Sermons on Childrens Day:

What It Really Takes To Worship Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 9, 2002

The call of worship on our lives requires sacrifice. Like Joshua, we can build an altar. Fifth in series of messages on Joshua

“What it really takes to worship” Joshua Ch. 8 In Joshua Ch. 7 God gave Joshua a mission. The mission was to remove sin and disobedience from within the camp. He brought everyone forward tribe by tribe, family by family, until he discovered the cheat. Achan was found to be the culprit. He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

To Far To Turn Back?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

There is a point of no return....the point at which one has hardened his/her heart.

In many areas of life, there are points that we reach that make it impossible to return. A. Airplanes especially point this problem out. 1. Take-off......point of commitment....either fly or crash. 2. Long range flights.....point of no return.... don’t have enough fuel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wading Into The Unknown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 27, 2002

This is a challenge for the church to move by faith into new territory for God, with God’s help.

Friends. Are you Ready? Are you ready to go somewhere you’ve never been before? Friends, Church, I’m asking you a serious question this Sunday morning? Were going on a trip, and were going to places that we’ve never been before, isn’t that exciting, don’t you like adventure? This journey is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Are We Living With The Dead?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 29, 2002

Last Sunday night on television, CBS ran a movie that the title intrigued me. The Title was, “Living With The Dead!”

ARE WE LIVING WITH THE DEAD? Text: John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” Luke 24:5 “And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Luke 24:5

Denomination: Baptist

3 Things God Has Done For Us

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon describes some of the advantages we receive because of Jesus’ work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians live in ignorance of what God has done for us. B. Many are not interested in doctrinal matters but in only what they get out of a church. C. I appeal again to George Barna’s research of 1996 and 1997. 1. Many professing Christians believe that people are inherently ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About The People

Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002

God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people?

"It’s All About the People" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 15:1-7 Purpose: God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people? As God’s ambassador, and as the pastor of His flock, or as a brother in the family of God, the truest way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Amazing Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of a Roman centurion’s faith takes the reader inside true faith and shows what faith does.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 15 An Amazing Faith Luke 7:1-10 Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will. Faith is deaf to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities and know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 2 Kings 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good Confession

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus teaches us to be careful about our speech because it has a direct bearing on what we do and who we become.

GOOD CONFESSION We are looking at the teaching of Jesus as found in Mark 4. THE JEWISH METHOD OF REPETITION As we look at the teaching we see that there is some repetition, and this is because Jesus was always repetitious. He said that it is out of the mouth of two or three witnesses that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

Why It is Important to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10

Why It is Important to Learn to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Quote:Don’t let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. The following types of people have a difficult time coping because of their inability to cope with imperfections of various types. 1. Perfectionism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 12, 2002

An apologetic response to pluralism that affirms Jesus as the only way to God.

- Following the attacks on September 11th, New York Mayor, Rudy Guilliani spoke before the United Nations. And in his speech he mentioned that on a typical weekend he will visit an Islamic mosque on Friday and a Christian Church on Sunday. Then he commented that both groups worship the same God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Truths About Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:3-8.

Romans Series # 48 July 24, 2002 Title: 4 Truths about Spiritual Gifts Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #48 of our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Consequences Of Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Gavin Poole on Aug 22, 2002

we live in a world of many choices but we can not pick and choose our god or ways of worship.

May 18, 2002 Trinity After Dark 1 Kings 16:29-17:1 “The consequence of Bad Choices” One thing I love about being in America is the number of choices we have. Every time I sit down to watch the television I have 80 channels to choose from. I can’t decide on any one so I end up watching all 80 ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican