Sermons on Committing:

Submit?? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

The marriage relationship according to Paul

Submit?? Eph. 5:21-6:9 Steve Simala Grant, Nov. 10/11, 2001 Context: Our journey through Ephesians brings us to a passage that is extremely practical, yet difficult for us to hear today. It is one that I believe has been misinterpreted and misapplied at many points throughout history, and thus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss God's Party! Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on responding to God’s invitiation to an abundant life with Him.

Luke Series #68 June 16, 2002 Title: Don’t Miss God’s Party! Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Short-Lived Change

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002

Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the importance of our vows that we make in marriage.

Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow GNLCC 6/30/2003 Proverbs 5:15-19 Ephesians 5:21-33 One day two little kids were playing outside with sticks. They pretended they were great pirates with long pointed swords. All was going well until Billy got a little too close and accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Highway

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 23, 2002

A guide to victorius living using the vision of Isaiah

The Highway Isaiah 35; 8 “And a highway will be there, it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. Vs 9 No lion will be there nor any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: *other

They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

So, What's The Point? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository verse by verse sermon on the sovereignty, person, and work of Jesus.

Our faith is sometimes questioned. What does it matter what you believe? Here are 2 or 3 things that Jesus cared deeply about. We should care also. 1) Day 7. John 1 has 3 “next days.” This is 3 days after. · Jesus went to the wedding at Cana. This implies his blessing on marriage. Marriage ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25, Psalm 69:9-32

Follow Me

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

The call of Jesus Christ to follow comes to every man.

FOLLOW ME Matt. 4:18-20 INTRO. What would you have done if the incident we have just read had happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of business one day and said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." What would you do? Ignore him and hope he would soon go away? Call a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002

Have you ever looked at humanity through the eyes of Jesus. In this sermon, I try to see several Bible characters through His eyes-the way He saw them.

"Humanity - Through The Eyes Of Jesus" Introduction- Have you ever attempted to see people as Jesus saw them? We all need to see humanity as He saw them. We need to see our world through the eyes of Jesus. In this message, I want to attempt to do that with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Leave Behind

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Oct 19, 2002

There are a series of things that we must leave behind to become a true Christian

Things We Leave Behind Phil 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

God's Final Warning!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 10, 2001

The Bible is filled with warnings, and the last chapter is God’s final appeal for people to turn to Christ.

A preacher at a certain church asked the congregation this question: “How many here today want to go to Heaven?” Instantly, every hand in the house went up, except for one elderly man. “Dear Sir,” said the preacher, “don’t you want to go to Heaven?” “Oh, yes,” replied the man. “I thought you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

My God Does Provide

Contributed by Daryl Miller on Feb 15, 2001

God provided a substutional sacrifice for us all.

MY GOD DOES PROVIDE STORY LEAD - IN Old man trapped on roof top during flood conditions: A helicopter flies over and a crew member drops a ladder and yells - " grab the ladder" The old man refuses and proclaims : " My God will rescue me. God will provide." The old man is not wrong. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12, Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

The Hard Gospel

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 17, 2001

The gospel of Christ makes tough demands on people’s lives, these demands cannot be negated or compromised.

The Hard Gospel By Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show that the gospel is “hard,” that its truths are tough and that it requires some difficult decisions. Text: Mark 10:17-23 Introduction: I will never forget many years ago visiting Belfast city ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist