Sermons on Confess His Name:

318 - Righteous Living Produces Persecution Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 5, 2005

WHY ARE CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED? WHAT TO DO WHEN PERSECUTED? WHAT IS THE REWARD FOR THE PERSECUTED?

Sermon Study #318 - RIGHTEOUS LIVING PRODUCES PERSECUTION Key Passage: Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted (suffer, pressed forward) because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is It? Law Or Grace

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 3, 2005

It can’t be both. It’s one or the other. Which one do you choose?

Continuing to learn about the NEW COVENANT 2 Cov. – The old Cov.---The law The New COv.- Grace and faith in JESUS This morning you are going to learn- once you’re saved- DON”T NEED THE 10 COMM. MIXING THE 2—IS IN VIOLATION OF THE WHOLE BIBLE Gen. 22:16-18 God made a promise to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005

Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (4)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

A recap and impactful closing to the series

Isaiah 43:18 Everything Jesus ever talked about was new Covenant, Heaven, Earth, Creation, Mind, Song, Day, When he says he’s bringing rivers to the wilderness- it means 1. THERE”S NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING LOST 2. GOD CAN GET YOU OUT 3. MAYBE NOT HOW YOU”RE EXPECTING Last week we learned, God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 15, 2006

A message about setting your priorities.

FIRST THINGS FIRST I attended the California Baptist Institute for 5 years. Dr. Roy M. Reed was the president of the school and every year, on the first day of school he gave the same lecture. He would say, "Young men, learn to set your priorities." The Word of God give us a list of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Poor Church Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, What Do You Do For God?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 9, 2006

This is the cornerstone question behind finding your individual role within your local church and the Body of Christ as a whole.

“So, what do you do for the Lord?”, I asked Joe, a fellow believer and gung-ho Christian. “Brother, I do whatever the Lord asks me to do,” he confidently replied “Joe, pardon me for saying this,” I said, “but isn’t that a part of every Christian’s job?” Joe looked a bit puzzled, so I continued: “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: A Matter Of Priority

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 3, 2006

Understanding love opens the window to life

Jn 15:13 In his book They Call Me Coach, John Wooden says, “It has always been my philosophy to follow our game plan. If we believe in it, we will wear the opposition down and we’ll get to them. If we break away from our style, and the commandments are our style, however, and play their style, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by W F on Nov 11, 2006

Are you too busy? With God’s help things can be different – you can be different. God wants to simplify your life. Here’s how.

INTRODUCTION Life may be a bit full for you at the moment, a little too busy. Perhaps you’ve let things get a little out of control. But with God’s help things can be different – you can be different. God wants to simplify your life. Here’s how: I. FOCUS IS THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING "Now fear ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: *other

24 X 7 X 365 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 14, 2006

Praying at all times...is that really possible???

24 x 7 x 365 Ephesians 6:18-24 Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. The Frequency of Prayer  At all times  Not just at church  Not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pain Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 27, 2008

We have cleaned Christmas up. We have sanitized and glamorized it. Just as there was no room in the Inn, there is no room for the pain of Christmas?

“The Pain of Christmas?” Angel choirs. . . glowing stars, wise men with gifts . . . animals peering reverently into the stall-turned birthing room in awe . . . mother and father raptured by sheer joy. Christmas. The clean version. The sanitized and glamorized TV special account. Just as there ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Spending Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

three of three messages on money - getting, giving and spending

This is a continution on money principles V. Principles of Spending A. Problems in spending 1. Impulse buying Spending to fill a void or medicate a hurt always leads to trouble. 2. Indulgence Pro 21:16-17; 23:21; Col 3:5-6 A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Obtuse

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2009

Seeing, hearing, and knowing God’s will is quite different from doing what God wants. For doing what God wants will often cost us something that we might not be willing to pay.

John 6: 35, 41 – 51 / Obtuse Intro: A conscientious wife tried hard to please her critical husband, but failed regularly. Jack was especially disagreeable at breakfast. If Jill prepared scrambled eggs, he wanted poached; if she poached eggs, he wanted scrambled. One morning Jill poached one ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Sermon Series: "Pursuing Excellence" -- This message’s focus: Making Excellent Choices

Series: Pursuing Excellence. Focus of this message -- Making Excellent Choices. *Josh.24:15 - "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist