Sermons on Baal Perazim:

The Begatitudes

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2003

A Christmas message from Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. Big Idea: God’s plan always comes together.

“The Begatitudes” Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Many of us need to hear a message of hope this morning. Some in our church community are pretty discouraged right now. There’s a grayness that’s overshadowing our lives, and the season we’re in often makes it worse, not better. ß Some are facing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Call For Today

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

A call for the followers of Christ to once again speak with a prophetic voice to our society.

Prophetic Vision Outline Sunday night, December 14, 2003 Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Introduction: A. There was always a special relationship between the king and prophet in the land of Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Soon To Quit!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

preachers/laymen alike--We have the promise of GOD’S PRESENCE, PROTECTION, POTENTIAL!

“Too Soon to Quit” I suppose all of us at some time or another want to give up and quit/there’s no use/harder I try, worse things get/don’t witness, no one listens/just spinning wheels/getting nothing at church/daily stresses and problems are all vanity/job/ever find happiness?/daily grind ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:15

Denomination: Baptist

Naked At The Table

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 9, 2004

God prepared the very first table fellowship in the Garden of Eden so we might know how to worship and have communion with Him.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA NAKED AT THE TABLE BACKGROUND: A. Today, as is our monthly practice, we will observe the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. 1. What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? a. We may remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Taking On A New Identity In Christ"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 10, 2005

Too many times we allow old labels to stick tightly even after we have come to Christ. How can we get old negative labels off so that we can become what Christ intended for us to be?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree August 14, 2005 Taking on a New Identity in Christ Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that he was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Spiritual 'second Wind' [depression / Discouragement / Quitting / Storms] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 20, 2005

The Gulf Coast doesn’t want a 2nd wind, but the Apostle Paul needed a spiritual one, and so do we at times. *3 promises God gave Paul and offers us to help us keep on keeping on. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint template.

A Spiritual Second Wind Acts 18:1-11 I suppose all of us at some time or another get depressed, or want to give up and quit. In the heat of a moment we’ll say, "I’ll just leave this job, this church, or this family, and they’ll miss me…they’ll wish they had treated me different!" Often we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

At The Threshold Of Heaven, On The Edge Of Hell

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Apr 11, 2005

This Easter Message may be somewhat non-traditional, but it is one that I myself, being a survivor of the recent B.P.Texas City Plant’s explosion tragedy, will never forget. I hope this message is an encouragement to all, as it is for me.

TEXT: JOHN 12:32/ "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33) This He said, signifying what death He should die." Introduction: We should all know the real meaning of Easter, and the real reason for the season...and that is JESUS CHRIST, His death, burial, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failure

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

why we feel like a failure

Intro: Did you get the chance to watch the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” over Christmas or New Years? I did - we have it on video and we normally watch it every year. Remember the story - God sends Clarence Oddbody, angel 2nd class, down to help George Bailey. George is about to take his life, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warring Over Wealth Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.

Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 21, 2004

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE CAUSE OF BACKSLIDING, THE CHARACTER OF BACKSLIDING, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING.

BACKSLIDING Jeremiah 8:1-7 Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24. It is breaking fellowship with God, it is becoming at ease in the things of God. It can be out of Church or in Church. A backslider is a saved person who falls backwards into sin. We have the examples ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Serving?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004

This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:15

Denomination: *other

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Tender Love Of God

Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002

Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Josiah: Too Young To Lead Revival? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

6th in the series "Revival in the Land." Josiah shows that even a young person can be a spiritual leader.

Introduction Hattie May Wiatt lived near a church where the Sunday School was very crowded, one day the pastor, Russel Conwell found her crying outside the building because there was no room inside and he told her that one day when they had raised enough money they would have buildings big enough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God