Sermons on Book Of Destiny:

No Secret Christians

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the New Testament.

Introduction Last week I started a new series titled, “God’s Guide for Giving,” and I examined “Giving in the Old Testament.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend two Sundays preaching on “God’s Guide for Giving.” First, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coping With The Credit Crunch 2009. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 26, 2008

This is a sizzler talk which gives you two priorities to put into practice in helping you survive the credit crunch which we must apply to our lives.

MATTHEW 6:19 - 27. COPING WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS IT WAS THE ROMANS WHO SAID OF MONEY “THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE MORE YOU THIRST” IF THAT’S TRUE THEN WE ARE ONE THIRSTY WORLD… .PEOPLE ALSO SAY THAT MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND – WELL MONEY IS NO LONGER GOING AROUND WORLD BANKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Live Coal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Isaiah was humbled when he found himself in the presence of God. The seraphim touched his lips with LIVE COAL, and the experience exposed him, purified him and prepared him.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LIVE COAL Isaiah 6:1-8 (emphasis 6) Prepared for Delivery at the Southwestern Christian College Annual Lectureship, Terrell, Texas Wednesday Evening at 7:15, November 26, 2008 Graham-Kennedy-Farmer Auditorium PRELIMINARIES President Evans, Vice Presidents Maxwell, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Love Is The Answer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2008

Love is the guiding principle for followers of Jesus. Although we might try to complicate the issues, what God requires from us is not complicated - Love God and Love your Neighbor.

A. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that each of us will strive to be thankful people all the time, not just on Thanksgiving Day. B. As you know, our lives are fraught with many questions, and many answers. 1. Some of the questions and answers are silly and frivolous, others are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aware, Available, Able

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message from Psalm 139 on God’s omnipresence (available), omnipotence (able) and omniscience (aware).

“Aware, Available, Able” Psalm 139 Introduction Music plays an important role in most everyone’s life. Music not only expresses our innermost soul but is able to move it as well. Most movies would have little impact without the music. Music expresses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at Paul’s circumstances - being in prison - and how with a Christ like attitude God used him to witness to over 4,000 elite gaurds

HOW TO BE JOYFUL NO MATTER WHAT How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life - Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren Most people don’t enjoy life; they just endure it. They don’t enjoy happiness. Our society perpetuates the lie that life must be perfect for us to be happy. If I could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

The King Is Worshiped Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2008

We are going to look at how the Magi worshiped the newborn king and seek to learn how we might worship this King like no other.

A King is Worshiped Worship by seeking (Matthew 2:1-10) Worship by giving (Matthew 2:11-12) By giving your self (v.11a) By giving your stuff (v. 11b) By giving your service (v. 12) Slide Over these last several weeks we have been looking at Jesus as the newborn King, as a King like no other. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Faithfulness

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2008

*Think what God’s faithfulness can mean in your life.

God’s Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 23, 2008 *The big headline in yesterday’s paper said, “Bastrop mill closes; 550 lose jobs” Chances that they will resume operations are very slim. Economist Bob Eisenstadt was quoted as saying, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Commission

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 27, 2008

An encouragement and challenge to believers to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission, the third greatest commandment, fighting this fight to win it, by faith and in His power!

Mt.28:18-20: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2008

In this sermon we see that Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by the law; rather, he was justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 4:9-17: 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Redemption And Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 28, 2008

Sermon 4 in a study in Colossians

“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Every Zorro or Robin Hood movie I’ve ever seen, and I think I’ve seen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Spiritual Add Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008

If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2008

This story in the life of David points out three principles to guide us as we seek to "encourage ourselves in the Lord."

A Study of the Life Of David Sermon # 10 “David Encouraged Himself in the Lord” 1 Samuel 30: 1-25 key verse-6 We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Baptist