Sermons on Before Abraham Was:

God Has Established . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Cradle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Allowing Christ a larger place in our lives and in our world than as the Babe of Bethlehem

Babies are something special. I can never forget what it was like to see my two girls at their birth. That is a feeling and experience that nothing else can quite match — unless it is the birth of grandchildren. There is a special feeling each time I visit new parents in the hospital. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Matthew 13:53-57

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Peace

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. {perfect...: Heb. peace, peace} {mind: or, thought, or, imagination} The countries of our world need peace. On the basis of the computation in the Moscow Gazette, Gustave Valbert in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Belshazzar's Feast Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Belshazzar’s drunken feasting turned into sacrilege resulting in God’s judgement and Daniel courageously delivered God’s verdict to the doomed king.

DANIEL 5 - BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST This chapter deals with Belshazzar’s feast and makes a striking contrast with the previous chapter which described Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion. Both kings heard the Word of God - and for them it was a final word - but what a difference in their response. The author ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Fountain Will Be Opened Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here is a prophecy that tells us about God’s plan for salvation for his people, including the suffering and glorification of Jesus Christ who is to come.

One of the difficulties people have when they first become Christians and begin studying the Bible, is what to do with the Old Testament. In fact some people never quite work that one out. It seems so foreign doesn’t it? It’s full of stories of wars; of God’s favouritism towards the people of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

What Is A Soul Worth To You?

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.

"Busy souls have no time to be busybodies." ++++ "As you walk on the sands of time, take care what your footprints reveal; So the imprint you leave may be that of a soul, and not that of a heel!" - Unknown Pulpit Helps, Oct. 1991, p. 8. ++++ Michaelangelo, the sculptor, who died in 1564, left in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Assurance Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ.

Death! It’s one of the 2 great certainties in life. Death and taxation aren’t they? Death! If you ever want to kill a conversation, just start talking about death. We’ll all face it in the end, but none of us seems to want to face it now. It’s almost as though we’re scared of it. For some there’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

An Eager Unashamed Debtor For The Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul tells the believers at Rome why he is so eager to visit them; because he is a debtor to and is not ashamed of the Gospel.

I think that most people want to visit the capital city of their homeland. I remember when my parents took the family to London when we were in our teens. To visit the capital was quite an occasion, especially nearly 50 years ago when travelling wasn’t so easy as it is now. It was quite something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God's Foolishness

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Once In One Accord

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians.

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians. The topic has fueled division and persecution, accusations and misunderstandings that have long fragmented the body of Christ. What was meant to draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embrace The Triangle Of Mediocrity Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

The third in the series. About not taking risks or chances. Not having faith/trusting in God. Being crippled by fear. Something like that.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (3) Embrace the Triangle of Mediocrity Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 16 January 2000 Summer is one of my favourite TV watching times of the year. With all the tennis and cricket it is very easy to be wholeheartedly mediocre. But there was a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

An Intentional Witness Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Fifth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: Witness INTRODUCTION: President Clinton was down in the swamps where he slipped away from the Secret Service and was out jogging long the scenic paths that crisscross the country. As he was jogging, he accidentally tripped and fell off a narrow bridge into the black, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's Alive! So What?

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

The Resurrection is not just an event. It is a transformation event that has consequences for a believers life.

He’s Alive! So What? Consequences of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. As I approach these women, I hear them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001

Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other