Sermons on Can These Bones Live:

Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

- Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution Of Rebellion Ii Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

How sin eventually evolves into ouright rebellion

The Evolution of Rebellion II Review The Evolution of Rebellion Part I Read Psalm 19:13 Introduced to Absalom Amnon and Tamar The sin of Amnon Seeds that would eventually produce a rebel were sown II Samuel 13:21 – 22 Foundation for Rebellion What David didn’t realize is that in not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:21-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

An acrostical outline designed to encourage congregational participation using the word: THANKS. Support scriptures are provided under each of the letters in the word "THANKS".

WORTHY OF OUR THANKS "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20. The Christian can give thanks for "all things" as we rest in the promise of Romans 8:28. Using each letter in the word "thanks", write in the word which deserves our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Souls For Jesus Ii

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

A Biblical plan for witnessing/winning souls

’Souls for Jesus II’ I. Direct Approach A. Jesus & Nicodemus (John 3) B. Paul & Philippian Jailer (Acts 16) II. Indirect Approach A. Jesus & Woman at the Well (John 4) B. Philip & Eunuch (Acts 8) III. The Biblical Examples of Four Heart Conditions You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor's Talk From His Heart Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 13, 2008

A pastor’s concern for his people on Input vs. Output.

“Pastor’s Talk from His Heart” Text: I Corinthians 3:16-23 16 ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 ¶ Let no man deceive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: *other

Moral Sinners Need Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message that shows that everyone needs Christ, even the good, moral person.

MORAL SINNERS NEED CHRIST Selected Passages INTRO: God gives salvation to all men alike. The only difference in a moral man and the chief of sinners is, the moral man has less to quit, but the chief has the advantage in that he knows that he is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why His Tongue?

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Aug 7, 2008

WHY DID THE RICH MAN ONLY WANT WATER ON JUST ONE PART OF HIS BODY?

WHY HIS TONGUE? LUKE 16:19-31 Pr 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Pr 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Pr 26:20 ¶ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Revolutionary Request, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 20, 2008

This powerful prayer continues from part one. This prayer is a constant reminder that supernatural blessings bring supernatural territory that requires supernatural power and supernatural protection! This prayer has been an encouragement to my life and t

1. Touch My Power Moments. "That Your hand would be with me.” God’s Hand Upon Us Affects Our: (Acts 4) a. Purpose. Vs. 28 b. Passion. Vs. 29, 30 c. Prayers. Vs. 31 d. Preaching. Vs. 33 Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might, not by power but by My Spirit says the Lord.” Billy Sunday said, “You can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

Christ lamenting over Jerusalem.

TEXT "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" 1. A SOLEMN PARAGRAPH "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Imprisoned Evangelism

Contributed by Frank Taylor on Nov 18, 2007

Evangelism outreach

Improisoned Evangelism Luke 14:23 We by nature are known as an evangelistic church, yet I am afraid our evangelism is too many times restricted to the 4 walls of the church. We need to get away from this to go beyond the church, to go out where the people are. I. We need to go out from the walls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3 "The Perfect Vision In Imperfect Times!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Preparing for the Vision of God: 1. We must make an accurate assessment of the situation! Nehemiah 2:17 "So I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down." (HCSB) Question: How would you describe your current ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 3, 2009

Sometimes in life we find ouselves in pits of God’s design, they are to serve a purpose but they are not to become our places of residence.

How to get out of the pit Psalm 40: 1-3 There are many instances of where people find themselves in a pit Joseph was throw in a pit by His evil brothers Absalom was thrown in a pit There are times when you need to go into a pit to kill an enemy as was the case of Benaiah Some times that you fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church