Sermons on Behold Thy Son:

The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

"An Early Christmas Present”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Dec 3, 2001

God has a pile of gifs that He wants you to have. But He doesn’t want to wait for a specific time or day; He wants you to open them now.

Intro: As a little boy when Christmas time would approach one of the most tortuously exciting prospects of Christmas morning was seeing the ever increasing pile of presents under the tree. I never had any trouble understanding the old saying, “slow as Christmas”. Every December just drug by for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Shall Return"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

Easter Message relating Christ’s promise to return again!

“I Shall Return” Various Scriptures Introduction March 11, 1942. Corregidor, in the Philippines. I’m sure most of the WWII veterans in the congregation today can tell you what happened that day. The Japanese forces were invading the Philippines, and on a day that marked the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ancient Wisdom Of Wise Men

Contributed by David Fox on Dec 8, 2001

Wisdom from the wise men for the wise men who still seek Him.

Ancient wisdom of Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 “1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[1] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[2] and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouraging News From Yourself

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

A review of David’s personal encouragement

There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 12, 2001

So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:19-21, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy To Our Age Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 12, 2001

What does Malachi have to say to our generation?

Prophecy to Our Present Age Introduction: This is a five-part study of the last book of the Old Testament. What relevance could a prophet who lived over 2000 years ago have for us as Christians in this present day and age? We will look at the writing of Malachi over the next few weeks and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

the Challenge Of Patience Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 15, 2001

Our assignment as followers of Jesus is to wait patiently for the Lord’s coming.

 One of my favorite places for Mexican food in town in La Perla, Tapatia. La Perla is a grocery store on Lander Ave that specializes in Mexican – and in the back of the store is the fast-food line where we go for burritos. Now, I’m probably not doing myself a great favor by telling you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Greater Inheritance (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 2) Obtaining Our Reward It is often hard for us to grasp, but the Christian life is not a self-centered life. God calls us to lay down our life - not fulfill our life. Our satisfaction, gratification and fulfillment are God’s responsibility. The one who lays down their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Proverbs 11:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nearly Bankrupt Of Love

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us.

"Nearly Bankrupt of Love" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, KJV Purpose: Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us. INTRODUCTION Opening Why would I call this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Seals, Trumpets And Bowls: The Unfolding Of The World's Last Days Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2002

The purpose of these judgments is: 1. To bring people to repentance. 2. To demonstrate the patience of God. 3. To establish God’s justice.

In the book of Revelation there are three major judgments that come to the earth. The first wave is called the seal judgments. They unfold as the Lamb breaks the seals of the scroll. As each seal is broken, it unleashes a new barrage of God’s judgment against an evil and Christ-rejecting world. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Real Followers Sacrifice Everything Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002

The first of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers sacrifice everything, Matt 4:18-22 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ January 6, 2002 Two Hells’ Angels met a priest who was walking with crutches. They asked him what the problem was. He told them that he had slipped in his bathtub. The "Angels" continued walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ