Sermons on Before Abraham Was:

Constant Safeguards Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 15, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the C is constant safequards. Safeguards are meant to be devices to protect us from ourselves and others.

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. ¡§Constant Safeguards¡¨ September 18, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd¡¦s Covenant over the last few weeks. This is a covenant that has been established by Focus on the Family and their Pastoral Ministry department. It is meant to give a guideline for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Hear

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005

Come and Hear what the Lord has done for me, and for us all. We are a people that are truly blessed!

COME AND HEAR By Pastor Jim May Psalms 66:16-20, "Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: But verily God hath heard me; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20, Psalm 66:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fundamentals Of Friendship

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 5, 2005

Fundamentals of Friendship from Paul’s joyful letter to the Philippians.

In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi he talks a lot about joy. One of the things you can’t imagine a joyful person being without is friends. Joyful people make friends. Joyful people are friends to others. If you really want to enjoy your life you will need friends. God created us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Escaping The Squeeze Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 18, 2005

As Christians we need to understand that temptation is apart of life, but we can resist and have the victory... but we need to know the key.

Escaping The Squeeze of Temptation Series #2 Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 10, 2005 I Cor. 10: 12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Experience God Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

The "Hand of God" was with Ezra because: 1. He Studied God’s Word 2. He observed God’s Word 3. He Taught God’s Word

www.pastorlarry.net Title: How to Experience God Text: Ezra 7 (esp. vv. 6-10) Author: Larry C. Brincefield 1. Since the dawn of history… • Mankind has sought a relationship with God… • Adam and Eve longed to walk thru the Garden of Eden with their Creator in the cool of the day… • And ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

Too Good To Be True

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005

The church is a place of change.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Coals Of Fire On Difficult People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 1, 2005

This message tells us how to treat people who hurt you. Romans 12:14-21 describes how to deal with difficult people.

”Putting Coals of Fire on Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 When someone hurts you how are you to respond? With revenge or love? Before Christ the Old Testament law was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Jesus brought a new level of ethical law, the law of love. The word “revenge” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Place People Yearn To Be

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Making a church a place people yearn to be

Last week I asked you to consider how you might finish the statement, I Like Church But,….. The question was intended make you look at the simple problems in the church, the things that tend to irritate us. The kind of things that an outsider might find a roadblock to Jesus Christ. I hope that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Your Money Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Learning how to be wise with your money frees us up to be all that God wants us to be. And it increases our joy!

The piggy bank. In old England around the 15th century, people made all kinds of useful objects out of clay, including dishes and jars to hold spare change. Metal wasn’t used much and it was very expensive. So, dishes and jars were made from an easily available orange clay that was called ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005

Grimaced faces. Hurried living. Curt answers. These are all indicators that someone needs a revival of meekness (gentleness).

“Blessed are the meek [in spirit], for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) “28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal