Sermons on Brazen Altar:

Three Secrets Of An Effective Christian-1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

The powerful work of surrender in a believer’s life.

Three Secrets of Being an Effective Believer CHAPTER 12:1-2 Living-Sacrifice. Now those two words, living sacrifice, compose in English what is called an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two seemingly contradictory words. It seems contradictory to say a living sacrifice. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Isaiah - The Message Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 8, 2006

The Overall Message And Challenge Of Isaiah Is For You To “Trust In The Holy One Of Israel For Salvation!”

Introduction: 1. Let Us Continue Series Of Study On Isaiah - Looked At “Isaiah - The Prophet” - Learned A Lot From His Name, Life & Character - Tonight, Look At “Isaiah - The Message” - An Overview And Introduction To The Entire Book - IE: Look At The “Big Picture” - Painting At The Art Gallery ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Consecration

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are to give our lives to Christ totally. Our lives are to be fully consecrated to the service of Christ

Keys to Consecration Romans 12:1-2 August 14, 2005 Morning Service Introduction While assembling supplies for the African nation of Biafa, an American Red Cross volunteer came across a box with a strange note on it. The note read: “We have recently been converted and because of our conversion we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Burn The Ships Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

We can become so consumed with holding onto things that we think fulfill us that we miss holding onto the one that can fulfill us. This series can be viewed or listened on Itunes under ExperienceChurch.tv or on our website at www.experiencechurch.tv in

American Idols – 3 Burn the ships Have you wondered why we tend to miss the obvious… Here are some claims that were put on Pastors resumes. • "In the five churches I have faithfully served over the past two years ..." • "My hobbies are pit bulls and automatic weapons." • "I am willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gold Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006

The first of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

Review: Who were the wise men? [not known, but likely Chinese astronomers or Iranian scholars] How many wise men were there? [unknown, no names given] When did they show up? [also unknown, could be later than Bethlehem, most say two years later] What did they bring? [gold, frankincense and myrrh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006

The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

His Precious Blood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 21, 2005

A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "His Precious Blood" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Faithfulness Despite Man's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even when we are unfaithful, we can count on God to remain faithful.

GOD WILL STAY FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT! Gen 26 I. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT THE Christian LIFE IS LIKE A MARATHON. A. The writer of Hebrews exhorted us to lay aside the weights….. Run with endurance the race that is set before keeping our focus on Jesus. 1. Do we run the race perfectly? 2. Do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Provoked To Action

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004

You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation (Apocalyptic) Outline

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 26, 2004

Quick Study outline of the Apocalypes

Outline of the Apocalypse Present time to John, past time to us: Introduction and Letters Chapter 1 Introduction: John greets the 7 Churches and reassures all that we are a nation of kings and priests. Vision of Jesus who tells John to write what he sees. Chapter 2-3 Letters to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering From An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002

Understanding just who we are in Christ.

Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003

When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Is Too Far?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003

Can someone go so far that God can’t redeem them? What can we learn from King Manasseh?

How far is too far? How much sinning is too much sinning? How bad is too bad for someone to be and to lose hope of a future with God? How late is too late to come to oneself and reconcile with God? How simply disgusting and awful is it possible to be and turn to God? Christians are sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-12, 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"There's Got To Be More!”

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

When we experience the manifest presence of God we are changed deep in our life forever. All though Saul knew about God, he came to fully experience and KNOW God on the road to Damascus.

“There’s Got To Be More!” Acts 9:1-6 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Table And No Others Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006

This is the second of three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

My Table and No Others 1 Cor. 10:14-22 10/30/05 Introduction: It is difficult to sit at two tables. 1. Ms. Doubtfire Robin Williams plays a divorced man that dresses up as an English nanny in order to see his kids every day. He has three children. He becomes great friends with their mom (his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ