Sermons on Brownie Points:

Dung In The Brownies Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 5:6-8, second in three part series on church discipline, regarding the purity of the Bride of Christ

Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Title: Dung in the Brownies, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/12/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, story of wedding, p. 13-14 B. Background to passage: this is in the middle of Paul’s teaching about some shortcomings in the church that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tipping Points And Turning Points

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2009

When people are in crisis the caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help.

Title: Tipping Points and Turning Points Text: Mark 1:40-45 Thesis: When people are in crisis the Caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help. Introduction I wish to begin by saying this story is primarily about Jesus. In the story a leper approached Jesus and said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Point Of Grace

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. For the past four weeks we have studied the apostle Paul's withering attack on the notion that it is possible for any person to be "good enough" to withstand the judgment of God. Utilizing every intellectual, philosophical and theological teaching tool available, Paul in Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

The Turning Point

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

intentions turned into actions

The 15th chapter of Luke. I like this chapter. It is about things that were lost and were found and regained. A sheep that wandered astray and the shepherd went and found. I like the parable of the 10 coins. One lost in the house. I believe it is a picture of the church in her finest: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Point Of Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 8, 2003

Sermon 15 of 16 on 1 Corinthians. Death and Taxes are inevitable – wrong! I believe it was Ben Franklin who said that death and taxes were inevitable. Well, he was wrong! Only Taxes are inevitable!

Death and Taxes are inevitable – wrong! I believe it was Ben Franklin who said that death and taxes were inevitable. Well, he was wrong! Only Taxes are inevitable! Good News Death has been defeated – finally, thoroughly, irrevocably, and perpetually. This is the good new about Jesus! Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Point?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003

Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Pointing To Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Point Of View.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004

When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord.

A point of view. Philippians 3: 17 -- 21. 10/24/04 When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord. Before Paul got there, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Prayer

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about prayer.

Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

At The Point Of Grace

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2002

Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.

“AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 2

THE POINT OF NO RETURN (JOSHUA 2:1-24) Worldwide Challenge, the Campus Crusade magazine, published an inspiring and heartfelt testimony of a former monk named Yuttasak Nok Sirikul. Sirikul was a dutiful son who had been a monk four times even before entering college, a few months each time, in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006

Being a Real Deal Christian means we must start with God and not ourselves

The Starting Point 1 John 1:5-7 Copyright Rev. Bruce Goettsche 10/22/06 THE REAL DEAL SERIES A person who is a sprinter has to learn how to start the race. They take a great deal of time learning how to position themselves in the “blocks” so they can get the most fluid and efficient start. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Point?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

“What’s The Point?” Introduction: Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever feel that you are the only faithful servant of God left? Do you ever feel that you are not being effective what you are doing for the Lord? Do ever feel like the church is in a stand still? I do sometimes. Sometimes ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Point Man

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

A challenge to men for them to walk in the spiritual authority given them

The Point Man Joshua 24:14-15 The sermon title is from the book by the same name, by Steve Farrar We have become a fatherless nation. 33% of the 72 million children in America will go to bed tonight without their biological father in the home. Fatherless children are 5 times as likely to live in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Crisis Points.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 4, 2007

This sermon looks at crisis points in our lives which work out to be turning points which move us onto deepening points and can result in actual healing points.

Crisis Points Mark 5:21-43. The widow of Stephen Oake whose husband was a special branch police officer who was stabbed to death in Manchester by a terrorist, said in the Daily Telegraph article… That while she realized there was going to be some dark day’s ahead, she felt assured that “God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist