Sermons on Avenge:

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 8 Revelation

Revelation Step by Step Chapter by Chapter Chapter 8 REVELATION 8:1-5 (8:1-5) Introduction: remember what we have just seen. God has just handed Jesus Christ the great book of destiny, the book that tells about the end of the world. The book was so full and so mysterious that it was bound with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Your Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

In this text, the writer of Hebrews was exhorting them to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what kind of trials they might have to face. These words are an encouragement for all believers going through difficult days.

MAINTAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Hebrews 10:26-38 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Honor: Rewards Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?

There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Prayerables Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004

Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 18, 2005

Continuance of the Lessons on the Book of Matthew. Breaking it down to its simplest form to help others understand. All Ages from 18-50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay In The Presence Of The Lord!

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 10, 2003

A call for people to get into and stay in the presence of the Lord. More light on the mark of Cain and other interesting facts in Gen 4.

Stay in the presence of the Lord! Cain’s mistake! Let’s walk through Gen 4 tonight and see what we can learn from this powerful book. I will expose the scripture verse by verse for you. Genesis 4:1-24 [1]And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Out & Stepping Up!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 23, 2003

Be willing to get out of our boats.I want to encourage you get out of the boat. Not only do I want to encourage you to get out of the boat, but also want you to remember whatever happens move toward Jesus. When you have problems in your home, and problems

Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks. 9 You parents—if your children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be An Overcomer, Or You'll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting.

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting. Could it be we did because of the response we began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Balancing The 'do's' And 'don'ts' Of Scripture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture.

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture." At the heart of the problem is an inability to grow in all aspects of one's faith. Some people attend church all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy - Part 2

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001

Talks about what it means to have joy. Includes an exhaustive outline on every reason the Bible gives to have joy. A great resource & encouragement for pastors

TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2: Joy Last week, we started this series on the Fruit of the Spirit as we talked about “Love.” We talked about the different Greek words for love & their differences. There is so much attention paid to love & its variations. However, as we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Promise In The Child-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist