Sermons on Civilla Martin:

Sight And Vision

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

Vision is the key to accessing the invisible spiritual supplies that God provides to sustain us through difficult times.

Sight and Vision 2 King 6:12-17 Not long ago my wife made me go to the doctor. The married men know what I am talking about when I say that she made me go to the doctor. I was just going for a check up, but you know that there are some parts of that check up that I find particularly unpleasant. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Resolutions For The New Year

Contributed by J. Martin on Jan 13, 2007

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [somethin

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [something] successfully; to make [something] clear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Brother

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 10, 2006

We have sent with him, The Brother

(2 Cor 8:16-24; 12:18) "And we have sent with him the brother...". I want to call your attention to verse 18: "And, we have sent with him THE BROTHER!" Not we sent Brother John, or Brother Larry, etc... > But we sent with him, THE BROTHER Evidently, it was not as important to God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Bottle In The Smoke

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

(Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

Denomination: Baptist

The Shame & Folly Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The story of Amnon and Tamar shows us the Shame and Folly of sin.

(2 Sam 13:1-14) "whither shall I cause my shame to go?" Whether we will admit it or not there is a price to pay for sin. Tamar knew that even as the VICTIM of a sinful situation, she would have to live with the shame of what had happened to her. Even the VICTIM of sin has to bear the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Characters & Images Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006

A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Training A Witness

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Jonah a seasoned Evangelist still needed to ge trained in some area.

Training A Witness Text: Jonah 1:1-4-4:11 I. Jonah’s Rebellion a. A Divine Call 1:1 (The Word of the Lord) b. A Direct Commission 1:2(Arise and go) c. A Deliberate Choice 1:3 (Jonah didn’t go) II. Jonah’s Running a. The Fleeing - Why not stay? b. The Fare – The cost was great! 1. Running from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Stress

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Help for curing stress

God’s Cure For Stress Text: I Peter 5:7 I. Surrender “… yield yourselves unto God.” Romans 6:13 Some Christians fail to surrender everything to God. - Romans 12:1-2 A. Yield Our Will B. Yield Our Way C. Yield Our Words D. Yield Our Work E. Yield Our Walk II. Trust “And the Lord shall help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Laborers In His Vineyard

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Challenge to serve God

LABORERS IN HIS VINEYARD Text: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Enlistment A. He went out early. B. He offered a fair wage. C. He went back for more. II. The Exclamation A. Why stand ye all the day idle? B. Jehovah Witness - 120 members (20 Full-time)(Full-time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A King Like No Other

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 21, 2006

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Series B. Preached 11/30/2003 at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa

Christ the King/Last Sunday of the Church Year, Series B. Daniel 7:13-14, John 18:36-37. “A King Like No Other” November 23, 2003. Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA One of the longest running debates in the history of Christianity, and one that is probably just as hot today as it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"Better Together"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 21, 2006

A Wedding sermon preached February 18, 2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa. Some material from Rev. David Zachrich & Rev. Paul Cain.

J.B./J.M. Wedding Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 “Better Together” February 18, 2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, IA (ELCM) Rev. David R. Zachrich, D.Min & Rev. Paul Cain, credit God said it first, at the time of creation, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Gen 2:18). Many years ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

1 of 5 in the Series on Money

(1 Tim. 6:10) "The love of money is the root of all evil..." God cannot lie. God does not exaggerate. God says, "The love of money is the root of ALL evil." The LOVE of money... (Not having, using, or even wanting, but its LOVE). The love of money is the ROOT... (The starting place, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Escape Financial Bondage Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

2 of 5 in the Series on Money

(Prov. 22:7) "The borrower is servant to the lender..." I preached on last Wednesday on "The love of money is the root of all evil". I showed from the Bible... I. Our responsibility toward our employer. II. If you co-sign for a friend, he will become a stranger. III. If you co-sign for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Baptist

Factors That Determine Financial Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

3 of 5 in the Series on Money

(Prov. 22:7) "The borrower is servant to the lender..." Series: How To Escape Financial Bondage Preached two Wednesdays ago: "The love of money is the root of all evil". Last Wednesday on: How to tell if you are in financial bondage? Indebtedness. Pressure of bills. Your life revolves around ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Financially Free Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

4 of 5 in the Series on Money

(Prov. 22:7) "The borrower is servant to the lender..." Series: How To Escape Financial Bondage First message: "The love of money is the root of all evil". If there ever was an item that steals our time from God... If there ever was a time in which Christians need to be established, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Baptist