Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

A sermon on how we look at others that don’t look like us

ARE YOU IMPARTIAL JAMES 2:1-13 1. DO NOT JUDGE I have often sat and thought about what it really means to be a Christian. I asked myself questions about how I was supposed to act, show my faith, or speak. I have thought about how I was supposed to treat other people. What were some examples ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Genesis Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

The Christian faith is beyond all other religions in its divine origin, its distinct nature, its deliberate thrust and its definite objective. It is worthy of each person’s consideration.

THE GENESIS OF CHRISTIANITY. Acts 1:1-3 Int. Thank God for the book we know as The Acts of the Apostles! Without this book the New Testament would be greatly weakened. We are given four accounts of the Life of our Lord Jesus, but only one which has to do with the Genesis or the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Plus Jesus Means A Lot

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 26, 2004

The reason theat many of us go liking in the Church is, we go away spiritually hungry, we have Bread and Fish but no Jesus.

A LITTLE PLUS JESUS MEANS A LOT MATT. 14:15-20 NOW, I DON’T MEAN FOR YOU TO THINK THAT THE ORDER IN WHICH I NAMED THEM HAVE ANYHTING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE. IF IT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE, I WOULD SAY JESUS, BREAD AND FISH. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT BREAD AND FISH FIRST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004

This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The 8 Labors Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 30, 2004

Just like Hercules, the Apostle Paul was given a commission by his King to labor for the people and to serve Him. Verse 25 tells us that God commissioned Paul to serve Him and to labor for the Gospel. These labors of Paul were not for fame or fortune, b

THE 8 LABORS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL COLOSSIANS 1:24-2:5 INTRODUCTION... (http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/labors.html) There is a famous story that you perhaps read in high school or college about the Greek hero Hercules. The goddess Hera, determined to make trouble for Hercules, made him lose ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of Maturity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005

A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Health Checks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005

There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earmarks Of The Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Earmarks or distinguishing marks of the Christian.

INTRO.- The apostle Paul bore the marks of Jesus on his body. What did he mean? Many commentators suggest that those “marks” were scars from being beaten as a Christian. Do you have any distinguishing marks that you are a Christian? ILL. - I heard it said years ago that if you were sent to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, 2 Chronicles 6:17, Galatians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"And Angels Came..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2005

Opportunities can drop in your lap if you have your lap where opportunties drop. Jesus took every opportuntiy He could to fight the Satan’s offers in the wilderness. Let’s examine the fight together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH by Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Let’s begin with "Who Am I?" I was born Sept 1, 1923 and I weighed 12 pounds at birth. I was nick named "Bambino Rocco. I was raised in Brockton, Mass. and lived across from the famous James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Cause And Cure, Discouragement

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 19, 2005

healing for the discouraged

Intro: one subject that many preachers try to avoid is discouragement or depression. One of the reasons is simple: there are many super-saints that say it is a sin for a Christian to battle with discouragement or depression. As you read the Word of God you see Moses, Elijah, David, Paul and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Weary Of My Crying..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 20, 2005

Worry gives a small thing a big shadow. David knew the feeling all too well. His suffering can be attributed to four areas of his life. Let’s examine them together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Have you ever been at the point in your life that no matter which way you turn there was "something" or "someone" that had been appointed as the ambassador of pain and conflict for your life? I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:3

Denomination: Baptist