Sermons on Co Heirs With Christ:

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 26, 2004

We must forget the things that beset us and reach with newness for the future.

Php 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Another year soon in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 28, 2004

Looking back on 2004, have you received one blessing after another? God would say, "yes!"

John 1:16: WE HAVE ALL RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER. Can you imagine, going on vacation in the middle of winter, and you’re sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Vessel To Carry Others To God's Presence

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Dec 28, 2004

We are commissioned to help those around us get into the presence of the Lord.

A Vessel to carry others into the presence of God John 18:15 The world of Simon Peter at the time of the text was revolving in circles undoubtedly faster than he could stand for it to. It wasn’t just a few hours prior to this time that he was sitting in an upper room, eating bread and drinking ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Heavenly Citizenship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 29, 2004

Did you know that we have a citizenship that is greater than any national citizenship? We need to put our focus on spiritual things. When we have this spiritual focus the world grows dim. Then we are living consistent with our heavenly citizenship.

How much value do you place on your citizenship? We have several here who may be citizens of different countries. We have Canadians here. We have US citizens and Mexican citizens here. You have a citizenship in some nation. How much do you value or think about your citizenship? We rarely think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"More Precious Than..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 29, 2004

Weak men are the slaves of what happens. Strong men are masters of what happens. Peter of the Bible was one of those men. Let’s see why!

Introduction Recently, we held a memorial service for the father of one of our Deacons. Everything was going so well until there was one of the most touching, may I say "precious" presentations to honor their Love for their Dad was given. Pictures were shown which highlited his life and then it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor's Concern For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

What every pastor prays for.

A PASTOR’S CONCERN FOR THE CHURCH COLOSSIANS 1:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THE ARTICULATE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE THIS EPISTLE DURING HIS INCARCERATION AT ROME, TO ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS THAT WERE OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS, WHO UPHELD THE BELIEF THAT THE CEREMONIAL LAW ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004

This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Bigotry About Holy Ceremonies (Sacraments) Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005

Removing the prejudice and misunderstanding between denominations regarding sacraments -- those physical things through which we receive a spiritual grace

BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- THE HOLY THINGS (SACRAMENTS) BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there graceless bigotry and petty prejudice between Christian churches? Sadly, yes. Our churches sometimes do not teach people to think for themselves. We teach only our narrow theories rather than the multitude of counsel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Have Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 2, 2005

I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor.

What it means to have faith. Hebrews 11: 6. 01/02/05 I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor. In the end, we are the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-40

Denomination: Baptist

John (The Resurrection And Life) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at John’s gospel and his special emphasis on the nature of Christ as one with the Father, come to give his abundant God Life to us, a life that begins now and doesn’t end in death.

SE010205 Gospel Truth 4. JOHN INTRO: In this series, we’ve been looking at all four biographies of Christ, but the one we look at today, John, is different from the other three. The other three are what we call the synoptic Gospels. The word synoptic means same sight - it means Matthew, Mark, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In One Year And Out The Other

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A sermon for New Years Resolutions. Based on an already published sermon, it looks at the 10 new years resolutions that will ensure spiritual maturity.

WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Religion Meets Relationship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rookies, Veterans And Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2005

This is the fifth sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to call people to keep on learning and growing through the hard knocks of life.

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-4:5 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Rookies, Veterans and Hard Knocks Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of Life Lessons & Skills Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan