Sermons on Challenges Of Life:

Opening Heaven Thru Prayer And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 28, 2005

Part two of a three part series on praying in the Spirit and tongues.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God?s mercy upon them, and give thanks. 2 Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, Sex, And Marriage

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 5, 2005

What does God say about sex before marriage? What about sex outside of marriage?

God and the Marriage Bed (1 Cor. 7:1-9) Intro: A. When you look at our society today, we have seen many marriages that have ended in divorce. When you consider the statistics concerning sexuality and teens, you see that most people have some type of sexual activity before they marry. The term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Conflict

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2005

A sermon preached in the midst of conflict in the church. What does Jesus say about dealing with conflict?

DEALING WITH CONFLICT MATTHEW 5:21-26 MATTHEW 18:15-19 INTRODUCTION Larry Crabb wrote “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2005

Isaiah 53:4-6 is a great explaination on how we get right with God.

Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Title: How we get right with God Introduction In two weeks we celebrate Easter and so all this month we are trying to get a better understanding and appreciation for Easter through a study of Isaiah 53. Today we want to concentrate on verses 4-6 but before we do lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Word: Salvation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.

Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Numbers 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2005

Whatever the devil is doing, God has something bigger planned that will make him sorry, he ever messed with us.

Joe 2:23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first [month]. Hag 2:9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

¡§righteousness And Justification¡¨ Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the ¡§Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¡¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the ¡§Gospel of the Holy Spirit¡¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the ¡§Gospel of God¡¨

Sermon Series ¡§The Gospel of God ¡V A Study of Romans¡¨ Week #3 ¡§Righteousness and Justification¡¨ Study of Text: Romans 3:21-5:21 Opening Reading: Romans 3:21-26 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We enter now our third week of our study of Romans „X Week #1 we discussed Paul¡¦s letter to the Roman ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here, There, And Everywhere Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005

The second in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. The Omnipresence of God.

The Character of God: Here, There, and Everywhere Intro story: God is missing! Psalm 139:5-12 You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:5-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Majoring In The Minors Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 6, 2005

This message looks at the problem in Acts 11:1-18 of those in the early church focusing on the wrong aspects of what took place there.

Sometimes we as Christians can get all bent out of shape over the smallest, most insignificant things. You might think that it has something to do with today’s “drive thru” culture but you would be wrong. In fact, today we will see that it goes all the way back to the early Church. That is why I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles #2

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Miracles can be done my others, but we will know they are not from God.

MIRACLES #2 I. Alleged miracles performed by magicians EXODUS 7:10 12 10 So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh,, and thus they did just as the LORD had commanded; and Aaron threw his staff down before Pharaoh and his servants, and it became a serpent. 11 Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Matthew 7:22

Denomination: Christian Church

Patriotism

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2003

Patriotism is more than flag-waving...it is preserving our nation’s values.

Patriotism -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise boast of their wisdom, or the strong boast of their strength, or the rich boast of their riches, but let all who boast, boast about this: that they understand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Rider On The White Horse Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 41 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 41 “The Rider on the White Horse” Date: June 11, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 19:11-21 Introduction Last week in the first section of chapter 19 we caught a glimpse of the praise and worth going on in heaven. A time of rejoicing because the false church and government ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast From The Sea Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 31 in a Wednesday eveniing study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 31 “The Beast from the Sea” Date: March 5, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 13:1-10 Introduction Seven people or characters are introduced to us by the 7th trumpet; 5 whom we have met in chapter 12: the woman- the nation of Israel; the red dragon-Satan; the child of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Ever Change?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 11, 2003

The child of God can rejoice when considering the ways in which God cannot change...and further rejoice when considering the ways in which He does change!

DOES GOD EVER CHANGE? “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. God, Himself, never changes but there are times when He changes His mind or alters His decrees. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003

First of a series on "The Word On Worship. This sermon deals with the principles of worship.

The Word On Worship The Word On Worship John 4:19-24, Acts 17:23, Ex. 20:1-6 “Christian churches have come to the dangerous time predicted long ago. It is a time when we can pat one another on the back, congratulate ourselves and join in glad refrain. “We are rich, and increased with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6, John 4:19-24, Psalm 138:2

Denomination: Baptist