Sermons on Captivity Captive:

I Mean It! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2002

The people of God pray with passion.

I MEAN IT! Daniel 9:1-3 S: A Passion for Prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PASSION. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 9:1-3 three phases that demonstrate what happens when we are in communion with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Worship?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

Which Jesus do you want to meet – gentle and riding on a donkey, or carrying a sword and riding on a white horse?

We’ve come to a crucial crossroads in our journey through the book of Matthew. Everything that Jesus has taught and done has been leading to this point. You could say that the events we read about today are the beginning of the end that leads to the beginning. In cosmic terms – the Lamb of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17, Psalm 122:1, Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Have No Fear, The End Is Near Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2002

what will happen at the second coming of Christ and hwo to respond

October 13, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - 5 The little boy just received a great big ice cream cone from his mom. His eyes were wide open with excitement. On a hot day like it was, this was going to be a special treat! Quickly he took one bite, then another - life couldn’t get much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival - Turn From Wicked Ways

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The Fourth in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

TURN FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: There was a fellow named Louie who was deep in debt, and was thinking of ending it all. When he confided in his neighbor, his neighbor said, "That’s ridiculous! I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"You Have Heard...but I Say To You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2006

Sermon 10 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“You have heard that the ancients were told” “Believing things ‘on authority’ only means believing them because you have been told them by someone you think trustworthy. Ninety-nine percent of the things you believe are believed on authority. I believe there is such a place as New York. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Orthodox

Born Like Him (The Savior) Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

Jesus was born perfect, innocent, pure. Despite your past, you too can be born like Him: Reborn perfect, innocent & pure!

This Sunday the sanctuary was set up with tables. Punch and cake are served in honor of Christ’s birthday. Just as we have celebrated the births of our latest additions: Ashley and Austin, so the angels and heavenly hosts celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus. There was much celebration and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Creation Debate

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 9, 2006

Understanding that God created the world: 1. Saves us from living in ignorance. 2. Helps us to understand that we are accountable. 3. Helps us to understand that God is in charge of history.

The Creation Debate Genesis 1:1-5, 31; 2:1-4 In a 2005 poll conducted by Newsweek and Beliefnet, people were asked the question: “Do you believe that God created the universe?” 80 percent of those responding said the universe was created by God. It is interesting that after all the money and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Nehemiah

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2000

A look at what we can learn for today from Nehemiah chapter 3

Nehemiah 3. Beginning to build. Last week and the week before I mentioned how God has an incredible plan for each of our lives. One of the really great things of having the bible is that you can look through the window at actual lives lived out before God. You can see peoples highs and you can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2000

The prophet Haggai gives the returned exiles of Judah a wake-up call because of their complacency and recalls them to faithful service to their God who has done some much for them.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS A prominent person, I believe it was Henry Ford, is reputed to have said, "history is bunk". Why he said that, I can’t think, because if we don’t learn from the mistakes of the past, we’re sure to repeat them. That’s the story of the world and is especially true for the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000

If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Really Want?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 31, 2004

The desire for God should dominate us.

WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? Matthew 5:6 S: Holiness C: Desire for God Th: Live the Difference Pr: THE DESIRE FOR GOD SHOULD DOMINATE US. ?: Inductive KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 5:6 three factors that describe what it is to be a Christian. The _____ factor is… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Bear With Me, Please

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

A message to the church to say like Paul, please bear with me in my folly.

Bear With Me, Please By Pastor Jim May 1) Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats." "I tried trapping them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Response Of God's Heart To Humbleness In Kings And Chronicles

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 24, 2005

Would you love to see God as active in your life as you read about Him being in people’s lives in the Bible.

We read frequently in the Bible of God moving and even doing miraculous things in the lives of people and nations. We read these biblical stories with excitement as we observe God being so active in their lives. And yet here in modern times, at the beginning of the 21st century, we tend to think ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance