Sermons on Being Spirit Led:

The Protection Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 11 of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, and it deals with the fact that love "bears all things."

“The Protection of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 2, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Pre-Sermon Thematic Introduction We’ve been talking about love, about how important it is, and what it looks like in our lives. Coming, as do most of us, from the left-brained branch of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Shut The Doors

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 7, 2003

Worship takes many forms. Understanding why we do it helps with how we do it.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- "Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003

Jesus asks Peter if he REALLY, REALLY loves Him, but all Peter can say is that he is very fond of Jesus; the pivotal question in our life that Jesus asks is "Do you love Me?" and "How much?".

“Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?” We continue in our series on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. INTRODUCTION: (My thanks to Tom Lawson for the introduction idea) I love my wife, Harriet … Do you believe that I love her? o There are times that I don’t enjoy being with her … but I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Fly Away

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 2, 2003

NOTICE THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LIFTING UP,THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LEAVING, AND THIS FLYING AWAY INVOVES A LANDING.

I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6 In these verses written by David, he is being oppresed by his enemies. He is tried of percution and wicked ways all around him. Thus, in his prayer to God, he says I wish I could fly away to a place of rest, get away from it all. Have you ever felt like that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

"What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Manna - What Is It?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 21, 2003

The manna in the wildnerness, like our daily bread, reminds us of God’s goodness and grace to us.

Exodus 16: 2-16 Pentecost 11 – B Rev. Charles F. Degner August 24, 2003 Are you familiar with this picture? [An old man bowed in prayer over a piece of bread and a bowl of soup.] You will find it hanging in many Christian homes as a reminder to be thankful for our daily bread. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003

What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

Sermon for 8/24/2003 Matthew 7:24-27 Practice Makes Perfect Introduction: A. I play basketball on Monday nights with Dean. I am not a great player. I do it to keep my figure. B. This past Monday we started out with 30 guys. Some of them got frustrated and left. We began at 6:45 and at 7:30 we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

"It is finished" is one of the most familiar statements that Jesus made from the Cross. But what does that statement from Jesus on the cross made so long ago mean to us today?

Last week we saw in Jesus his physical and spiritual agony as he said, “I am thirsty.” In that statement we saw that Christ indeed did indeed experience the things that we did physically. He knew what it was like to have a thirst, he had experienced dehydration. He didn’t have some phantom body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Making Much Of Little

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon about feeding the 5000 A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 John 6: 1-21 Making Much of Little 6:1 ¶ After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. 3 Jesus went up on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

How can a church be revived back to life

The CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD – 2 Revelation 3:1-6 PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Wanting What Jesus Had

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002

We need a passion for God.

MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses

Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002

Don’t let the things of this life keep you from the Lord.

No More Excuses (Luke 14:16-24) But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many; and at the dinner hour he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first one said to him, ‘I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission Means Development

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002

We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:16-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002

Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran