Sermons on Asherah Poles:

Romans 8:1-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 1, 2007

Romans 8:1-17

Romans 8:1-17 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Secret For More Is Less Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 30, 2007

To be poor in spirit means one is aware that he has less, not more, that he has to admit that he has less to have more and that he has to accept that he can only have more with God.

There was an old woman begging in a street corner. A passer-by took pity on her. He was about to give when he noticed that she’s holding two cans. When he asked why, she answered, “Well, business is so good that I opened a new branch.” Seriously, I remember watching an episode of Imbestigador[1] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Ideal God Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

I would suggest that (today) modern man certainly knows how to look for, find and worship the false gods of this world without having to use a hammer or chisel.

THE IDEAL GOD Text: Exodus 20:1 thru 6 There is a Bible story (found in the book of II Kings) that illustrates for us what can happen when the people of God look for (or try to create) THE IDEAL GOD. The story is about a very young king, named Hezekiah, and how he brought the backsliden nation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Fellowship

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer. Prayer, for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option but it’s an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Jesus was visited by Nicodemus, who learns of the essential need to be born again. What does it mean to be ’born again’ What about us?

Nicodemus was an expert. He was a religious expert. He knew what made for good religion, and he knew it all. His way of life, like many other of the Pharisees was pretty comfortable. He was respected and he’d even made it on to the ruling council. Life couldn’t get better. He was the ideal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Sin?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2005

A sermon on how Christ forgives and forgets our sin. Then how Christ will freshen us (take away all of the crud from sin, all of the effects of sin) and make us how we were originial intented!

Sermon for 10/23/2005 What Sin? Jeremiah 50:18-20 Introduction: Dr. Karl Menninger, a famous psychiatrist, once said that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75 % of them could walk out the next day. WBTU: A. Today’s Scripture is in a section ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Him That Stole Steal No More

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 13, 2004

The Devil is a Thief and a Robber. Christians need to put a stop to the Devil’s acts of thievery in their lives. Satan takes advantage of Christians because they are ignorant of his devices and do not understand what belongs to them in Christ. How Satan s

LET HIM THAT STOLE STEAL NO MORE 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. Eph 4:27-28 KJV “Neither give place to the devil. (NIV and do not give the devil a foothold.) 28 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Ephesians 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Will, Your Will, Which Will?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2004

If you are a Christian, the way you live your life and the decisions you make are directly tied to your faith. They are tied to your faith because when you became a Christian, you turned over Lordship and control to Jesus Christ.

God’s Will, Your Will, Which Will? Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION... Pastoral Call. Source: unknown A minister received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Little Man Treed

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 1, 2004

The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord.

A Little Man Treed (Lk. 19:1-10) Intro. The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord. He was both man and He was God. Human and divine, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

seeing evangelism as the purpose of the church

Intro: We have started talking about the purpose of the church. I hope you came out to church on purpose this morning. If so, for what purpose? We mentioned last week that the church exists to celebrate the presence of God: Worship. But, there are other purposes as well. What would you think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feminism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

What the Bible says about feminism

Intro: We have been talking in the last few weeks about times when even the best of us, as much as we want to follow God, can be caught in the snares of Satan. And just for those of you who have been wondering, I caught my chipmunk last Sunday. We named him Scamper and sent him off running into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist