Sermons on Biblical Character:

Living Large-With A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 14, 2001

Purity of heart is doing the right things with the write motives.

Living Large-With a Pure Heart Beatitudes Series: Part 6 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley October 14, 2001 Did you ever reach into the fridge, grab hold of the carton and take a big gulp of sour milk? You can’t get it out of your mouth fast enough—can you? Not pure! Ever get behind some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Will The Real Solomon Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message gives a realistic picture of who Solomon really was.

Hollywood is famous for typecasting certain actors. Typecasting is the process by which a film, TV, or stage actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters with the same traits or ethnic grouping. There have been instances in which an actor has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Be Nothing

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002

God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2013

Jesus was controversial because he was aligned with the truth and put God's Word and work above the inherited traditions that had accumulated over the centuries. So we should be bound by Scripture and mission.

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional (Mark 2:1-28) 1. This week a bit of strange news came out of Minnesota: DULUTH, Minn., June 6 (UPI) -- A Minnesota woman says she didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor while running a marathon. Trish Staine, 33, was on mile 9 of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's About Integrity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 12, 2005

Integrity is not what we do. Integrity is who we are.

It’s About Integrity Matthew 27:11-26 April 10, 2005 You are going to think that I made this up, but I promise you that this is a true story. A few years ago, I got a phone call from the father of a fourteen year old boy. He was the father of one of my son’s friends and thought that I should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

Putting Off And Putting On

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Name Is Called?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 20, 2003

Does your name bless or curse people and will you have a name of blessing or cursing after you die?

When Your Name Is Called? What’s in a name? We all have them. Maybe our name is very common or like one fellow from W VA our names may be unique. Seems they put names in a hat and drew out the size tag, 6 7/8 and that is what they named him 6 7/8 Jones. Whatever our name is it has meaning now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Chronicles 20:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005

Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005

Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Walking Worthy

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 3, 2007

Life results of a heart commited to knowing God

We’ve spent a couple of weeks on the issues of knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom. Why is it so important that we have this knowledge? Why did Paul so fervently pray this prayer for practically everyone he ministered to? With this being the case and the fact that it is in scripture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battle Within

Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Nov 20, 2006

How can i win my battla within?

As Compiled by Ptr Ronald Camiling Church of God Lesson on Human Behavior partly based INTRODUCTION: “Why is it that I can’t control myself? I know what‘s right and wrong but I just don’t seem to be able to do what’s right? It wasn’t the first time I had heard those statement in fact it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

What are the marks of true spirituality?

2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Maintain Spiritual Purity Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 33:18-34:31.

Genesis Series #58 September 08, 2002 Title: How to Maintain Spiritual Purity Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #58 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other