Sermons on Contention:

What Now? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Title: What Now? Date/Place: LSCC, 6/5/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: leading the seminar for church planters at SEBTS before I left. B. Background to passage: This is a pivotal point in Peter’s letter. For the first 12 verses he expounded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2007

God is Dad! The Bible declares that the Father’s passionate rejoicing over His children echoes throughout the heavenlies.

How do people imagine God to be when they pray? Is He far from them or is He near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man, or a kindly grandpa-type, or neither? Is He listening? Does He care for them? Can He help them? What a person believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.

DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hearing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 19, 2007

True faith doesn’t have to see it to believe it.

Hearing Is Believing John 4:46-54 Intro: The phone rang. A man put down his garden tools, wiped the sweat from his face and rushed into the house to grab the phone before its final ring. With his mind on his Saturday morning chores, he didn’t notice the sliding glass patio door was closed. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A World Changer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007

The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hilarious Givers? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2007

How we deal with and give money is often a litmus test of our discipleship- as it is one of those things we do that no one knows about but God. We do it to please and be rewarded by Him alone.

WBC- Hilarious givers 2 Cor 9:6-15. WBC 1.04.07am I have a vision for us being a church of hilarious givers = really an important area of our discipleship - many are held back because of it Because it’s all done in secret (or should be) - so really tests where we are at with the one who sees ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Remember

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007

Communion remembrance is us participating with Jesus in His death and resurrection now.

A Time to Remember Maundy Thursday Sermon Luke 22:8 Apr. 5, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A.M. Hunter suggests, "‘Remembering’, in the Biblical idiom, is not to entertain a pallid idea of a past event in one’s mind, but to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Sin

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passion Killers In Christian Service!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 19, 2006

In the service of Christ there are many things that can kill our passion for service to the King. That is why Jesus said in Luke 21: 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of

Passion Killers for Christian Service! (Phil 3:10 KJV) That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Phil 3:11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Phil 3:12 Not as though I had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Lord Fill Us Up

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Hope

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006

This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Worship

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: *other

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 7, 2005

Why should we forgive?

MATTHEW 18:21-35 I want to give credit for parts of this sermon to Richard Donovan at Sermonwriter.com, also the illustration is one I have heard and don’t know to whom I owe credit. Forgive me Please? Our text for this Sunday is about forgiveness. It is a difficult word to hear, because we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed