Sermons on Authentic Discipleship:

The Secrets Of True Living

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 25, 2003

We are called to live for Jesus with every fiber of our being and in every area of our lives.

The Secrets of True Living Luke 14:25-35 October 5, 2003 Morning Service “If you’re not doing something with your life, it doesn’t matter how long it is.” Peace Corps Commercial Life without Christ is merely existing There is no possible way to truly express what belief in Christ does to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons For Church Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 1, 2003

You may have never heard of Epaphroditus. He is only mentioned here in Philippians chapter 2 and then again briefly in Chapter 4. But Epaphroditus gives us a great example of Christian Commitment.

As we face the coming days we are going to need a new level of Christian commitment. What we find in these verses of scripture is exactly that, an example of Christian commitment. Illustration: Christian commitment You have all heard Hand ell’s Messiah and you love to hear the words to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of A Christ-Centered Life

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2003

Salvation is a free gift, it can’t be earned or deserved. However, for the Christian to live a life Centered on Christ...it will cost us something. David would not give what did not cost him anything...so what are our "costs"?

"The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" SONG TO INTRODUCE THE MESSAGE - "Yes, Lord, Yes" Oh, how we MUST say yes! -Like Isaac’s willingness as he gave his life on the altar...we too must be willing to say YES to what God asks? Now, I know that most of us have already said yes to the Lord...being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Other

We Don't Belong To The World

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

Jesus says there’s no straddling the fence. If you abide in him, you no longer abide in the world, and it will hate you as a result.

Last week, Steve rushed us along at breathtaking speed, covered like five verses in John 15. Want to pick up where he left off and talk little more about our relationship with the world. READ John 15:18-16:4. Wish could have gotten a clip of this quickly. “Witness,” Harrison Ford, Kelly McGinnis. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Obeying Out Of Love

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Out of gratefulness for our rescue, we desire to obey God

John 14:15-24 (May wonder why we’re taking so long to get through this. Ann picks chicken bones clean. Let’s make sure we get every morsel of truth from these chapters.) · Jesus spending this night before crucifixion with followers, had to pick one theme of what he says I think it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Brethren

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This sermon deals with the choices we make in life which rob us of other things.

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat 10/26/03 NLF I Samuel 15:13-23 Luke 10:38-41 Let’s meet a few people today. Randall is the star football player on the team. Last week against Southside, Randall rushed for 250 yards, and scored six touchdowns in the 70 to 6 blowout of East River. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:13-23, Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News For Hard Times!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how hard the road may be there is good news for those who will trust in Jesus.

Good News For Hard Times! Acts 9:32-43 Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and learn of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine As Lights To The World Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Live an empowered life, obey with fear and trembling, and have a Christ-like attitude so you can eagerly wait for the day He will find us faithful.

Shine as Lights to the World Philippians 2:12-16 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, 1 Corinthians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Hold Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

To lay hold of our calling is to get an eternal perspective. Not to wait for heaven, but to press toward the prize.

Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Mature Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#2 in "Let Us" Series

#2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Sure Of Your Election

Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002

As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of Fasting

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Out From The Crowd

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with our willingness to step out and stand alone for the cause of Jesus Christ. Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" knows Him as such.

Step Out From The Crowd NLF 9/15/02 OT 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 Mark 8:31-39 Text Matthew 7:21-37 Have you ever seen one of the cartoons in which about 10 people are standing in a straight line. Usually they are in the army, and the sergeant has a tough assignment that needs to be done by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-37, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

25 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002

Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Smokejumpers

Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002

Smokejumpers are the elite of the elite firefighters jumping straight into the fight of their lives, as Jesus did for us.

“Smokejumpers” John 13:31-35 Sunday, May 13, 2001 All services PRAY… & Intro… Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How might the life and love you share with those close ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ