Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

Should You Believe In The Trinity?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 23, 2002

A biblical defense of the Trinity.

Should You Believe In The Trinity? A Biblical Defence Of The Trinity Introduction False teachers have always attacked the central and fundamental doctrines of the faith: the Virgin birth, the bodily resurrection of Christ, the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. These fundamental Bible truths were, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel According To You

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 1, 2002

This sermon stresses the importance of preaching the true Gospel of Christ, and also living it.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU Text: 2nd Corinthians 3:2 Introduction- This message is really for preachers. It can apply to all believers, but specifically, I have ministers of the Gospel in mind in the things that I will say today. It is a great and tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall The Ark Come To Me

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

How to receive the presence and blessing of God in your life

How shall the ark of God come to me? Greater than Shakespeare’s probing the human experience with the question, "to be or not to be?" David’s question here is one which strikes terror, anxiety, frustration in the souls of men. The ark of God, now enfamed by Indiana Jones, was said to be the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-14, 2 Samuel 6:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001

God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Without Hope - Part Two

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

There have been times when the events of life have created what we sometimes see as a hopeless situation. Things are never hopeless when Jesus appears on the scene.

NEVER WITHOUT HOPE – Part 2 Mark 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this message we saw that Jesus was on His way to the home of Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, to heal his little girl. She was sick unto death. On the way there was a woman with an issue of blood that was healed by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 8, 2001

Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2001

Remembrance Sunday John 15:9-17 I am not old enough to remember the Second World War – I was born ten years after it ended. But my father and my Uncle Don were involved in the war. Story: Dad served in the North African campaign and was at Alamein. He also served in the Italian campaign. At ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Marks Of Effective Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001

Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Have We Been Changed

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2001

This New Year’s sermon ask the question if we have changed spiritually after 9/11/01. It is also a challenge to be different in 2002.

Sunday Morning December 30, 2001 New Year’s Sermon Bel Aire Baptist Church HAVE WE BEEN CHANGED? James 1 Introduction: [Play video clip “Now What?”] 1. As we begin to look at the end of year 2001 and toward 2002, I must ask the question, “Have We Been Changed?” 2. As I watched the news coverage ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Behold I Send Forth

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us.

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us. Intro.: 1. Illust. In Northwest Ohio there is an incredibly rich section of land along the Scioto River called "The Scioto Marsh." Actually it used to be a marsh. About 100 years ago a series of ditches were dug to drain it and it became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

A Second Chance

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them.

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them. Intro.: Announce text: John 21--a resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples. I. A FISHING STORY (21:1-14). < Read and comment ... > A. After Verse Three: 1. Peter, James, & John are fishermen by trade. 2. Why do they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Your Daddy Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.

Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.: 1. Possible to become a Christian and seemingly not have to change very much at all. a. Might have a few moral adjustments to make. b. If already moral, it would appear nothing changes. 2. We want to challenge that notion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Deacons: Servants Of The Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance.

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance. Intro.: 1. Earlier this year this congregation appointed its first group of elders. a. Watershed event in our history. b. Reflective of our desire to imitate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12