Sermons on Better Tomorrow:

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Reminders

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Apr 3, 2001

Paul Reminds us of "Who We Were", "What God Did" and "Why He Did It".

OUTLINE for Worship Folder: "Before Salvation…" Paul reminds us we were… Spiritually Dead…"And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins". Slaves to Satan…"you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Going All The Way! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

As we study the early part of the book of Joshua today - I want us each to consider what it means for us to cross over ‘our’ spiritual Jordan AND go ALL the way with God (Real People - True Stories - part six)

"Joshua, Going All The Way...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 6 TEXT: JOSHUA 1-4 [1:1-9] I am sure that most of us have heard the expression that Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. To almost hit your target with a grenade or to almost get a ringer, sometimes is good ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That You May Know: Part 1

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

People need to know God's love.

"That You May Know..." 1 John 5:13-20 There is nothing worse than not knowing. It doesn't matter what the lack of certainty pertains to...there is nothing worse than not knowing. There is always a tension filled question mark hanging over the head of the husband or wife who does not have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 17, 2000

Faith in God

FAITH IN GOD Introduction We have seen that God has provided a marvellous salvation from all the consequences of man's rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - not our old selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

National Sin, Discipline, And Deliverance

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

God delivers the pivot of born-again believers who faithfully follow Him.

NATIONAL SIN, DISCIPLINE, AND DELIVERANCE (Judges 2:11-20; Lev. 26:14-39)) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/national.html] Today we’ll look at the topic of national sin, God’s discipline of a nation, and His deliverance when they confess ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-20, Leviticus 26:14-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Flood (Part I) - Evidence For The Flood Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Dec 8, 2000

Part 1 of this two part series examines the scientific facts that support the flood. The goal of this message is to give confidence to our faith and show the accuracy of scripture.

The Flood (Part I) – Evidence for the flood *** Note the original message uses graphics. To see the graphical version or to download it as a Word document, go to http://www.exchangedlife.com/Sermons/gen/the_flood.htm *** We have looked at the events leading up to the flood – the departure from God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:18-21, Psalm 104:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dream On!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Crosses At Calvary

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Without faith it is impossible to please God.

The Crisis Of Belief Hebrews 11:6 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 This is the third week of our "Sharing the Gifts" stewardship focus for this year. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Faith To Faith

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1.

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1. "When anyone gains a knowledge of this Epistle he has an entrance opened to him to all the most hidden treasures of Scripture." - John Calvin 2. "Time and again in the course of human history it has liberated the minds of men, brought them back to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Teaching On Wealth

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, Genesis 17:2-8

Denomination: Baptist