Sermons on Being Led:

The Character Challenge Part Iii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

How to become the person I want to be...

The Character Challenge (part 3) Pastor Jeff Christopherson December 12, 2004 I. the impact of my character… II. options for overcoming my character weaknesses… 1. Fake it! (wear a mask and pretend that everything is cool) 2. Force it! (depend on my will-power to fix what is broken) 3. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Preventable Tragedy

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

The tragedy of being lost is a wholly preventable one.

Anytime there is a tragedy like the explosion of the space shuttle last week it seems to be made worse by the realization that in many cases it was a totally preventable tragedy. It did not have to happen but because of some failure, or something overlooked it did. When the shuttle Challenger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ The Link

Contributed by Dean Lucas on Feb 13, 2004

Christ being the link between mankind and heaven

1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) 9But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things, which God has prepared for those who love Him.” Christ is the link between mankind and heaven. His death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead made it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Is My Father What Does That Make Him?

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

the reality of being a father as told by God the Father

Ever been confronted with the question " what’s God like?" Now it’s not the sort of question that comes up very often but sometimes, just sometimes it might. Maybe you’ve been walking down the street and someone come up to you asked this question. Maybe it’s been at work over the smoko room ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Born Again

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Jun 21, 2001

What does being “born of water” mean?

BORN AGAIN Is Baptisim Essential for Salvation? A Sermon on John 3: 1-14 by Pastor Thorolod Marsaw Newtonbrook Baptist Church Someone has said, “He that is only born once will die twice, but he who is born twice will die only once.” Does this statement sound strange to you? Well if it does, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Fullfillment In Christ

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

Total Fullfillment is being totally filled with Christ.

One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true & false tests. During one of the more exasperating exams, the professor noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. "Son are you guessing on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

Living Faithful, In An Unfaithful World

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2006

Being faithful to Christ even in the midst of death.

LIVING FAITHFUL IN AN UNFAITHFUL WORLD REV. 2:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LIVING IN AN AGE WHERE WICKEDNESS REIGNS, RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS RESIGNED, MORALS HAVE MOVED, AND SIN IS SITTING ON THE THRONE. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT SEEMS AS IF SOCIETY IS HEADED FOR A COLLISION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where In The World Is The Light

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Christ is our model of being gracious and truthful.

Full of Grace and Truth John 1:14 Intro: Graciousness and truthfulness are seldom found together. A person is generally either over-gracious to the point of throwing truth away or zealous for truth to the point of being harsh and ungracious. I. The Truth of Jesus a. The importance of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do They See Jesus In Me?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2008

A sermon about being the Church of unconditional love.

"Do they See Christ in Me?" Luke 19:1-10 By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org Let’s ask ourselves this question. Would the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches? Would drug addicts, prostitutes, those who have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit

Title: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 19:1-7 ¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2007

A message for the Thanksgiving Season or to assist in being Thankful

REASONS TO BE THANKFUL Ephesians 1:3-14 * Here we are beginning the week which holds that day called “Thanksgiving.” As I said last year, maybe we have it backward. Instead of being thankful one day each year, perhaps we should have one day a year to be a complainer and tag the other 350+ day for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Such As I Am.

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008

What would our "except for" be?

Such As I Am! Acts 26:29 Most everyone here this mourning knows about the story of Paul and King Agrippa. It was king Agrippa who said the most famous heart wrenching words “Almost thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:29

Denomination: Baptist

You Got To Know The Ghost Named Holy Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 12, 2007

Three part series of being prepared by God

You Got to Know the Ghost Named Holy! John 14:1-4 & 16-18 Acts 1:8 In the opening of the 14th chapter of the dissertation rendered by John, he is painting a vivid picture of the moments of preparation of the disciples by Jesus Christ during His final hours with them. The opening statement of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

In The Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007

Being in the family holds some exciting possibilities.

•This past weekend our teenagers has a “Disciple Now” weekend and studied a curriculum entitled, “Logos”. •The word is “logahs” not “logos”. The simple definition given for this word is “the word”, yet it is more. The internet dictionary says, “the divine word of God; the 2nd person in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist