Sermons on Coming Deception:

Love

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Message concerning the Christian fruit of Love.

Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This chapter shows us three things about Love In vv 1-3 we are shown the primacy of love…in other words love overshadows everything. Without love our words, our gifts, our knowledge, and even our faith means nothing. These things are worthless without love. In vv 4-7 we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 16, 2007

What kind of Father does God expect us to be?

PSALMS 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accelerating Your Dream

Contributed by John Brewster on Nov 1, 2006

How we see things, speak things and see ourselves in the middle of God’s dream and purpose for us is everything.

ACCELERATING YOUR DREAM CHANGE - CHANGE - CHANGE We all know it has to come THROUGH everyone of us in order to "Accelerate The Vision" -- INCREASE! CHANGE WHAT? NUMBERS 13:1-33 We have to CHANGE our "Mindset" FIRST .... It’s Real Easy To Listen To What We Need To Do Taught To Us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Become Financially Free Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 26, 2006

5 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". Our love for money steals away our love for God, and the things of God... If there ever was an item that steals our time from God... If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007

In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

“Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 13, 2007

This message seeks to encourage God’s people to faithfully endure the hardships of the Christian life, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor Text: Heb.12: 1c “…let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Intro: Today we celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice (truce, or peace agreement) that ended World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Simplicity & Generosity Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007

In a culture of affluence we must practice simplicity and generosity if we are to love God first and draw closer to him.

Last week I said we suffer from a sickness in this country, it is the sickness of hurry, and we talked about the need to slow down, prioritize our time, and spend time being still before God. But there is a second sickness we have in this country, the sickness of affluence, riches, greed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 3 (Eating The Forbidden Fruit)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

In this voyeuristic age, where everybody thinks they have a right to know everything, here’s a story that suggests that there are some things that we ought not to know...

"The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it" (Genesis 2:15) Some will take this as a sure indication of the fact that this story was written by a man. For it seems that from Day 1 (or, to be exact, from Day 8) the creation story focuses on the jobs that need ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Is Precious Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2007

Christians need a biblical perspective on the sixth commandment.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthening Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

A look at five principles that help fortify our family relationships.

Tonight’s the night. Shera and I have watched every week since the competitors landed in the Amazon, and tonight we finally find out who survived. It started out with 16, one-by-one they’ve been voted out, and in about twelve hours the winner will be revealed. If you watch Survivor, you know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus And Funerals

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007

This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

“Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing "Happyness" Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 7, 2007

Happiness is a choice, not a consequence. It is centered on God’s rule in our lives and it is connected to what Christ has done for us.

Last December 2006, Columbia Pictures released the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Christopher. Christopher Gardner inspired the movie. He was a salesman struggling to provide for his family until he finally makes it big in the stock brokerage business in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Our society is not geared towards creating deep, lasting relationships. Jesus’ Solution:“Love one another as I have loved you.” This sermon casts a vision for small groups

A New Commandment: Experiencing Biblical Community John 13:31-35 Aug 31, 2003 Intro: I think I am in denial. Summer can’t possibly be over, tomorrow can’t be the first day of September, the fall can’t be here already… I know some of you parents with school-age children are singing along with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist