Sermons on Bond:

When Honesty Takes A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002

Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST

BIG IDEA: THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST I. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD ISSUES FROM A SENSE OF DIVINE CALLING Which results in an absolute commitment to the will of God; commissioned to fulfill a calling A. Paul as a Bond-servant of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us With Connections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge; faith; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

Doing What God has called us to do.

CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship A Time Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Nov 24, 2002

GOD IS INTRESTED IN THANKSGIVING - NOT TURKEY AND THE TRIMMINGS BUT A PEOPLE THAT WORSHIP HIM IN AN ATTITUDE OF BEING THANKFUL

WORSHIP A TIME OF THANKSGIVING PSALMS 116:12 – 19 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Trinity

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

For Trinity Sunday, using the Roman Lectionary

The Holy Spirit has been explained as being the mutual bond between the Father and the Son in order that when one of the Divine Persons is active, the others are involved. I like this explanation and definition because I find approaching this doctrine, and thus attempting to understand it and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Catholic

Be Unified

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 10, 2002

Unity in the church will bring people to Jesus

Ephesians 4:1-16 D.T. “Unity in the Church will bring people to Jesus” TITLE: “Be Unified” Intro: Unity – Watching the men get pulled from the Mine last week – Unity of all the 200 people who were there – TOTALLY AMAZING “United We Stand” – After September 11th. New England Patriots ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Our Pattern Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE PATTERN FOR BOTH HUMBLING OURSELVES AND BEING EXALTED BY GOD IS JESUS CHRIST 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time." Otherwise, if we try to exalt ourselves, God must come along and humble us. Remember the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Things Shall Befall Me There

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 17, 2000

The foreknowledge of God is the Pro-Vision of God. Let us trust in His future preparations for our life.

What things shall befall me there Introduction: One of the greatest adventures of being a Christian is the adventure itself. The life of a Christian is very exciting because God has established great plans and purposes for you before you were even born. Example - Isaiah prohesied of a ruler 250 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sunday School Challenge

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

World Betterment Or World Breakdown

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003

Many years ago, God revealed to Daniel the world situation and its collapse.

WORLD BETTERMENT OR WORLD BREAKDOWN Daniel 2:3l-45 The United Nations cannot solve the world problems of today. While it appears at times the U.N. is succeeding in its efforts to have world peace it is only temporary. I am grateful to God that so far the U.N. has stopped communist takeover. But I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Four Way To Know We Are Trustin God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

How can I know I am actively trusting God in my life?

The Lovingkindness of God Psalms 119:41-48 • The difference God’s true work in our lives is amazing. Religious people are not very impressive to the world and are really not very impressive to themselves. When God does His work in our hearts then it is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48