Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helped Jonathan by encouraging him to believe God for great victories with his valiant faith.

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan Illustration:Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas. Quote:Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Sin Such A Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17) Illustration:For a long time I used to think this a silly, straw-splitting distinction: how could you hate what a man did and not hate the man? But years later it occurred to me that there was one man to whom I had been doing this all my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Privilege Brings Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging Around God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need.

1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Kokomo Frozen Custard....lemon... 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those like them... (2) people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Queen's Desire

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon examines the Queen of Sheba's desire and what she recived and relates it to the Bride of Christ.

"A Queen's Desire" 2 Chr. 9:1-12 We are the Bride of Christ, and we will rule and reign with Christ in the Mill. Paul said, 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Brethren Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 The name of Jesus means, “Jehovah is Salvation. This is the only means of salvation for all of mankind that is through the Shed Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ. Which is the provision of God in this life. It’s provided:  Freely  Faithfully (God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through James Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 27, 2000

Introductory message to the Book of James

A Jet Tour Through James - Practicality INTRODUCTION: James is a call to put faith to work. Mere words will not do. Agreement with a particular creed in not enough. Genuine faith will be displayed in a life that is increasingly maturing in Christ. We are saved by faith alone, but faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Prayer Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

How to have a genuine prayer life

Genuine Prayer Victory Temple a/g po box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Pastor Danny L. Williams Matt. 6:5-9 How many of us find it diffuclt to find time to Pray? Raise your Hand........ I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher: Jesus never taught his disiples how to preach , only how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God calls us to a life of persistence for Him

The Power of Persistence Luke 18.1-8 September 7, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of John Wycliffe: The first key leader in producing an English Bible, translated the Bible into English rather than Latin, done from Greek and Hebrew and was considered a traitor to the church, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Wedding Message

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2001

Some practical advice in a wedding message.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This message has been adapted from the comments of others. I hope that it might provide you with some ideas, too.) __________, __________, in just a few minutes you will publicly express your love, & pledge yourselves to each other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Go The Distance (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

God is calling us to finish the race of life with Him

Go the Distance Part 1 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 May 23, 1999 Morning Service Introduction I. Story of Jean - Dominique Bauby A, Work: French journalist, age of 45 was editor of fashion magazine Elle, very successful, December of 1995, he suffered a stroke B. After the stroke: Buaby was completely ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

It Depends On Whose Hands Your In

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 10, 2001

A sermon to show whose hands we should put our trust in.

IT Depends on whose hands your in. Written By Pastor Rev. Jeff Sturdivant 11-00 IT DEPENDS WHOSE HANDS IT’S IN A basketball in my hands is worth about $19 A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million It depends whose hands it’s in A baseball in my hands is worth about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, 1 Chronicles 21:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In Denial

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Deny his accusations the power he wants to have over you.

Living in Denial John 15:18-20 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaction Of Two Cities To The Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

Different reactions to Jesus’ ministry

REACTION OF TWO CITIES TO THE MINISTRY OF JESUS Luke 4:14-44 Introduction: JESUS’ Judean Ministry (Between v. 13 & v. 14; John 1-4) A. Calls His first disciples (John 1: 35-51) B. Performs His first miracle (John 2: 1-11) C. First cleanses the Temple (John 2: 12-25) D. Meets Nicodemus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Baptist