Sermons on Back Track:

The Church’s Context Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010

When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ships Of The Bible

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 1, 2004

Just got back from a cruise and this seemed fitting.

We love cruising! We took our first cruise in 2007 and decided that as long as we were able to, that we were going to cruise every year. And we have, mostly Caribbean but one Alaskan and we are looking at the possibility of a Baltic Sea cruise, maybe in 2019. And cruising seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become Putty In God's Hands....again

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

The believing Christian is always trying to go back to clay.

How To Become Putty In God’s Hands......Again. March 3, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (Many ideas and thoughts in this message were inspired from A.W. Tozer’s The Pursuit of God) Introduction: A In the beginning pages of scripture we see God making man in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Slows Down Progress

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

The actions of one person, held back several people.

I. Sin defaces the character of God¡¦s people * Moses had to hid 40 years * Achan was destroyed by his sin * Jimmy Swaggart * Jim Bakker II. Sin destroys not only the individual but many times his family and friends * Jim Baker ended up in a divorce * Jessica Hahn wound ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Turn Off The Faucet

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

KEEP ALLOWING THE OLD MAN TO CREEP BACK IN.

TURN OFF THE FAUCET GAL 2:20 JOHN 3:30 INTRO: JESUS “COME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF DEVIL” A). THIEF COMES BUT TO KILL, STEAL, DESTROY (BRING BAD) B). DEVIL IS THE ANCHOR BEHIND THE SIN IN OUR LIFE, BUT IT IS LUST OF FLESH THAT TURNS INTO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Life On Pause

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

It is time to get out of the rat race and backe to God.

Put Life on Pause PSLAMS 46:1-11 1 God the Refuge of His People. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

Jesus calls a church on life support back to life

CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD REV 3:1-6 AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse 7 arrested for fraud 19 accused of writing bad checks 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Plastic Surgery

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 29, 2001

The potter wants to put you back together again.

PLASTIC SURGERY Isaiah 64:4-8 Text: verse 8 Song: Amazing Grace (page 132) 1. Amazing grace - how sweet the sound - That saved a wretch like me! - I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; - How precious ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holding The Course During Life's Hurricanes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

What we put into life we get back.

Holding the Course During Life’s Hurricanes Gal. 6:7-9Sept. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Many of us have been glued to the television with images from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Carnage, destruction of Hurricane Katrina is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001

WHO AND WHAT WILL YOU BE WHEN THE LORD COMES BACK

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 08-29-01 PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHO AM I? PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lystras Of Life

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life.

Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life. Intro.: 1. Illust. "May the road rise up to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields; And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:18-20

Daniel Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 7, 2009

What will take place before Christ comes back?

Daniel – Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Outline I. The Description of the End Times (12:1-4) a. The Suffering (12:1) b. The Separation (12:2) c. The Shining (12:3) d. The Sealing (12:4) II. The Duration of the End Times (11:5-13) a. 1,260 Days (12:5-10) b. 1,290 Days (12:11) c. 1,335 Days ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How About Love?

Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009

How do you look back on your life?

A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Catholic