Sermons on Becoming:

"A New Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus said we need the life of God in order to live

JOHN 3:1-15 There are three aspects of spiritual birth: I. THE SPIRITUAL BIRTH IS ESSENTIAL 3:1-7 Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Correcting And Forgiving

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 5, 2002

What to do when a brother or sister in the faith sins.

CORRECTING AND FORGIVING SIN Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1 - 7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: 15 - 35 In today’s gospel reading Jesus addresses the question of what to do when you find a member of the congregation in sin. Our English translations of the bible have it, "When a brother sins ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-7, Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Close To The Cross But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 13, 2002

Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ!

Introduction: Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ! You may ask, “Why do you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

Guidance for reacting to the sin in our lives.

Judas Iscariot: Just Another Sinner Matthew 26:47-56/27:3-5 Introduction: Judas thought Jesus would lead a physical rebellion against Rome. He probably thought that he could spur Jesus to action. He was wrong. Satan brought about Judas’ sin. Satan used Judas’ love of money and desire for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Physician

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God’s heals what REALLY ails us.

The Greatest Physician 2 Kings 5:1-15 Introduction: Any doctor can cure most illnesses and treat most broken bones, but God is the greatest physician of all, for He cures us of our sin and heals our broken spirits. I. Our Sickness A. Naaman was a great general. – ILLUS – 4 year old with 6 in. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After Jesus

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

What can happen when we "chase after Jesus"?

¡§Chasing After Jesus¡¨ Text: Mark 5:24-34 Open: This woman was ¡§chasing after Jesus¡¨. Are we here today to chase after Jesus? Notice¡K ƒæ NOTICE¡KThe Bible says she ¡§spent all she had¡¨. Have you ever felt that way? You¡¦ve given life everything you¡¦ve got and you¡¦re ¡§spent¡¨ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:39, Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One And Only Gospel

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 13, 2002

All must come to obedience of the one and only true gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. Shh, don’t speak too loudly or someone might hear you. A. They might hear you say there is only one church 1. They might hear it is mandatory for a person to be baptized to be a Christian 2. They might hear you disagree with their understanding of the gospel. 3. Shhh, don’t let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Man

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

A VIEW OF HUMANITY VERSUS SPIRITUALITY. A DELICATE QUESTION. WHO’S THE MAN?

WHO’S THE MAN THE MAN OF MAN IS CHRIST THE MAN OF WOMAN IS MAN THE MAN OF CHRIST IS GOD WHO’S THE MAN? AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF MAN - GOD GAVE HIM DOMINION OVER THE CHURCH AS MAN IS THE HEAD OF HIS WIFE - GOD GAVE HIM RULE AND AUTHORITY OVER HIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Lucha Contra La Carne

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

CUANDO UNO TIENE DIFICULTADES EN LA VIDA CRISTIANA; SURGE EL PORQUE?

LA LUCHA CONTRA LA CARNE (COL. 3:23) INTRO: I. LAS LUCHAS CONSTANTES DE LA CARNE A. Gal. 5:16”Digo, pues: Andad en el Espíritu, y así jamás satisfaréis los malos deseos de la carne.” B. Gal. 5:17”Porque la carne desea lo que es contrario al Espíritu, y el Espíritu lo que es contrario a la ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002

The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Conversion

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002

This is a basic study of the means by which the Holy Spirit effects the conversion of sinners to Christ.

We are taught by Christ Jesus in John 3:3, 5, that "Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.... unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." In this passage, we learn that conversion - being born again - involves water and the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5, Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If It Ain't Broke......then Break It.

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Oct 23, 2002

A look at brokenness and how God wants us to be broken and turn to him for restoration. And from that restoration, we will become much stronger.

Good morning, So how many of you have heard the cliché…"if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it"…? Most people tend to abide by that with the exception of boys between 2 and 6. My youngest son, Dylan, fell into this category. And he still does to a certain extent. When he was 3 or 4, we were visiting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19, Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Nov 1, 2002

Evangelistic message proclaiming Jesus as the "Only Way"

Believe Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Intoduction I. Man is searching in all the wrong places for salvation. Illustration: There is an old story about an old man who was out walking one night, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: *other

When Your Cookie Crumbles, Realize God That Totally Forgives You Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004

CRUMBS HAPPEN! What will we do about them?

Psalm 103:10-12 “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (NIV) What makes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004

God wants our love for Him exclusively.

Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist