Sermons on Arise To New Life:

Can You Handle The Truth

Contributed by Jim Parsons on Dec 27, 2006

The Truth can be hard to hear unless we understand that it comes from a loving God who died for us.

Luke 4:21-30 Can You Handle the Truth? 02/01/04 Last week was fun wasn’t, for those of you here? We had a good time, and now we get to finish the story we started. For those of you who were not here last week, let me fill you in on what happened in the Scripture. Jesus, fresh from his Baptism, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Methodist

Anyone Could, But....

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Have you ever thought of faith as busy? Is yours? Will you be the somebody who did it or the anyone could, but…NOT ME!

Anyone Could, but…. Rev. Dan Mahan James 4:17”Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Darlene and I love to go to thrift stores and flea markets. One day, while at a thrift store, I picked up an old children’s reading book-you know the kind with all of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Costly Call Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Mary’s call to carry the Christ was a costly one, are you willing to carry the Christ?

Luke 1:26-38 Second Sunday of Advent 2006 A Costly Call You may know the story: Jesus is sitting down in the temple courts teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God, when a riotous group of men start coming towards him. They are angry, shouting names that would be obscenities in most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Every Doeg Has His Day!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 18, 2007

Doeg the Edomite is guilty of telling half-truths and committing a great atrocity at Nob. Psalm 52 is David’s response to this evil man’s sinful actions.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone 310) 213-4586 Deacon Mike Chavez (310) 379-9058 abimilech@ca.rr.com Every Doeg Has His Day I Samuel 21:1-9 The context of this event is that David has just been warned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007

Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

“THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007

How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet And Sour Christians Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007

Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Healing Of The Ten Lepers Is Not Just About Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 13, 2007

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23, Series C

20th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 14, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, guide us through your Holy Spirit, that we might read your Word, digest its meaning, and understand its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith In Action

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

If you claim to have faith you must have deeds.

FAITH IN ACTION Jesus Christ was the most powerful example of faith and deeds the world has ever seen. So powerful was His example that John said in: Jn 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Trials To Trust

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

Trials play an important part in our walk of faith, as well as our knowledge of the character and faithfulness of God. Only as we learn to look to Him in faith and confidence can we hope to have our needs met.

From Trials To Trust Text: II Kings 4: 1-7 Intro: Let’s be honest this morning. There’s not one person here that has not had to endure some trials of some sort. Trials seem to be an integral part of life that cannot be bypassed. We all face them, perhaps some more than others. But for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Ridiculous Question With An Obvious Answer

Contributed by Johnny Samuel on Aug 4, 2007

How we as Christian ask a question that we know the answer to to

EXODUS 17: 1-7 A Ridiculous Question with an Obvious Answer I want to talk about a ridiculous question with an obvious answer. This is a ridiculous question, due to the fact that these are Gods anointed Gods appointed, Gods chosen peoples asking this ridiculous question. Is the Lord among us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deity Of Jesus Partii Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 18, 2007

Who is Jesus?

The Deity of Jesus Christ I-Jesus is Emmanual, God with us. Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. II-Jesus is the creator of the universe Colossians 1:16-17 16For by him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love And Our Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 29, 2007

Love is the core of our faith

1 John 4:7-21 January 28, 2007 God’s Love and Ours John is coming to the end of his letter & it is this point that he brings it all together. You remember that he is arguing with a group who has left the church that we call proto-Gnostics. These people believed that we are saved, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: *other