Sermons on Basic Gospel:

Finished!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

There are many things that God has finished.

Finished! Intro. About four years ago, I started to clean and organize the office in our home…. It’s not finished. About three months ago, I started working on a biography for our web site…it’s not finished. How many have a hard time finishing something you started? -We often start out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Good For Me

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Depends On God Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A message on the power of God in everything.

Everything Depends on God Colossians 1:16 Intro. In weeks past we have talked about how… Everything Begins With God Everything Is For God Everything Belongs To God. Colossians 1:12-17 Everything Depends on God By Him all things consist. soon-is-tah’-o – holds together By Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Colossians 1:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Temples Under Construction

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004

God’s calling on every Christian is to ensure that our "temples," Body, Soul, and Spirit are cultivated and ready for the Lord to use.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Temples Under Construction" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running Or Stumbling: How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

Are you running or stumbling? What can throw you off course or cause you to stumble? I believe there are at least three areas that will hinder, check, or retard your ability to run the race and finish well: Lack of Compulsion, Lack of Concentration, and L

RUNNING OR STUMBLING: HOW WILL YOU FINISH? GALATIANS 5:7-9 INTRODUCTION: In his writings, Paul often uses analogies from the Olympic Games to teach spiritual truths. He makes reference to Christians being like athletes in training, to shadow boxing, wrestling, and racers. The swift runner was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Reconciliation Factor Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004

God wants you to enjoy relationships of oneness.

Matthew 5:23-26 The Reconciliation Factor Introduction During the month of August I dealt with the subject of unity, exploring what exactly unity is and how it applies to our various relationships with God, with our fellow church members, with our husbands or wives, and by inference every other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

When I Give The Best Of My Service

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Sep 30, 2004

In everything that we do for the God, it ought to be our best.

When I Give The Best Of My Service I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 My brothers and sisters, what God wants and what God deserves is all our being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Working For Our Good Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 4, 2004

Throughout the entire course of human history, God has been working toward the salvation of His people.

God Working For Our Good Rom. 8:28 Intro.: We usually apply this passage to our personal lives, especially when there is calamity. Of course, that’s valid, but there is much more in view. It involves cosmic events. God’s eternal plan to redeem mankind is in view as the apostle writes. God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Great Importance Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon based off of Acts 2:42 and the breaking of bread, depicting the importance of Christian communion each week!

A Matter of Great Importance! Day of Atonement They provided the lamb It is reversed today God provided the Lamb He died once for all This is the single most important event in history We have the opportunity to remember it each week We remind everyone that Jesus died for our sins Acts 2:42; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genius Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Looking at fellowship and how we overlook so much of what it means to us as Christians, but really Christianity offers something no other "religion" does, true fellowship.

The Genius of Christianity! Story of Linda and Whitehorse Community is the genius of Christianity -having areas of interest in common, sharing things Acts 2:42 Koinonia- sharing, participation, contribution Let’s study this more! Acts 2:44-47 Where is the community in this passage? V. 44- in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

The 3rd of a series of sermons delivered by the pastors of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church during its participation in the 40 Days of Purpose

Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s purposes for your life. The last time I preached we focused on one of the purposes of life – “You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure.” Your first purpose is to get to know and love God. That’s called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making Good/Godly Decisions

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004

This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other