Sermons on Covenant Of Abraham:

Blueprint For The Battle Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Help In The Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 28, 2001

When you feel like there is no way out. God has a plan for you!

Help in the Time of Trouble Isaiah 40:28-31 Text: 41:10 Opening Song: Praise Him, Praise Him -- Jesus, Bleesed Savior is worthy to be Praised. Prayer: Father the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping. I commit myself to do the very best that I can. Clear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Predestination And Eternal Security

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Examining two controversal topics.

Predestination and Eternal Security The once-saved-always-saved issue is a hot topic of debate in today’s church. On one side, people can make a profession of faith and then have a false sense of security even though they have no relationship with Jesus Christ at all. On the Calvinist side, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Troubles: How Did I Get In This Pit?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Our natural tendency when we get into a problem is to blame other people. Joseph could’ve blamed others for his problems, but he chose not to.

Genesis 37 October 24, 1999 Family troubles: How did I get in this pit? INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How in the world did I get in this mess?” Maybe the mess that you find yourself in is your marriage. You fight constantly, you never seem to see things from one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Missionary - Part One

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 17, 2003

If you want to be the best missionary, or the best representative for Christ you can be, then you need to know some things found in our text.

Introduction Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with very hungry fish. Week after week, month after month, year after year, those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Shape Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

Since we’ve been saved so that we can serve, it’s important for us to understand how God has wired us. When we serve in ways that maximize who we are, and what we’ve been given, the church will be fortified and we’ll experience fruitfulness and fulfillmen

Understanding Your Shape During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and dying of thirst because these hidden resources have not yet been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Person Of Vision And Invest In People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2003

This is a must read lesson! God is calling people to invest in people and grow the church! Great is the yield of a fertile field!

BECOMING A PERSON OF VISION! INVESTING IN PEOPLE! SEEING BEYOND THE TROUBLES OF TODAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I recommend this as a two or three part lesson! I owe Karen p. for asking me to write this lesson for her, I might not have written it had she not pressed! I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5-9, Acts 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Infinite Became An Infant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

As the living Word, Jesus was with God in the beginning. He created all things and is the light of the world, and yet was not received warmly by those who should have welcomed Him with open arms. During this Christmas season, why don’t you receive the gre

When the Infinite Became an Infant I thought it would be a good idea for us to take a “Christmas Quiz” this morning to see how well we know the facts about the first Christmas. 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003

Discovering the purpose of our "personal relationship with our Lord and Savior" by looking at Exodus 3:1-10. God wants to save His people, and He chooses the ordinary things to be His spokesmen.

“First Love: Love with a Purpose One of the catch phrases of Christianity is the phrase, “personal Lord and Savior.” It’s a good phrase; it implies several things: § It implies that Jesus and God are personal, that they’re intimately concerned with the very smallest details of your life. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornelius: The God-Fearing Gentile

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This is an examination of the qualities of the first Gentile to be converted to the Christian Faith. As we see, he is an individual who provides inspiration and an example for all.

One of my favorite conversion stories in the Book of Acts is that of Cornelius, the Roman Centurion. In fact, one of the first sermons I ever delivered came from this passage. In that lesson and even my later studies of the passage, I must admit, I focused more on Peter than on Cornelius. You ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Who Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

This morning I want to begin by giving you my thesis: A mother can make a significant spiritual impact on her children with or without the help of a father.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Sides

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2003

You must choose sides in the spiritual war that is being waged.

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Choosing Sides INTRODUCTION Over the course of the next three messages that I’ll be preaching, there’s an image I want you to get fixed in your minds – and that is the image of our supreme Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ, who wants to use our time together to speak to your hearts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist