Sermons on Contend:

Living Justly

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 27, 2001

God calls us to live justly in response to His grace and to preserve the community of faith.

Living Justly Ex.23:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Wednesday Night Bible Study Notes June 27, 2001 Get certain things right here: 1. Exodus experience is one of grace, not of works (ex.19:3-6). All glory to God! It is God’s initiative! 2. Hence the requirement to obey God comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fit To Fight

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001

As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001

There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001

Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Desertion And What To Expect Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 27, 2001

Message about the steps leading up to spiritual desertion and how God responds.

“Spiritual Desertion and What to Expect” Hosea 2:2-13 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 28, 2001 Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; for she is not my wife and I am not her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight and her adulteries from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Peace with one another means being in a right relationship with one another. Peace within means being alright within, & peace with God means being alright with God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Have you ever heard of Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 18, 2000

Who are the sons of God and why did their marriage to the daughters of men produce violence and unrestrained sin in the world? Jesus used this as a reference to the sign of His second coming, so how do we apply this today?

The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men Genesis 6:1 Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

First John Chapter Three Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

"WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHILD OF GOD?" Chapter 3: 1-3 Introduction: One of the greatest events in the life of any parent is the birth of a child, it is a very blessed, memorable, and emotional experience. It is also a very significant day to the child. Of course, this baby has no concept of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Kings

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study last week took us through Judges 6, where we first encountered that reluctant hero, Gideon. Three chapters of this great book are devoted to Gideon -- who also came to be known as J __ __ __ __ - B __ __ __ ( "Let Baal Contend," or "Baal-Fighter" ) -- so we are able to ...read more

Clinks In Our Armour

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Oct 18, 2000

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T WHAT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Jesus Is Precious

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious.

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious. In our text, he mentioned the word three times. He says several more times in his two epistles. I know that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write these two epistles but I believe that Peter really tried to express how he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Future Joy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002

We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Cease Fire: Finding A Peace That Lasts" Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003

Paul deals with the subjects of peace with one another, peace within, & peace with God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Have you heard about Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist