Sermons on Christian Disciplines:

You Want Me To Do What?

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

May the Lord open our eyes to dirty feet and give us a heart to wash them.

Read John 13:1-10. This story is one of the most memorable incidents in Bible. It was the night before Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. It was an intense time in Jesus’ life. His public ministry had ended. Jesus now turns his full attention to his disciples. I want you to imagine this situation ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

When we fail to forgive others who have hurt us we give in to the spirit of revenge and resentment.

After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk asked. "Cash," I snapped. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Different Now?

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

In the church there are a lot of Rip Van Winkle Christians--who go to sleep not long after they made the decision to follow Christ.

Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of the old life without Christ as compared to the new life in Christ. In this scripture Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ang Galit Ni Moises

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 7, 2008

A Sermon about 3 Keys in Controlling Your Anger

Ang Galit Ni Moises 3 Keys to Controlling Your Anger Bilang 20:7-12 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 20:7-12, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (8)"Dalhin mo ang tungkod ni Aaron. Isama ninyo ni Aaron ang buong bayan sa harap ng malaking bato. Pagdating doon, magsalita ka sa bato at lalabas ang tubig para ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Might Men Of God, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2008

A look at David’s "additional" mighty men in a call to action of the church.

Mighty Men of God – Part 2 2 Samuel 23:18-23 Introduction Several weeks ago I brought a message inspired from a Men’s Retreat in September about being a “Mighty Man” of God. This morning is the conclusion of that message and I believe it is important to understand that God is still calling out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Who, Me?

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 9, 2008

Discovering the 4 principles of effective service in the Kingdom of God.

WHO, ME? NEHEMIAH 1:1-2:8 1. Nehemiah Saw a Need (1:3) 2. Nehemiah was Concerned about the Need he saw (1:4) 3. Nehemiah Prayed concerning the Need he saw (1:5-11) Components of Nehemiah’s Prayer A. Acknowledgement of God’s Greatness (1:5) B. Intercession (1:6) C. Repentance ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

To be a Christian requires enduring hardship like a good soldier.

A Good Soldier Adapted from T. Michael Crews 2 Tim.2:3-4 “One aspect of the Christian life is that it is a warfare against the forces of evil.” (P399 Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 11) I remember when I was a small boy that I was fascinated with soldiers. I played with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hall Of Fame # 10 - The Porters Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 14, 2008

Porters are mentioned in both Testaments. Let’s take a closer look.

TEXT "The children of the porters" - Ezra 2:42 INTRODUCTION When we talk of porters today, we think of those who work in hospitals. Such people are responsible for moving patients, for taking meals to patients and other important tasks. In Bible times, however, a porter had a much simpler job: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:42

Breaking The Cycle Of Selfishness Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 17, 2008

This is the first message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at the fact that if we want to live beyond - we have to get past "Me."

This week we are starting a new series of messages based on Ephesians 4:11-13. Let’s look at it together. This passage is one of our favorite passages because it looks at the church. The church is a body of believers, and this passage talks about the roles we have within the church, the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008

Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay In The Boat: Shark Attack

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 22, 2008

If you get out of your boat, you may find a shark in the water.

Stay in the Boat Subtitle: Shark Attack Genesis 6:1-8 1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008

A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Who Are You Going To Serve? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 25, 2008

This is a sermon on why we should serve God and how we should do so.

Text; Joshua 24:1-27 Title: Who are you going to serve? Introduction Joshua 24 contains one of the most well known verses in the entire O.T. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (v15) This same verse is also the central verse in Joshua 24 because the chapter is all about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Co-Laborer With God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Examines the importance of the job God has given to each of us. Expanded outline.

YOU ARE A CO-LABORER WITH GOD If you drive along Woodland Blvd. In downtown Deland, you will notice that all of the old buildings in that area, unlike the oldest buildings in Enterprise, are all built of masonry. That’s because of the fire of 1855. The fire, which swept downtown Deland in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist