Sermons on Both Grow:

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

Confession: Reasons And Excuses

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Hatred Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Love and hate run deeply in our hearts, even co-existing. But unrestrained hatred can bring suffering to both those hated and the one hating.

The Power of Hatred (Esther 2:21-4:3) 1. I love preaching and teaching through the Book of Esther. 2. If you were not here last week, you missed a lot. 3. Let me review: Esther takes place between Ezra 6 and 7; during the era of the Medo-Persian Empire; nowadays, we would call it the Iranian ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Grumble, Trust God

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 19, 2006

Observing how God provided both physical and spiritual food for the ancient Hebrews just may help us TRUST Him more completely today.

DON’T GRUMBLE TRUST GOD Exodus 16:1-35 Good News Christian Fellowship February 19, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. The Ultra Stampede B. The observation of Winnie Monsod in the Ultra Stampede These stories of human greed, discontentment and dissatisfaction may strike you by surprise, but they are also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Irritated But Illuminated

Contributed by Christopher Rainer on Mar 5, 2008

A serious discussion on how both THORNS and THEOLOGY help us to more fully understand God’s power and providence at work in each of our lives...

Irritated But Illuminated Scripture Text: II Corinthians 12:7 – 10 Introduction: If there was a mind reading device that would allow me to lend you access to my thoughts, I’m not sure that I would even let my parents touch it because if they read my mind they would probably be repulsed because of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Candlelight Service Of Lessons And Carols

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 23, 2006

Adapted from the United Methodist Book of Worship for Advent. This service outline utilizes favorite Christmas Carols and lessons form both the Old and New Testaments.

NOTE: All Carols taken from the United Methodist Hymnal. Each Scripture is read by a different reader. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Opening Prayer Pastor The Lord’s Prayer All Carol: “Hark the Herald Angles Sing #240 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Worship The One Essential Of Life Series

Contributed by James Crain on Mar 27, 2009

David and Mary serve as examples that the one essential of life is to Worship God. Private Worship of God overflows into Public Worship. Both are essential to life as a Believer.

Worship-the One Essential of Life Luke 10:38-42 What is Essential? Comedian Brian Regan shares how that when the airline lost his luggage, he goes to the counter where lost luggage is reported. He says’ "Now how would you like that job? People come up to the counter and you say. How are you today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Ok, The Election Is Over, Now What

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

During the recent campaign there has been so much hate by Christians on both sides. Now is the time to remember who we are supposed to be people of love.

Buddy is what history has called a “Yellow Dog Democrat.” He would never disagree with that statement. He never has had anything good to say about any Republican that has ever held office. In fact the word “Republican” is almost always uttered with an expletive of one form or another. If a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

"The Believer's Desire"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Aug 9, 2002

This message deals with both good and bad desires that plague mankind. It reveals that when we have the right desires, we will live the right kind of life.

"The Believer’s Desire" Text: Psalm 73:25-26 Intoduction- DESIRES!!! We all have them. Sometimes they are good, and sometimes they are bad. Scripturally we could say that unfulfilled desires are the source of all of the evil that exists in our world today. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Listening For Freedom Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

We fear freedom for reasons both internal and external -- "broken spirit and cruel slavery". Choose to be a liberator for someone else and you can break that slavery.

We are made to be free; in fact, we need freedom. Every person needs freedom. That’s obvious. That’s what God has made us for. The Scripture says, “For freedom Christ has set us free.” We say we want to be free. We want to be free. But therein lies a problem. The problem is that that’s not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like-Minded

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind.

BEING LIKE MINDED Scripture: Luke 22:39-46 Big Idea: The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind. I. Introduction: QUESTION: DO YOU EVER WONDER WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE IF YOU HAD THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Holiness

Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

It Personal And Ministerial Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to introduce us to the book of 1 Timothy and help us understand that what we will be learning will be applicable to both our personal and ministerial life.

IT’S PERSONAL AND MINISTERIAL 1 Timothy 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin a series, covering 1 Timothy, I have entitled “Keeping What God Has Entrusted unto Us.” 1. Our mission will be to see how this short book can help us in our walk with the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus died when He wasn't guilty - for us when we were guilty. The price of freedom, both civil and spiritual, is innocent blood

Innocent Blood Mark 15:15-41 • As we have worked our way through the gospel of Mark, we have learned many things. It has been more than a little interesting how we have “stumbled” on to the perfect text for the perfect day. It is no accident that we are where we are today! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-41

Denomination: Baptist