Sermons on Christian Values:

Keeping Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress ways to keep marriages healthy.

The 10 Commandments #7: Keeping Marriage Intact Text: Exodus 20:14 Thesis: To stress ways to keep marriages healthy. Introduction: (1) Divorce is out of control. (a) “The divorce rate has quadrupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 18.3 million in 1996” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Is Blessed

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 17 "My Life Is An Open Book" Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003

David’s life is an open book before God. He hides nothing. We sometimes try to hide things from God. We need to try to live our lives as an "open book" before God.

August 17, 2003 Title: Psalm 17 My Life Is An Open Book Text: Psalm 17:1-15 Introduction Things you should never say once without thinking twice: - It’s no trouble at all. - I love dogs. - We have plenty of room. - Call me any time. - Is there anything I can do? - My husband is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Excellence - The Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 31, 2003

According to the Department of Labor web site, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the cont

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: From time to time we have missionaries in our home. When these times come, the Nelson’s have a decision to make. Either we are going to clean the house and welcome them with excellence or we can just leave it as it is – and that is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 2, 2003

Just before Jesus returned to his rightful place in Heaven there were final things he wanted to do for his disciples. He still offers to do these for his followers today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 70 “Final Instructions” Luke 24:36-53 It was an almost impossible situation that the eleven remaining disciples (after Judas’ death) faced as they met in private to discuss the plan for their next move. They were frightened and confused. Their initial response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003

A TRUE FRIEND

A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Content Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To learn to be content with the Lord.

The 10 Commandments #10: Be Content Text: Exodus 20:17 Thesis: To learn to be content with the Lord. Introduction: (1) Have you ever said, “If I had (fill in the blank), then I would be happy?” (2) “As the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments forbid us to injure our neighbor in deed, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¡has Que Tu Vida Cuente!

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Dec 5, 2002

Nosotros hemos escuchado la expresión “cuando la vida te de limones, haga limonada” y creo que es un buen consejo, mas sin embargo pareciese que tan solo aplicamos este consejo para nuestra vida cotidiana y no para nuestra vida espiritual. El creyente

¡HAS QUE TU VIDA CUENTE! Deuteronomio 30:19 “19 Hoy pongo al cielo y a la tierra por testigos contra ti, de que te he dado a elegir entre la vida y la muerte, entre la bendición y la maldición. Elige, pues, la vida, para que vivan tú y tus descendientes.” (NVI) En este pasaje Dios nos esta ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Hebrews 11:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 2, 2003

An uplifting sermon about the future based on a Stephen F. Olford study

FACING THE FUTURE JOSHUA 1:1-9 (Adapted from a Stephen F. Olford study) INTRODUCTION In the first chapter of Joshua, we begin reading about a crisis that has erupted in the lives of the people of Israel. Their longtime leader and spiritual guide, Moses, has died. We need to understand that this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walking With God"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003

What does it mean to walk with God?

TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equality Or Unity

Contributed by Jack Moore on Jan 21, 2003

We need not be concerned with equality....only unity.

Equality or Unity Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23, 1 Corinthians 12:18-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Joshua Do? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2003

A sermon on the topic of reverence and how that plays out in our daily lives.

WDJD? Joshua 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION The passage that we will look at today is a passage that speaks about reverence. I realize that in our culture today, very few things or people are given reverence. Any more, reverence is not an attitude or action that we see on a daily basis. ILLUSTRATION… ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tempted? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003

tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Fishbowl Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

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Practicing the presence of God, life in a fishbowl, Philippians 4:4-7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 10, 2002 A man was trying to pull out of a parking place but bashed the bumper of the parked car in front of him. Witnessed by a handful of pedestrians waiting for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Como Viver Uma Vida Cristã

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 20, 2003

O segreso de um bom relacionamento com Deus.

COMO VIVER UMA VIDA CRISTÃ Será que podemos viver uma vida de acordo com a vontade de Deus? Isto é realmente possível? Stanley encontrou o famoso missionário David Livingstone no coração da África e disse: “Fui à África levando o preconceito do maior ateu de Londres, mas quando eu vi, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Adventist