Sermons on Change Is Good:

Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God calls us and empowers us to be wide awake workers giving all for His Kingdom.

 Sermon: "Living on Tiptoe" Rev. Anderson Mark 13:32-27 1 Thes. 5:1-11 + + + The King is Coming! Here again the words of the coming King: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ’Watch!’" (Mark 13:37 NIV) I’m about to say a word, and I want you to see if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:37, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You See This Woman?

Contributed by Kreigh Hurst on May 5, 2001

The customs of the day allowed this woman to show her total devotion to Jesus and is in contrast to Simon’s refusal of Him. Hers is an example of how we should approach the master.

Introduction: Mother Teresa is a woman whose name has become synonymous with greatness. This correlation may have resulted from her philosophy of greatness. She simply believes, "We can do no great things; only small things with great love." Such words are reminiscent of our Lord’s immortal words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Holiness

Be Healed

Contributed by John Beehler on May 16, 2001

Jesus healed then and he is still healing today.

Be Healed Three guys were fishing in a lake one day, when Jesus walked across the water and joined them in the boat. When the three astonished men had settled down enough to speak, the first guy asked humbly, "Jesus, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritually Empowered Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

A message on Pentecost using the symbolism of wind, fire and inspired speech to show us how the Holy Spirit works in and through us.

SURVEYORS WERE SENT TO A REMOTE MOUNTAIN TO DESIGN A NEW MAP OF THE TERRAIN. EVERYDAY THEY WOULD GO UP AND OVER THE RUGGED HILLS AND EVERY NIGHT RETURN TO THEIR CAMP. USUALLY EVERY NIGHT THEY WERE JOINED BY AN OLD SHEPHERD WHO ENJOYED THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THEIR FIRE AT NIGHT. THEY WOULD SWAP ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

What If?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

What if Jesus would have said, "I’m not dying for them"?

WHAT IF? GALATIANS 3:13 Introduction: 1. We often play this game with ourselves and I want to ask you this question this Easter Morning. 2. We know that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and He defeated death and arose on the third day. 3. But, what if Jesus would have said, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Priestly Piety

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

A devotion for church leaders

(A brief devotion on prayer) “In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.” The primary theme that this author seems to have chosen and adhered to throughout ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Are We So Angry?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Dew Time

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover the 'dew' of God's glory!

I. Dew From Heaven A. Text: Zechariah 8:11-12 “But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘For the seed shall be prosperous, the vine shall give its fruit, the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew –I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:11-12

The Humillity Of The Towel

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover the importance of servanthood.

I. Less Than and Greater Than A. Text: Matthew 20:20-28 B. It’s easy in our society to get things backwards; mixed up. We live in a backwards society. Everything we as a society does is opposite of what God’s Word says we should. 1. Remember, Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

Just A Cup Of Water

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message emphasizes the real reason why Christians should serve their King, Jesus Christ.

“Just a Cup of Water” 2 Samuel 23:1-5; 8; 13-17 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. There are few characters in the Word of God who attract our attention as much as the man, David. B. He is mentioned more than any other character in the Bible, except the Lord Jesus Christ. C. He is the only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Wealth

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

How to have extreme wealth.

Extreme Wealth Mark 10:25 This morning, the title of our sermon is "extreme wealth," and before I began, how many of you think this sermon is about you? Do you consider yourself extremely wealthy? Let me see your hands. The first definition in my dictionary of extreme is: "very great or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Pouting Prophet

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

When Jonah didn't get his way, he became a pouting prophet.

A Pouting Prophet Jonah 4:1-3 Last week we left Jonah right after the city of Nineveh repented and God relented. God used his brief message, (5 Hebrew words) to penetrate the hearts of the people of Nineveh. The people spread the message like wild fire. When the word reached the king, he didn't ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about Suffering

I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" We like winners. Our culture, our country, our society are caught up with the idea of winning. Winning, succeeding, getting ahead, overcoming great obstacles these are the ideals, these are the goals that society places on all people. We can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Your Peace A Cover-Up?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Many people think they have peace but peace can be a coverup of the truth. True peace comes from God.

Introductory Considerations 1. The situation was not a good one for the people of Israel. Many of them, including the prophet Ezekiel had already been carried off to exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid seige to it. The people were prisoners in their own ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed