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  • Olympic Sport

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,070 views

    Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

    Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

  • "The Man Be Blessed That Feareth The Lord..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    Anyone can be a father but it takes a special man to be a dad. God’s Word provides the blueprint for the ingrediants that can make mere men great dads!

    Introduction Several boys were competing for "Who’s Dad Was The Greatest." when one, a son of a physician said to the others, "My dad’s a doctor and I can be sick for nothing..." Not to be out done, the youngest in the group said, "That’s nothing, my dad’s a preacher and I can be good for ...read more

  • The Marks Of Integrity

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    The life of Daniel has given us good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christians to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community.

    The life of Daniel has given us a good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christian to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community. I. Excellent Attitude (v.3b) -because he was secured in his God, Daniel was secured in himself -his competent and ...read more

  • The Right Motivation Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008
     | 5,483 views

    This sermon examines the right motivation for renewing your faith.

    What motivates your faith? In Romans 12:1 Paul gives the proper motivation for building a strong faith. It should be motivated by the "mercy" of God. I.The right motivation begins with hearing God’s voice. A. There must be a willing heart. B. There are competing voices. 1. The voice of ...read more

  • A Lesson In Stewardship

    Contributed by Herschel Smith on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    This sermon is designed to help individuals understand how to be a good steward of what God has given us.

    A Lesson In Stewardship I. Receiving of the Wealth (14-18) A. Unequally Divided (15a) B. Uniquely Decided (15b) C. Used Differently (16-18) II. Reckoning of the Workers (19-20,22) A. Time Allowed (19) B. Talents Accounted for (20a, ...read more

  • The Top 6 Mistakes Christians Make Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    What are the top six mistakes believers make in their spiritual lives? You may be surprised to find out what they are and whether or not you are making any of them.

    “A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS” PHILIPPIANS 1:21-30 “The Top Six Mistakes Christian’s Make” ________________________________________ Last week we learned… 1. Because of Paul’s chains, Christ was known. – Phil.1:12-14 2. Because of Paul’s critics, Christ was preached. – ...read more

  • Vision 101

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
     | 1,387 views

    A Biblical perspective on vision.

    INTRODUCTION Any successful endeavor requires a vision.."to see things that are visible" but it also means the ability to see other things." The dictionary says it is "unusual competence in discernment or perception; intelligent foresight" As it pertains to the work of ...read more

  • The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

    September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

  • The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

  • Nitty Gritty...meet Jesus #1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to cnvince seekers that God wants their Nitty Gritty lives

    May 18 and 19, 2002 Romans 3:10 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Jesus” Keith Miller wrote the following, “Our churches are filled with people who outwardly look contented and at peace but inwardly are crying out for someone to love them…just as they are- confused, frustrated, often frightened, guilty and ...read more

  • Passing The Torch Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    As the Olympic games loom, this is a series that draws contemporary realities and ancient modern words together to bring life transformation

    On August the 13th, the Summer Olympics begin 16 jam pack days of competition at the site of the original Olympic Games, Athens, Greece. This month we have watched American athletes compete for a spot on the team in track and field and swimming and if their times carry over the Athens, we are ...read more

  • Steps Upward

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

    Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

  • Recharging Work

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,027 views

    There were 44 separate groups of people working for the overwhelming task of rebuilding the walls. Without them working together they culd not have rebuilt the walls reminding us that we can accomplish more together than if just one person tried to do all

    Recharge Your Work Nehemiah 3: 1-4,6-8, 31-32 At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It’s a list of people and their assignments in re-building the wall of Jerusalem. It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles ...read more

  • You Missed The Point Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    Like Josiah’s sorry sons, we have missed the point of our fathers’ messages about the value of Scripture, the worth of the church, and the meaning of the work ethic.

    Why is it that on Mother’s Day we honor our mothers, we talk of saintly moms who worked their fingers to the bone to cook and clean and sew for us? But on Father’s Day we scold the dads! Why is that? Have you noticed? We honor mothers for their industry, their wisdom, their prayer life, and ...read more

  • Laborers Together With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,080 views

    Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

    I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more