Sermons on Core Values:

"Sin Is The Wrong Use Of Free Will Given By God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.” There are two accounts of creation in Genesis. The first account Genesis 1: 1-2:4a, called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Rid Of Dead Weighjt

Contributed by M. Randolph Thompson on Feb 9, 2002

Sermon directed at helping people to resolve problems with people, rather than owning their problems which cause extra and unnecessary stress.

I. Text: Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Life's Gray Areas

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 10, 2002

Four practical questions to ask yourself when faced with a questionable situation.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Emotions - Separating The Precious From The Worthless

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Feb 12, 2002

In the midst of strong emotions, we must separate what emotions are good and what emotions are harmful.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Emotions – Separating the Precious from the Worthless! By ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mustard Seed And Leaven

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

Satan and God’s design for the kingdom

MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN Matthew 13: 31-33 CONCLUSION: A. Jesus shared in the parable of the wheat and tares how that lost people often become a part of the church 1. Satan then uses these "tares" to: a. Destroy the witness of the church b. Disrupt the fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Position Does Not Always Mean A Good Condition

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 14, 2002

Just because you’re in a good position, it does not mean that your soul is in a good condition. Are you following God afar off?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: A GOOD POSITION DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN A GOOD CONDITION “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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In A Savior

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002

Five things that will hurt what we’re trying to do for the Lord are......

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVING FAITH IN A SAVIOR “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: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of House Does God Live In?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002

I want to share a few building blocks that you might need to build a good place inside your soul for the Lord to live

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHAT KIND OF HOUSE DOES GOD LIVE IN? “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 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Stewards Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 11, 2000

A teaching message on how we can be faithful stewards of our life, body and realtionships.

A Message from the Pastor Faithful Stewards # 1 Faithful Stewards of What God has Given to Us -Ourselves I have a friend who really likes to go to a particular restaurant and order their double cheeseburger and fries. It is good, but it is really greasy. He likes to say it is 'fat free'. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Intro to Philippians. Living life to the full.

I was told by a friend the other day, that according to research she’d just read, while the percentage of people who currently reach the age of 100 is about 5% of the population, of those who are now teenagers the percentage is likely to be closer to 50%. There’s no doubt that our lifespans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

A word on social responsibility

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “Standing for Jesus: A Word on Social Responsibility” Acts 4:13-22 The Christians in the early church made a tremendous impact upon the society in which they lived. There were some things that stood out about them and marked them as the saints of God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Bitten By A Snake

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

Spiritual snakes that take the joy and happiness of serving the Lord away from us when we are bitten by them

BITTEN BY A SNAKE--NUMBERE 21:1-9 Introduction: Snakes or Serpents are mentioned at least 53 times in the scriptures. Bitten by a snake-what a horrible way to die. It is uncertain as to why these snakes was called "firey." Perhaps it was because of their colors or perhaps it was because of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: *other

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Stop, Look, Listen

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

We must remember our past, but not live in it. We have to discover how to stop living in our past and begin living in His presence!

I. Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 II. Profiting from the Past A. God told them to remember their past so that they could appreciate their present. He didn’t tell them to live in their past. (verse 2) B. Moses told them on the day that they left Egypt to remember that day (Exodus 13:3) C. They are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10