Sermons on Be Strong:

A Strange Ordeal? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2002

This sermon explains why we encounter fiery trials and encourages us to seek to deepen our faith through them rather than simply ask God to get us through them.

A Strange Ordeal? Daniel 3 October 20, 2002 Intro: A. [Charles H. Spurgeon] “I dare say that the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness.” B. Today in the third chapter of Daniel and the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Yards After Contact Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002

Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Face Of An Angel Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon illustrates how we can have peace even in the midst of difficult circumstances when when we let go of everything else and simply seek God.

The Face of an Angel Acts 6:8-15 April 14, 2002 Intro: A. [Change, 1000 Windows, Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publish Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1997, p. 20] Gaston Bachelard wrote, "If one were to give an account of all the doors one has closed and opened, of all the doors he would like to reopen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002

Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Saint Of Sharing

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002

John the Baptist calls us to share. If we follow his direction — Behold! The Christ is already among us!

The Patron Saint of Sharing Luke 3:7–20 • Isaiah 12:2-6 December 14, 1997 • Third Sunday in Advent (c) “What shall we do?” That’s the question asked of John the Baptist three times in this story. The multitudes ask: “What shall we do?” The tax collectors ask: “Teacher, what shall we do?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-20, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Filled Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Disciples of Jesus are filled with the Spirit.

FILLED UP Acts 2:1-13 S: Holy Spirit—the Church Begins Th: Freed to Minister Pr: DISCIPLES OF JESUS ARE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Steps TS: We will find in Acts 2:1-13 three steps that describe how the church began and how disciples of Jesus are filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guarantee

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God rewards our giving.

GOD’S GUARANTEE II Corinthians 9:6-7 S: Finances Th: Supporting Kingdom work Pr: God rewards our giving. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three reasons why God rewards our giving. The _____ reason why God rewards our giving is… I. HE WANTS TO BE FIRST. II. HE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem.

As we come to chs 9 & 10 of Zechariah it might be helpful to know that the book is divided into 3 parts: 1-6: Visions God says: return to me and I will return to you I will judge the nations rebuild Jerusalem forgive your sins raise up godly leaders bring the nations ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We need our older people.

NOT DONE YET Psalm 71:18 S: Discipleship—Mentoring Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE NEED OUR OLDER PEOPLE. ?: Why? For what? KW: Purposes TS: We will find in our study three purposes that demonstrate why we need our older people. The ____ purpose is that our older people are to be… I. PRIZED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18, Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Go!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to communicate Jesus to people.

READY TO GO! John 1:19-28 S: Preparing others for Jesus Th: “My Life as God’s Light” Pr: WE ARE TO COMMUNICATE JESUS TO PEOPLE. ?: How? KW: Ways to communicate TS: We will find in John 1:19-28 four ways to communicate Jesus to people. The ____ way we communicate Jesus to people is as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Common Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

How Paul spoke about the benefits of communion in the fellowship that it brought about.

April 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Going To The Deep End

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In these verses Paul is telling them to go to the deep end, to leave behind the “waters of shallow Christianity” to keep doing what they are doing, and to do even more. (1 Thessalonians - pt 4)

“Going To The Deep End” 1 Thessalonians Part 4 4:10 Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian & philosopher, told this parable, which he called “The Wild Duck of Denmark; A wild duck was flying northward with his mates across Europe during the springtime. En route, he happened to land in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004

1- God’s purpose in our worship 2- God’s purpose in our relationships

INTRO.- Where are you headed? Where are you going? ILL.- Two friends went hunting for moose in Canada every year. Each time they were flown out to the marshland in a small bush plane. After landing them at the hunting site, the pilot said, “I’ll pick you up in four days and you can only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ