Sermons on Bob Vale:

Preparing Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004

Helping our homes through the difficult times.

MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Deep & Wide

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006

God’s love for us is so great that it will transform our lives if we can begin to grasp it.

In the frontier days snake oil salesmen would sell potions guaranteed to cure whatever ailed you, from gout to gangrene and warts to weariness. Unfortunately their claims were a tad overblown, but in the passage we looked at today we get a glimpse of a genuine miracle cure. Paul writing from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heal Our Land

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006

Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clay Jars

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

WE MUST BE SOFT CLAY ON THE POTTERS WHEEL

CLAY JARS JEREMIAH 18:1-11 SUNDAY PM SERVICE OCTOBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “Touch Of The Master’s Hand” Well it was battered and scared, And the auctioneer felt it was hardly worth his while, To waste much time on the old violin but he held it up with a smile, Well it sure ain’t much but its all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving As An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2003

What are we declaring when we give our weekly offering to God. Powerful insights are given by Solomon to his son. (A couple of families changed their giving practices as a result of this sermon)

OPEN: In 21ST Century Christian Magazine a mother told this story: Our 3 year old daughter was in the habit of giving half of her 2 quarter allowance to God each week. One Sunday we were out of town, so the next Sunday, we gave her an extra quarter to teach her about “making up” our giving when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Depend On Each Other Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004

Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003

IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Redistributing The Wealth

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 28, 2003

An unapologetic message about tithing!!!!!!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendship July 27, 2003 A country song some years ago was composed around the theme of a small town in rural Texas being a great sight – in the rear view mirror! Egypt was that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Let God's People Move Up Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how to bridge the gap between clergy and laity and restore the value and usefulness of God’s people

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) This morning’s message title could be better stated as “Let God’s People Move Back Up.” We’re not talking about promotion, but rather restoration, as we continue in our series on The Dynamics of Church. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Perfecting The Victory Dance

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2003

Learn how to walk in the fullness of a victorious and overcoming life.

Perfecting the Victory Dance Keys to Being a Winner 1/29/03 I. Introduction Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. However, it hasn’t always been that way. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali used to “float like a butterfly” and “sting like a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Holy Determination

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003

Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Town Riding On A Donkey

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a Palm Sunday message.

What do we think of when we think about conquering heroes? We think of General MacArthur saying, “I shall return!” We think of John Paul Jones telling the British, “I have not yet begun to fight.” We think of Teddy Roosevelt charging up San Juan Hill. We think of the allied tanks rolling into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about having faith that overcomes.

There is that guy in Greek mythology, I think, that pushes the boulder up the hill only to have it roll back down. He does this continuously. He pushes the boulder up the hill, and then it rolls back down, over and over and over without end. Doesn’t it feel that sometimes you are pushing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Vital Signs Of Faith

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about living faith.

How do you check to see if someone is alive? You check for vital signs. You check their pulse. You find out if the person is breathing. You may check for blood pressure. You might ask if the person can move their fingers or toes. You may even holler out the person’s name. There are several ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kingdom Characteristics Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 24, 2004

When we come to Jesus, what do we really want from him? What does Jesus really want from us? Jesus shows us the way into the kingdom of God, and the path has requirements. Are you ready to enter?

Two Parables and Two Encounters with Jesus that teach us four characteristics needed to enter and live in the Kingdom of God. Persistent Prayer Penitent Humility Dependant Acceptance Sacrificial Submission Two great enemies in the hearts of men that prevent them entry into the kingdom are also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ