Sermons on Chosen By Jesus:

Pleasing Worship

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 15, 2002

What happened when Hezekiah invited all of Judah to church?

Pleasing Worship 2 Chronicles 30:1-26 Chad H. Ballard Introduction An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 18, 2002

Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is. If our songs, movies and poems (as interesting and entertaining to listen to, watch, and read as they are), are any indication, most of us don’t really know what l

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Notation: Today we will be taking a break from our Parables of Jesus series to celebrate love and marriage. I cannot miss this opportunity to address one of the most critical subjects of all…loving someone. Opening Statement: Perhaps, our musicians who seem to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

Wanna Be Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on greatness

I. Man’s idea of greatness (vs. 46) A. The world has three chief patterns of greatness 1. Culture – the development through art and science, of a high regard in certain stations of society. (better known as fame) a. Carol Burnett says that when she was a girl, she joked and clowned around just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives.

I. It means husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives. A. Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" B. Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fshs 20.02

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2002

Invest in some long-term stock that will NEVER depreciate

FSHS 20.02 How many of you here invest in the stock market in some form? Bonds? Mutual funds? Own shares of some company? CDs? Okay, now let me ask those of you who have money in some form of investments: How many of you have made money this year? How many of you are pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm A Keeper Of The Fire

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 8, 2002

Who is willing to carry the Light….. who is willing to leave it all behind to become the keeper of the flame? This is where we can say that people were willing to release themselves to the Spirit of God and stoke the fire.

I’m a Keeper of the Fire FICC Big Bear Leadership Meeting 11-09-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Isaiah 55:1,2 1 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002

Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sanctity Of All

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002

This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For A Living

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Dry Bones

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 21, 2002

Just as God caused these dry bones to live He can make our churches alive.

Raising Dry Bones Ezek 37:1-10 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Worship And Its Benefits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2002

True Worship and Its Benefits(Isa 58:1-12)Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, Resources, Results

True Worship and Its Benefits (Isa 58:1-12) This morning you will learn how to engage in true worship and experience its maximum benefits. In the first twelve verses in Isaiah 58 we are taught how to: Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Every Effort Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Part of a series of sermons on Romans. How important is the unity of the church? Why should we Make Every Effort to keep unity? Can Christians have different opinions and still fellowship with one another?

Make Every Effort Romans 14:1–23 INTRODUCTION Sibling relationships are, at best, sometimes strained. I can remember growing up, the fights my brother and I would get into. I forget what the fights were about, only that we fought. Most of the time, I’m sure, it was just nitpicking things. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginnings Of Revival

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 22, 2001

In this time of crisis our nation and our churches need revival from God

The Beginnings of Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 October 2001 Introduction What does America need most right now? Some would say that we need peace the most Some would say that we need security the most Some would say that we need justice the most Some would say that we need victory the most On ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God