Sermons on Christian Responsiblity:

Keeping A Proper Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Questions About Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 9, 2005

A. Are You Sure That You Have Eternal Life? B. Make Sure by Coming in Faith to Christ Today

Questions about Eternal Life Series on 1 John 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction A. Life Is Short at Its Longest 1. The psalmist’s conclusion: 70-80 years (Ps. 90:10) 2. Our average life span is still in that range B. Jesus Came to Offer Something Better 1. "Everlasting life" (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

My creed is that which I love. The Apostle Peter tells us that our creed should affirm that God sent Jesus for our salvation.

Creed April 3, 2005 • Acts 2: 22-32 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know-- 23 this man, handed over to you according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Indulgence

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The prop you need - Cookies from Safeway - branded "Indulgence"

Thanks – Erin, Lindsay, Erin, Sarah. These are possibly the three most basic chapters of all Christianity, and you presented them all well. If you aren’t already still there, would you please turn to Romans 6 and mark it – we’ll be doing a lot of page turning today. <Pray> Romans 6:16 says ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saying "I Love You" Anyway

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Christ’s love for us is so obvious through his actions that he didn’t need to say "I love you" to us. Yet the good news is he showed his love and he also said "I love you"!

Jane Smith Memorial Service One of the great privileges of being a pastor is I am invited into people’s lives. During times of great human emotion – birth, death, marriage, baptism, graduation, and so on – I am offered a place of honorary membership in their family. And it has been a great ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Pencil

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday ob

The Pencil Romans 12:1—2 Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday object and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wonderful New Year Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 26, 2004

Part 3 of FACING THE FUTURE! Paul gave us some reasons you and I can look into this New Year and see wonderful things. 1. WE ARE BLESSED 2. WE ARE CHOSEN 3. WE ARE PREDISTINED.

A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Humor Illustration At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

It is impossible to be neutral in life. Every person has a master - either God on Satan.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: “Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Law

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

The Law cannot set you free. The Law cannot deliver us from the old nature. While the inward man may delight in the Law of God (Psalms 119:35) the old nature delights in breaking the Law of God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law says, "You’re driving too fast!" His wife says, "Stay more to the left." After ten mixed orders, the man turns to his wife and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

This chapter explains about the big hand of our heavenly Father when He says, "There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" (v.1). He does not mean that Christians do not suffer various consequences because of their sin, but they d

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A little boy and his father visited the country store. Upon leaving the store the owner of the store offered the little boy some free candy. "Get a handful of candy", the merchant said to the boy. The boy just stood there looking up at his father. The owner repeated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 29, 2004

(Devotional Series 6/50) In these verses we learn three things about wisdom. 1.IT HAS TO BE SOUGHT BY MAN;2.IT HAS TO BE GIVEN BY GOD;3.IT HAS TO BE APPLIED TO LIFE.

TRUE WISDOM Proverbs 2:1-15 (Devotional Series 6) It is difficult to find a precise definition for the word "wisdom" which appears so often in this book. Sometimes it is almost personnified, and some have equated it with the Holy Spirit. It is probably more exact to say that it is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Time!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 30, 2004

A short exhortation for Youth.

PRECIOUS TIME Proverbs 3:13-35 (A short exhortation for Youth) THE TRUE STORY OF THE LAST SUPPER. The painting of the Last Supper is extremely interesting and instructive. The two incidents connected with it afford a most convincing lesson on the effects of right and wrong thinking in the life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Salvation?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004

Explains how to receive the free Salvation offered by Jesus Christ.

DO YOU HAVE SALVATION? ACTS 4:12 What’s the meaning of Salvation?? In the Webster it says salvation is preservation! Or Deliverance from destruction, danger or great calamity. Like a Man who’s drowning and going down the last time. And someone reaches in and pulls him out and saves Him! This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not A Secret

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004

It’s not a Secret as to what God can do for You!!

It’s not a Secret ACTS 26:26 Its not a secret what God can do tonight! It’s no secret what He’s done for other people. Nor is it a secret what He’s done for you And He can and will do it for you!!! And It’ll be with arms wide open He’ll forgive you and Me For EVERYTHING! Many many years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sypmtoms Of A Defective Heart

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Matters of the heart.

THE SYMPTOMS OF A DEFECTIVE HEART LUKE 16:15 THE HEART IS A HARD-WORKING MUSCULAR PUMP WHOSE STEADY ACTION SUSTAINS LIFE. WITH EACH BEAT, THE HEART SENDS BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY TO CARRY OXYGEN AND FOOD TO ALL THE BODY’S CELLS. THE RHYTHMIC BEATING OF THE HEART BEGINS ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Baptist