Sermons on Centering:

Leading People To Christ

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 18, 2005

A True Priority

Leading People to Christ January 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on “priorities:” A man scrimped and saved and followed his dream to go to the Superbowl. He could only afford the cheap seats though – so at about $500, he purchased a seat high ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh's Troubling Dreams Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 28, 2005

God equips those who He has called.

Pharaoh’s Dreams February 27, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Tell of the Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE) required before a naval squadron can go on operational deployment. • the training involved beforehand – both aircraft readiness and operational readiness • the testing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

We should always be able to rejoice when we are in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord Always I believe too many Christians have given up the idea that joy is for THIS LIFETIME. In a rather fatalistic approach to life, some have decided that we will only know real joy in heaven -- we’ll just have to wait. There is a Greek word that expresses that philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005

One word sums up the Christian walk: Faith. Biblically defined, faith embraces and embodies the very fabric of our relationship with God by grace.

Few words in scripture relate to our eternal destiny like the word: faith. Love, hope, repentance, obedience, confession, all are interconnected and woven into the principle of this one expression: faith. Faith is a central word in the gospels, and in all the New Testament. In fact Jesus favorite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Bound By Love...not By The Law

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

God law binds us to Him and to others by the power ofLove, not by the dictate of Law.

1 Cor 6:11-20 Bound by Love …not by the Law 12 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. 13 "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food," and God will destroy both one and the other. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

It's Too Soon To Quit

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

The Day of Adversity comes to each of us... Becoming a Christian does not guarantee there won’t be Misfortunes or Calamities along the way... (I Don’t Know Where That Idea Comes From.) Becoming a Christian Does Guarantee That Christ Will Be With You In Y

“IT’S TOO SOON QUIT” ______________________________________________________ Proverbs 24:10-12 "If thou faint in the day of thy adversity, thy strength is small. If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12: If thou sayest, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives And Forgives

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Most Christians make it habit to limit the Almighty God. We know He is big, but do we realize how much He wants us to have more of His provisions?

Introduction: We love and serve the One and only God Who desires for us to have more (of Him), while we often expect to have just enough to get by. That is, God is so abundant in His giving while we (sometimes) feel we don’t have enough. Most Christians make it habit to limit the Almighty God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Membership

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about what it means to be a "church member."

Church Membership Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, Romans 12:4-5 Intro: As Christians our flesh has been crucified with its affections and lusts with Christ at Calvary, and the old man of sin is dead (Romans 6:6). Furthermore, we have been married to another and made part of his body, the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Be Thankful In Hard Times" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 17, 2005

This message encourages all of us to thank God even in the midst of difficult times.

"How To Be Thankful In Hard Times" "And He took the cup, and gave thanks..." "And He took bread and gave thanks..." Luke 22:17 & 19 Introduction- Notice that the words which I just read were spoken by our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015

Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Sure Fire Ways To Grow A Church

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

CHURCH GROWTH

FIVE SURE FIRE WAYS TO GROW A CHURCH ACTS: 1-4; 1 COR 2  DR. MICHAEL POPE BLUF: first and foremost about growing a church is, you have to want to grow. If you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent

Contributed by John Ong on May 19, 2015

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do.

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do. The times are continuously changing, and most of us feel like we are inside a jungle trying to survive from the tough competition with other people. As we go through our every day life balancing work, hobbies, family time and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At A Reprodicable Process Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reprouicible Process

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reproducible Process 2 Timothy 2:1-2 We started this series seeing Jesus describing the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed to the mission of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Together Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 20, 2014

God's purpose in redemption and reconciliation was to make a new race, the human race! It seems discouraging that so many churches are divided. Why is that so and is it possible to become what God designed. Yes find out what hinders and what helps unit

Intro: We began by hearing that this life is not about us. Our life is to be controlled and conformed to the person and principle of Jesus. The church, the body of people that trust Jesus is to be centered on Jesus. We are also called to be holy, different, set apart for God’s purpose on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist