Sermons on Avoiding Frauds:

Title: The Journey Into Maturiry

Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 20, 2002

This sermon will help the young people to see education as a process for hel[ping themselves to become mature.

Introduction:The church at Philipi was Paul’s "joy and crown" (4:1). Of all his churches it gave him the least trouble, perhaps no trouble at all, and the most satisfaction. So Philippians is a letter of joy, brimming over with expectations of gratitude, affection and love. Philippians is also a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Taught That It Was Ok To Disagree As Long As One Was Not Disagreeable In Manner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree.

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned off to the messenger. One day the Jews accused Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Balances His Judgment With Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth.

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth. (John 16:13) Many people stumble and fall because they tend to drift toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Makes Us Different

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Survey For The Servant

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

In order to be an effective servant for Christ, we must make sure a number of areas of our testimony and life are in check.

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Three: A Survey for the Servant. (10:31-42) I. Introduction. --Have you ever been in a Mall and gotten cornered by one of those people with a clipboard in their hand, wanting to take a ridiculous survey? I try to avoid those folks as much as possible, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts Illustration:How to turn a disagreement into a feud: 1. Be sure to develop and maintain a healthy fear of conflict, letting your own feelings build up so you are in an explosive frame of mind. 2. If you must state your concerns, be as vague and general as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Came To The Altar Too Late

Contributed by David Carter on Apr 4, 2001

Repentance that came too late

THE MAN WHO CAME TO THE ALTAR TOO LATE Text: I Kings 2: 28-34 HERE WE FIND A REAL SAD PICTURE: JOAB LAYING ON A BLOOD SOAKED ALTAR, DEAD! --- Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.. (V.28) which he had yet very seldom ever done before. As far as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Paths/Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRENGTH AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY

BIG IDEA: RIGHTEOUSNESS IS WORTH IT - BOTH NOW AND FOREVER! (THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY) INTRODUCTION: Poem by Robert Frost - "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.... I took the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006

JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of The Moral Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 28, 2004

Jesus’ "parables" brought EVERYDAY experiences along side ETERNAL truths and this is the first sermon in a series that brings NASCAR next to Christian life.

Selected Exposition #108 Series: NASCAR Comes to Church Title: The Story of the Moral Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living according to God’s Pattern Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to consider his pattern for life in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing W/ God's Complaints

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes.

Dealing w/God’s Complaints We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes. EPHESUS Work and endurance without love. How is that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Knock-Out

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS

DOUBLE KNOCK-OUT ROMANS 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. A certain boxer went to the ring for boxing championship . He had left his wife behind who watched the game on TV. I believed she was a bit nervous just before the bout, that is normal, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal