Sermons on Christian Funeral:

The Family Of God

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?

INTRODUCTION Dan Dierdorf is a former professional football player who is now a television sports broadcaster. “I’ve been on this incredible roll,” he says with wide-eyed amazement. “I’ve made more money and bettered myself every year since I was 21 years old. If my life were a graph, it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Right

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002

Dealing with conflict

Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh: What Is Its Nature

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit.

Flesh: What is its Nature? Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:12-17 Text: Romans 7:18 Sermon Idea: There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit. There is the story of an old deacon who used to lead prayer meetings would often finish them with this phrase in his prayers “O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We need God the way He is and the way He works.

A SINGING FAITH Habakkuk 3:1-19 S: Worship Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE NEED GOD THE WAY HE IS AND THE WAY HE WORKS. ?: How? How should we respond? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study three responses we need to have to God and His ways. The _____ response we need to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19, Habakkuk 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Something Worth Celebrating

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Give thanks to the Lord!

SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING Psalm 118:1-29 S: Palm Sunday Th: Praise Pr: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in Psalm 118 three explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord. The _____ explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Hear God's Voice? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

Is there a spiritual elite that hear from God?

I am indebted tremendously to Jack Deere for bringing clarity to these ideas. His book is entitled, Surprised By the Voice of God. It is available from local bookstores or online at www.Christianbook.com if you would like to read more about this subject. This morning I bring you the last ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contentment As Testament

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We can only truly be content in the love of God.

CONTENTMENT AS TESTAMENT I Corinthians 7:7-8 S: Contentment (singleness and life situations) Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CAN ONLY TRULY BE CONTENT IN THE LOVE OF GOD. ?: What? In what? KW: Circumstances TS: We will find in our study six circumstances that show contentment is only found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Party Going

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus has the power to change us.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING! John 2:1-11 S: Celebration of Change Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE US. ?: What? What changes can He make? KW: Changes TS: We will find in John 2:1-11 three changes Jesus has the power to make in us. The ____ change that Jesus has the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Roots Of Evil Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Six

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus - He's Not Just For Sundays Anymore Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 10, 2003

James tells us that our faith must be integrated into our Business decisions, as well as the ethics of how we earn our money and how we spnd it.

James 4:13-5:6 March 9, 2003 Jesus – He’s Not Just for Sundays Anymore! Glen was telling me a while back about a book he had seen. It was a take off on “women are from Venus, Men are from Mars,” the title was “Men are Waffles, Women are Spaghetti.” The idea is that the way that our minds ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Failed Church?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003

God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

I’d like to suggest tonight that the all-time best gift that has ever been given is Jesus Christ. And, once you open this gift, you will never want to return it, and you will never be the same!

A Gift Ready to Be Received A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the granddaughter replied, “I know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003

Prayer Warriors, Part Two: Solomon’s Prayer

THY WILL BE DONE (1 KINGS 8:22-54) Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is My Father's World

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

God is sovereign!

I feel this morning somewhat like the numerous TV reporters covering events in the Middle East, who have to stay alert to a variety of events beyond their control while trying to focus on the story they are reporting. Off-balance is probably a good description. Being off-balance also describes us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God