across from the famous James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer-And The Life!-That Exalts God Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2010

We hallow the name of God not only with our lips but also with our lives.

THE PRAYER -- AND THE LIFE! -- THAT EXALTS GOD “...hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 Jan and I were watching a cooking show the other day -- Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa, I think it was -- and I commented on how Ina chops vegetables. In this instance, she was chopping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Aaronand Miriam: Racist Jealous Or Both?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 28, 2013

This sermon is about the way that believers use straw arguments to hide their true agenda which is really to gossip and tear down other believers either based on race or what they have accomplished in the Kingdom of God.

Aaron and Miriam: Racist, Jealous Or Both? Numbers Chapter 12 Verses 1-15 1 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Or Barabbas? --And Your Verdict Is?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

Is the church substituting the Biblical Jesus for a plastic Jesus of their own making?

Jesus or Barabbas? –And Your Verdict is? Rev. Mark Barber ἐêñáýãáóáí ïὖí ðÜëéí ëÝãïíôåò· ìὴ ôïῦôïí ἀëëὰ ôὸí Âáñáââᾶí. ἦí äὲ ὁ Âáñáââᾶò ëῃóôÞò. And they again cried out: “Not this man, but Barabbas”. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Temptation...and Living To Tell About It Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2010

Temptation effects all of us. How can we overcome temptation and live to glorify the Lord?

Facing Temptation…and living to tell about it Series: James – Real Faith for Real Life James 1:13-18 To overcome temptation, we need to Know the origin of temptation and sin Know the process of temptation and sin Evil Desire + Opportunity = Temptation Temptation + Action = Sin Sin + ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer For Today (And Tomorrow Too)! Series

Contributed by Sam Hettinger on Oct 18, 2010

Why do we worship God? He fulfills our deepest desires for joy, justice, and hope.

Scripture Introduction: Worship Happens. It’s a fact of life. How do you know if you are worshipping? Louie Giglio says: [It's easy. You simply follow the trail of your time, your affection, your energy, your money, and your allegiance. At the end of that trail you'll find a throne; ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023

The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-Finding True Love--And More Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2022

Jacob had traveled many miles from his home. He finally reached his uncle's land and in an almost "deja vu" moment, found his first true love!

Introduction: Jacob had stopped near Bethel (Luz), many miles away from his home and family. He had a dream, probably one of the strangest but most striking he would ever know. He woke up, set up a stone as a pillar, and made a contract, so to speak, with God. Now he’s closer to Haran, the land ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Outline For The First World War-And It Was In The Bible!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 4, 2021

This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!

Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist