Sermons on Commonality:

You Gotta Ask! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

This is th 19th part of the Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our prayer requests

THIS ENTIRE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE IS DEPENDENT ON ONE THING AND THAT IS A PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF VS.9,10 & 11. BECAUSE CHRIST USES THESE VERSES TO QUALIFY THE VERSES THAT WENT BEFORE. AND SO CHRIST USES THE CONCEPT OF FATHER TO DESCRIBE GOD. BUT THE FATHER CONCEPT IS ONLY VALID FOR THOSE OF US ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 23, 2001

The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ can be divided into 3 stages; namely the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus First!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Deals with the place of honor that we give to Jesus.

Near the center of one of our great Midwestern cities there is a restaurant that has consistently rated with the critics. It’s really just a hole-in-the-wall but the chicken is "O, so good..." The restaurant is called: Holy Ghost Fire Baptized Chicken-which of course is a rather peculiar name for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2002

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 - Many problems are caused by failing to remember Christ and His resurrection power

Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 Many problems are caused by a failure to remember what Christ’s presence, power and perspective. Failure to remember all the riches we have in Christ can lead to many mistaken perceptions that produce fear, anger or faulty reactions toward problems. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

When A Christian Sins

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002

WHEN A CHRISTIAN CHOOSES TO LIVE HIS OR HER LIFE IN SIN - IT MIGHT JUST SHOCK YOU AS TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS 6/30/02 TEXT: ROMANS 8:1 - 13 INTRO: AS I BEGAN PREPARING FOR THIS MESSAGE, IN MY MIND, I THOUGHT OF THE THOUSANDS OF SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED AGAINST SIN. AND LET ME JUST SAY THAT WITH ALL THE SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED, IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fear And Family

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

Ruth’s story of irony and inclusion is also a reminder of God’s presence in the Christian community

What’s your greatest fear?… Anyone here afraid of spiders? I used to be afraid of spiders. I’m ok with them now, but for a while…. Well I remember once in college I woke up in my old dorm and there was a garden spider on top of my covers, about 10 or so inches from my head. He was looking at me ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001

This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

He Pitched His Tent Among Us Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 11, 2001

Jesus became one of us to reveal God to us

Theme: He pitched His tent among us Text: Ps. 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; Jn. 1:1-18 Read John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” One problem that frightens many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001

Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

A Walk In The Dark Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Three Truths we must face about God, ourselves, and Jesus

 Last Sunday we studied the first 4 verses of chapter 1. 1) John alerted us to the missing ingredient in life of church and in most Christian’s experience: TRUE FELLOWSHIP. 2) The foundation of this kind of fellowship is not an agreement of facts or ideas but is a Person(1:1-2) 3) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Breaking The Powerful Pull Of Temptation

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

A treatise on how to recognize the devil’s deceptive ways and how to resist these temptations.

This is a message that we can all identify with. A. We are all subject to temptations, on a daily basis. 1. I know that it cuts us to the heart when we give in to those temptations. a. We feel like we have failed God, self, and those around us. 1.) Those who cave in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifestation Of The Truth

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 5, 2002

Seven things you need to know about truth are.....

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: MANIFESTATION OF THE TRUTH “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist