Sermons on Black Plague:

The Church's Main Business.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Protection Against Fornication

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 12, 2007

This is a message to help protect men from marriage temptations that could lead to fornication and adultery.

THE PROTECTION AGAINST FORNICATION Introduction: In this study, I will offer from God’s Word four safe guards to protect our marriages. If these four "Bewares" are adhered to, your marriage tempatations can be dealt with in a Biblical manner. A. Men Beware of Her Fleshly Beauty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Graveyard

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2007

We, like Ezekiel, need to hear the Word of the Lord.

"Life in the Graveyard" Matthew 6: 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. The Easter season is upon us. As a Christian, when we think about Easter, we think about the Resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When An Angel Crashes

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 4, 2006

God’s grace is truly amazing and understanding His grace toward us allows us to experience His riches.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ THE RICHES OF GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:1-10 I. MAN’S HOPELESS CONDITION APART FROM CHRIST A. We Were Dead (2:1) And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; B. We Were Dominated (2:2-3a) by the World (2:2a) Wherein ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As The Family Of God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

The relationship between older and younger church members

The Church as The Family of God 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 3:14-15; 5:1-2 Today, we begin a series of sermons that will focus on the greatest of all institutions. No I am not referring the national government or the United Methodist Church. I am speaking of the family. May 7-13 is National Family Week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Important To You?

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

When all around is shaken, God is our firm foundation.

What is important to you? Heb 12:18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, Heb 12:19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Holiness

How To Remember The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 3, 2007

How would you like to remember the Ten Commandments, in their proper order, in just ten minutes? Here’s how you can!

How to Remember the Ten Commandments You Can Memorize the Ten Commandments, in their proper order, in just ten minutes! Dr. Russell Tardo Exodus 20:1-17 This is a test! You won’t be graded, but let’s test your memory. Quickly, name 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fire Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 7, 2007

FIRE OF GOD is a sermon dealing with the fire of the Holy Spirit working in our lives. The change it can make, for example, Moses was 80 years old and a shepherd on the backside of the desert. He failed at age 40 to deliver the people of God out of bond

FIRE OF GOD (Exo 3:1) "Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb." (Exo 3:2) "And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-8

Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship: Construction Zone

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006

God wants to keep working on improving us until we get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION -What do you think of when you think of a construction zone? -Dirt -Noise -Progress -Chaos -We normally try to avoid such places, don’t we -Hospital Construction -Road Construction -House Construction -We like for things to be neat, orderly and completed -But seldom are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

328 – Seven Looks Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 28, 2005

ELIJAH kept praying even after 6 disappointments, and the answer came at the seventh look, from a "small" sign of hope.

Sermon # 328 – SEVEN LOOKS Historical Background 1 Kings ~ 16:29-34 = Ahab (Jezebel’s, who killed God’s prophets, was his wife) becomes king of Israel (for 22yrs) – v.30 “did many things the Lord said were wrong.” Jericho walls were rebuilt. ~ 17:1-15 = Elijah declares a curse upon the land – no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

Being sure we are not spiritually underdressed.

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service I am sure that you have seen that sign at many establishments. Some signs say that you must have a coat and tie. If you are fortunate, they have loaners. One restaurant here in Mesquite promises to cut your tie off if you show up with one. There are black tie ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist