Sermons on Christ Like:

Two Fathers/Two Phases

Contributed by Jack Warford on Jun 14, 2002

We men and boys are Two Fathers going through Two Phases required by God’s Holy Word. We are either a father doing what God has instructed us to do, or we are a father-to-be learning by discipline how to someday be a father after God’s own heart.

This is the first Father’s Day I will have without my father. Let me say, that in heaven there is only one Father, and that is God himself, but my dad recently went there, and so while I am on this earth, I have two fathers in Heaven now. God gave him over 85 years on this earth, and he gave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, 1 Kings 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having The Children Of Your Dreams

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002

A father’s Day Sermon -- How to be a blessing to your children in order that they may be a blessing to you. Based on Smalley and Trent’s book--The Gift of the Blessing

Having The Children Of Your Dreams A Fathers’ Day Lesson Pastor Don Hawks (Based on a sermon by Joel Smith on Sermon Central.com--How to Have the Children of Your Dreams) June 16, 2002 Bethany Church THE STORY IS TOLD OF A FATHER OF 5 WHO CAME HOME WITH A TOY, HE SUMMONED HIS CHILDREN AND ASKED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:26-29, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Methodist

226 - The Unwelcomed Brother Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002

The prodigal son may have searched for his brother’s welcome. What did he find?

Sermon Study 226 – THE UNWELCOMED BROTHER The Younger Son represents the lost soul The Father represents God Luke 15:11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. Luke 15:12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Rain

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 5, 2002

When life seems to be a steady, heavy burst of soul chilling rain, you may find yourself asking, where is the hope?

Hope In The Rain Psalm 27:13 (NAS) NAS “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” KJV “I would had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” NIV “I am still confident of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grounded In Grace Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

Grace, it is exactly what man needs. And Paul writes to us and says," those who RECEIVE it shall reign in life.

Grounded in Grace Reason why this series is being preached There has been more response from this series than any other I have ever done in over 20 years of preaching. People are hungry to hear about the true grace of God. So far we have shared: 1. UNDERSTANDIING THE GRACE OF GOD. Its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing The Lord

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

talks about the Ingredients that we need to please the Lord

Hebrews 13:18-25 Pleasing the Lord! Introduction 1. We love to try and please our boss. 2. We as humans have a natural tendency to want to please people. 3. Kids do this often with their parents. That is why you have all those pictures hanging on your refrigerator 4. Even though you might not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Prepared For Christmas Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the second in our advent series

Are You Prepared for Christmas? This is the third Sunday in our Advent colander and today will be our third message in our Advent series. Two weeks ago we looked at what is in a name and in that sermon we saw the some names this child would be called. We also looked at why this child would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sabbath Rests

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Mar 5, 2003

The seventh day rest changed three times from creation to the church -- here is what it means for us today.

God’s Sabbath Rests There are three different sabbath rests described in scripture, having at least two features in common: 1) God created them 2) They involve the idea of “rest” 1) Genesis 2:1-3 Gen. 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Ready For God's Blessings

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

We hold back God’s blessings by not doing as he directs. Use this as a jump off point to preach as you feel.

Make Ready For God’s Blessings 2 Chronicles 7: 12-14 Often we tell ourselves we want God’s Blessing! We want to be Excited! We want to see God’s Blessings. But let me ask, what are you doing in your life to make ready for God’s Blessings? We hold the key of possibility A. We have the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Kind Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

What are your expectations and reactions to God’s work in your life?

THE RIGHT KIND OF LAUGHTER GENESIS 17:17; 21:1-8 There are times in our life when we laugh because of disbelief… “I am going to give you a million dollars….” “Yeah, right, ha ha.” And there are other times when we laugh because of joy. Something happens so good that our response is just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17, Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Choosing truth

Introduction: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: United Methodist

A Message To The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 5 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

WEEK 5 “A Message To The Persecuted Church” Date: June 26,2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 8-11 Introduction We continue our study in Revelation tonight in chapter 2: 8-11, the 2nd letter to the churches in Asia (modern day Turkey). This letter is specifically directed to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Nicodemus Question

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

What does it mean to be born again? How can we be saved?

Second Sunday In Lent (Year A) Many people attend sporting events carrying signs labelled JOHN 3:16, the promise that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. I heard of a sporting event recently, where the announcers began to snicker and gawk at a sign one of the spectators held that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Called To Service In He Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

Using the story of Elisha’s literal call to ministry as an allegory, we can draw several truths from this passage concerning whom God chooses to call into a work for Him.

WHO IS CALLED TO SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM © 2002 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Many say that they want to be greatly used or at least used in some way in the Kingdom of God, and yet, the lack of action in their lives betrays their words. However, the truth is that if we do not want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal