Sermons on Be Committed:

God's Remedy

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

God knows our limitation and he knows that through Christ alone our forgiveness will become possible.

THE TRUE STORY OF THE LAST SUPPER. The painting of the Last Supper is extremely interesting and instructive. The two incidents connected with it afford a most convincing lesson on the effects of right and wrong thinking in the life of a boy or a girl or a man or a woman. Leonardo da Vinci, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Minus Wrong = ?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 2, 2004

We have all sinned. We’re all displeased by sin, and that disease is fatal. Perhaps these are some of the same things that drove this young ruler in the Bible to seek advice and counsel from Jesus Christ.

What are people looking for? The same as young man in the Bible. There is a restless among people, especially among youth today; there’s a feeling of emptiness and dependency, a sense of guilt. There’s a strong desire for an ideology that will give meaning to our existence. We have all sinned. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004

God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Escape! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Marathon Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

In order to understand how to have a marriage that lasts, you must follow God’s instruction manual.

How to Have a Marathon Marriage It’s interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked how you decide who to marry, Kirsten, age 10 answered this way: “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Secuirty And Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

When marriages crumble, we often hear people say that they just must have been “wrong” for each other. More often than not, being right or wrong for someone depends not on some mysterious compatibility quotient, but on how willing and able we are to help

Finding Security and Significance There are a lot of jokes and one-liners about marriage. It’s probably because as beautiful as marriage is, as set forth in the song we just heard, it’s also extremely challenging and can be pretty ugly at times. It was George Burns who said, “I was married by a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Call From God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Marathon Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The Lord calls us to keep the covenant of marriage. We must guard ourselves so that we do not break faith with our marriage partner.

Making a Marathon Marriage After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003

Because of our terrible lostness,God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He need a lot more than image; He needed someone unaffected by the world’s value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

"Lost Sheep" Isaiah 53:1-9 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have been treated in the past several weeks to quite a show, haven’t we? On the TV we have watched with pride and with amazement as the brave men ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Israel Asks For A King

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

Learning from the mistakes of Israel asking for a king and making Jesus the King and Lord of our lives

1 Samuel 8:1-9 Israel asks for a king Primary Purpose Statement: To call on the congregation to make Christ Lord and King and to avoid the mistakes of Israel. I want to talk with you this morning about learning from mistakes. In the passage we are looking at today, we see the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Model For Relating To God

Contributed by James Steen on Jul 1, 2003

Biblical marriage lessons dealing with intimacy, faithfulness and submission are applicable as well to our relationship with Christ.

TITLE: A Marriage Model for Relating to God Essence of the Sermon in a Sentence ESS: Biblical marriage lessons dealing with intimacy, faithfulness and submission are applicable as well to our relationship with Christ. TEXT: Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves In Bondage

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 7, 2003

Reason Israelites were in Egypt.

Souls in slavery. Exodus 1:1 -- 7. 06/22/03 Moses is one of the most prominent men found in the Old Testament. He was truly a man of God. Even his obituary bears his greatness, it says, “there arose not-a -profit sense in Israel like unto Moses, whom the lord new face-to-face.” He was also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist