Sermons on Christian Lady Funeral:

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Fill 'er Up

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A look at hungering and thirsting for God

Fill ‘Er Up A Look at Hungering and Thirsting for God 2/2/05 I. Introduction Have ya’ll seen the latest Taco Bell commercials boasting of their new Big Bell Value Menu? The customers who eat there boldly proclaim, “I’m full!” How many of you can say that about your relationship with God? “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lucky Charms

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle On The Way To Church Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

God worked mightily through these 2 guys who were just on their way to a prayer meeting! How can I see God work in MY life like that? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Tell the story from Acts 3. THESIS: God wants to do something through you, if you¡¯ll develop these 5 habits: 1. Be open to God¡¯s direction as you go about your business. (V. 1) Here¡¯s a couple of guys just on the way to prayer meeting. . . and God uses them for a great miracle. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Trade In "Self-Life" For "Servant's Heart" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Self-pleasing is the most natural human instinct there is -- we want to climb the ladder. But it will stifle your growth! If you want this year to be different, trade in that attitude for a servant’s heart. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade in “Self-Life” for “Servant’s Heart” “Son of man came not to be served, but to serve...” Life is essentially a series of trade-offs. . . everything plateaus when you’re unwilling to make the next trade-off. Brief REVEW OF - Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free living”. . . - ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

Justification

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Being Justified by God

North College Ave. Baptist Church We are Justified by Christ Romans 3:20-26 November 21, 2004 I. The Fact of Justification---"Being Justified" A. The word "Justify" means "righteous" B. The meaning of the term, "Justification": the word is used to declare and treat one as righteous. C. Thus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tarrying By The Stuff

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

Our responsibilities in the battle, our time of spirtiual warfare, and the times when we must "tarry by the stuff"

Tarrying By The Stuff TEXT: I Samuel 30:7-24 7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8 And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Cheek Red Enough?

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2005

What does Jesus mean when He says to "Turn the Other Cheek"?

Is Your Cheek Red Enough? by Pastor Jim May Portions of this message were taken from a message by Rev. Victor Shepherd at another sermon site) Matthew 5:38-42, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God We Are Free At Last! Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

What does FREEDOM mean to us? The Apostle Paul explains what true FREEDOM is all about.

“Thank God, We’re Free At Last!” Text—Romans 7 Read Romans 7:1-6 Introduction. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening, Bill had a heart attack and he died. Several years later Sally married a man named Jack. Jack was, in many ways, different from Bill. Bill, when he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Body-Investing For The Future Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Investing in our body is a sound investment that brings balance to our lives and enhances our Chrisitan service and Spiritual discipleship

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 2, 2005 I Corinthians 6:9-11, 19-20 “Your Body—Investing for the Future” INTRODUCTION It is the beginning of a New Year. We enter this year with hopes that it will be a prosperous year in more ways than merely financial. If 2005 is to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why I Need To Stay Out Of The Mud Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2005

There are at least five reasons to stay pure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 „X Staying clean while living in the pig pen can be very difficult at times. We look out and it appears that everyone is having fun playing in the mud. „X One of the hardest things a child can do is have to sit back and watch everyone else have fun. I bet you can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: Our Response To His Gift

Contributed by Greg Robinson on Feb 13, 2005

How have you responded to the gift that is Jesus Christ?

“Jesus Christ: Our Response to His Gift” Matthew 26:6-13 Intro: “Who of you has ever said to someone, “I owe you one”? Most of us have been in that position. Someone, a close friend or family member, helped you out of a tight spot and you felt grateful for the help and let them know that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2005

Living for Jesus involves being a living epistle, a living sacrifice and a living stone in the "spiritual house" that is His Church.

LIVING FOR JESUS “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 LET US TAKE NOTE OF THE TRUTHS TAUGHT IN THIS VERSE 1. Christ died for all. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with some of the common excuses we have for not obeying God.

Excuses John 5:1-9 (KJV) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

The Effect Of Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005

What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?

The Effect Of Righteousness -- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. The New King James says it like this. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible