Sermons on Committing:

Enjoying The Traits Of Our Mates

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jan 8, 2001

Gives biblical and practical advice tohusbands and wives on creating a strong long-lasting marriage.

“Enjoying the Traits of our Mates” Do you remember when you first saw him or her? You turned to your friend and said “whooooo is that?” (real slow) I remember the first time I saw Julie. She was walking; I luuuuuuved her walk. Do you remember meeting for the first time? You knew there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marred And Made Again

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2001

Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s workshop was the means of God’s giving him an acted-parable of what he could do with the marred nation of Israel and mankind in general.

MARRED AND MADE AGAIN One of the pleasures of being away from home on holiday is to have the opportunity of just standing and staring at interesting sights, such as a craftsman at work - perhaps a potter. The prophet Jeremiah did this once. He tells us what he saw: "The pot he was shaping from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Jeremiah 18:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

A look at the steps of salvation

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap Luke 5:17-26 1. Recognition of need verses 18-19 Hungry peopole find food. God hungry people find God. 2. Knew where to go. verse 18--"to lay him before Jesus" 3. Removed something. verse 19--Example of repentance. Something must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Holiness

Hometown Anti-Heroes

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

How do you respond to Jesus’ offer of salvation?

Last week we saw Jesus give us his mission. He stood up in his home synagogue, read from Isaiah of being anointed to preach good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight for the blind, release for the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Then Jesus told his hometown folks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Helps Those Who...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 30, 2001

a look at Mark 10:46-52

God Helps Those Who... Mark 10:46-52 1) Admit their need verse 46,47 2) Trust Him fully verse. 48-51 3) Follow in Christian discipleship verse 52 God helps those who put themselves in a position to receive His grace. We do that in many ways but three are evident in this passage. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

Wedding Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Genesis 2:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

Traditional reaffirmation of wedding vows for 50th Wedding Anniversary in a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.059 Thomas & Claudie Cooke, reaffirm 50th From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC PRELUDE: Organist THOMAS & CLAUDIE WALK DOWN ISLE TOGETHER. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE REAFFIRMING OF THE WEDDING VOWS OF THOMAS AND CLAUDIE COOKE. THIS IS A JOYFUL TIME IN WHICH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Sword

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001

As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

"The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Again - You Can Wipe The Slate Clean!

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

This sermon is on being "born again" and starting your life over.

Born Again - YOU CAN WIPE THE SLATE CLEAN As the prisoner is led to a solitary cell and the iron door is slammed shut, she thinks "This is it -- and she sinks down on the dirty, hard little cot and leans her head into her hands and weeps. She thinks about what got her here and wishes she could ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with Christian marriage.

Could It Be I’m Falling In Love 6/27/99 Proverbs 4:18-27 Colossians 3:1-4 Text Thessalonians 4:1-8 How many of us remember the days when we use to have crushes on someone as a junior or senior higher. As young as age 12, I can remember being on my knees praying that God would let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan For Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 26, 2001

To understand God’s plan for marriage we must learn that: 1. It is a place where we learn about commitment. 2. It is a place where we learn about forgiveness and grace. 3. It is a place where we learn how to give honor. 4. It is a place where we experi

Perhaps you have seen some of the billboards that have appeared around major cities lately. They are simple messages from God. One reads: “Have You Read My #1 Best Seller? There Will Be a Test. – God” Others say things like: “My Way Is the Highway. – God”, and “Will The Road You’re on Get You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

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