Sermons on Calling Of Disciples:

Can You Help Me Find A Hero.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

Jesus is the kind of hero we should be looking up to today, especially as Men.

Can You Help Me Find A Hero 1/24/1999 Men’s Sunday 1 Samuel 15:1-11 Luke 4:14-30 Text John 11 If I told you come over to my house this afternoon, I want you to meet Mr. Hero. What kind of person would you expect to find. Would you expect to see someone who has done something to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Place

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 12, 2001

The joy of living in the HOly PLace

PSALMS 24:3-4 THE HOLY PLACE INTRO. A. Psalms 23 ends with the hope of dewlling in the house of the Lord forever. a. This is a hope all cherish b. It is also a possibility available to all B. The verses I read to you ask a question and give an answer. a. The question is WHO SHALL ASCEND TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

Let Go And Grow

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 13, 2001

God is calling us to let go of all that is familiar and comfortable so that we can grow and mature in our walk with the Lord.

"Let Go and Grow!" Hebrews 6:1-3 Simeon woke up early and while it was still dark. He made his way to his favorite place of prayer and knelt before the King of Glory to give thanks for a new day. Simeon prayed for the peace of YHWH to surround Jerusalem and for the LORD to send His Messiah to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Day Of The Living Dead

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 26, 2001

Worship is an act of total commitmentresulting in a life which is continually transformed

Day of the Living Dead Introduction Soren Kierkegaard described Christian worship as a performance in which God is the audience, the congregation is the performer, and those who stand up before the congregation (preachers, readers, choir, soloists) are the prompters. Someone has suggested that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Greater Than Our Sins

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

God’s Grace is an awsome place in which to reside.

Grace Greater Than All Our Sins Hebrews 6: 1-12 The first verses portrays those who would know truth & conviction yet deny Jesus and follow after false confession (Judaism) vs.9 then brings us to a place where sinful meets Grace (Better Things) It is a gift that transcends time, space, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wwjg - Come Follow Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus.

WWJG--Come Follow Me May 7, 2000 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 14:25-34 One of the messages that has touched my heart in the most significant ways in this year was Pastor Toby’s Palm Sunday sermon. In it she drove home the reason for why we do what we do as believers in Christ with our gifts, our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001

FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-24, Exodus 19:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Some Reasons For Paul's Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

This passage of Scripture give a person the pathway to spiritual maturity.

THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY Acts 2:1 - 42 1. Have you ever wondered about the purpose of something? ILL Notebook: Purpose (wooden spoons) One day during cooking class, the teacher, Mrs. Pritchard, was extolling her secrets for preparing perfect sauces. When she ordered the class to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Hypodermic For Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006

Hypocritical ways hurt the church and the name of Christ. This message is intended to shed light on our hypocritical ways and encourage us to put them away through repentance, confession and forsaking.

A HYPODERMIC FOR HYPOCRISY Acts 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Open with a short skit at a bus stop - Good morning, how are you? - Fine, how about you? - I’m doing well thank you. - While were just standing here waiting for the bus, would you mind if I asked you a question? - No, go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Claim Your Possession

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 23, 2006

Jesus fed 5,000, we have the ability to do the same

In the parable of “The Feeding of the Five Thousand” Jesus sends us an astounding messaged as to our lives and service for Him in verse 11. • Jesus: a. Claimed what was already His b. Proclaimed to the glory of the Father c. Reclaimed lost and hungry souls Today, we will look at this astonishing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up Loosed Ends Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Our text from the second half of Acts 1 tells about an important prayer meeting. As it turns out it is a history-making prayer meeting. But there is a chilling ABSENCE at this meeting. Why did the talented, priveledged Judas disqualify himself. The proc

Wrapping Up Lose Ends Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:12-26[1] 12-4-05 Intro We will begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Crimes & Misdemeanors.” To cover sins of adultery and extortion, Judah Rosenthal has had his mistress murdered. In this scene he sits down beside Cliff Stern, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006

Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican