Sermons on Church Influence:

Another Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Why would anyone want to stay in the same old condition. You don’t have to spend another night with the frogs in your life.

“Another Night With the FROGS” Exodus 8:1-15 One of the biggest conflicts a person has within themselves is procrastination. Procrastination means: to put off intentionally or habitually the doing of something that should be done. Procrastination literally is a thief of time. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Streams In The Desert Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonders Of The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

Of the many wonders of history, the Bible stands in a catagory of its own.

THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy. 3:16-17; Psalm 117:2; Mark. 13:31 Introduction. 1. The Bible is the Book of Books. 2. It is the rock upon which Christianity is built. 3. It is the Declaration of Independence from ignorance and superstition. 4. It is the Emancipation Proclamation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Undivided Life

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

Question: Is the Bible just a good book or is it absolutely necessary for your spiritual life? In the last seven days, how did your life answer that question? The ultimate goal of our life should be to glorify God. How do we glorify God? We do it b

AN UNDIVIDED LIFE "This book will keep you from sin; Sin will keep you from this book." INTRO: Strange but true facts: Question: Is the Bible just a good book or is it absolutely necessary for your spiritual life? In the last seven days, how did your life answer that question? The ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ashamed

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel because he knew that it came from God

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The following is a quote in a letter by Dr. Paul Luther, the youngest son of the reformer Martin Luther. “ In the year 1544, my father, in the presence of us all, narrated the whole story of his journey to Rome. He acknowledged with great joy that, in that city, through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: It Is Our Little Secret

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

OUR FATHER HAS A SECRET AND IT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!

PRAYER: IT IS OUR LITTLE SECRET MATTHEW 6: 1-13 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: From the final scene of "Shrek": Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" YOU SEE, FIONA HAD A LITTLE SECRET. AT NIGHT THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS BECAME AN ORGERESS. Unconditional love. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

From Genesis To Understanding

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004

This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 23, 2004

Death cannot hold a believer, God holds your life in His hands. Getting people to believe in their God , in His word.A Testimony of Life.

The Miracle of Life Have you ever seen a pitcher of warm water turn to Ice, how about seeing cancer disapear, prophecys fullfilled, have you ever been pronounced dead yet still alive, have you ever been told that you have, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Was Then This Is Now

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us.

Title: That Was Then This Is Now Text: Hebrews 9-10 Theme: To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us. Introduction: What is a Covenant? It is an agreement between two. Marriage is a covenant. Tonight we want to focus on Hebrews 9-10 to see the glorious agreement God has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Being Set Free By God's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 3, 2005

God can set us free by His power alone

BEING SET FREE BY GOD’S POWER EX. 13:17-18, 21-22. 14:10-14, 21-22, 30-31 President Dwight Eisenhower spoke these words in his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953, “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak and timid. He knew first hand the cost of victory as well as the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ya'll Come Back Now Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is teaching on the ascension and return of Jesus.

Ya’ll Come Back Now – Jesus will return: Acts 1:9-11 There are 260 chapters in the N.T. and in those chapters the second coming of Christ is mentioned 318 times. That is one in every 25 verses from Matthew to Revelation. Jesus will return in like manner as he left. His Ascension 1. From the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is The Supreme Weapon We Possess For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2003

How to use the Word of God to be spiritually secure.

Introduction: Expiration dates are printed on just about everything nowadays, even on soda pop cans. One place you will not find an expiration date, however, is on salt. Ever hear anyone say, "This salt tastes old. It must not be very fresh"? Probably not. Salt never goes stale. Jesus said, "Salt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan