Sermons on Covet:

Dating

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Land, Foreign Land, Promised Land Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2002

A poetic, impressionistic rendering of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus, presented by two readers in dialogue

Every day is unique, every time is new. Never before have these same things happened, never again will this moment come. But the one who made this day, the one who is ever new, knows this moment. And knew that moment in which all things would be fulfilled. Each day is a gift. And each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Harry Potter And The Living Stone

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 12, 2001

The Harry Potter story is used to draw paralles with the Gospel. PowerPoint slides available by e-mail. "Not Helpful" if you want Anti-Harry!

Harry Potter and the Living Stone Or Don’t Be a Muggle! William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. NOTE: E-mail me at bill@easthill.net and I will e-mail you the PowerPoint slides I prepared to go with this message. You may also download the Harry Potter fonts at http://www.harrypotterdesktop.s5.com and at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Inheritance (Part 3)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 3) Forfeiting Our Reward In God’s plan, everything in life works together for our benefit. As we have looked at beforehand, it is our eternal benefit God has in mind. Sometimes what benefits today also has eternal rewards as well. However, many times what seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-19, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Such Worry-Warts!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 27, 2002

In todays’s society, we worry way too much! We need to have more faith in God’s promises!

I would like to welcome everyone here this morning. The Lord has blessed us with a phenomenal day! All the blessings that he has given us, all that he has blessed this Church with. Praise God! This morning I would like to talk to you all about something that seems to have a hold on each and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Pray?

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

Why do people murder others? This sermon outlines what brings young people to kill others.

Will You Pray? by Gary MacDonald Introduction Many people from parents to the so-called experts have tried to understand what motivated the two young boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson to go on to plan to kidnap a young baby, then fail but later on that fateful day, spot another young baby ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Tragedy Occurs

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001

On September 11, 2001 America as we knew it changed. With the attacks of terrorists on New York and Washington, what was only seen on television had now become reality for all American’s. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the reasons for tragedy.

INTRODUCTION On September 11, 2001, America awoke to the shocking site of two planes crashing into the World Trade Center. Also in a matter of minutes another plane crashed into the Pentagon and a third which seems to have been meant for the White House. In the wake of all of this terror, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Cause?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2001

Sermon for Veteran’s Day 2001. Discusses the ideas of absolute truth and postmodernism

Sermon for 11/11/2001 Is there a Cause? 1 Samuel 17 Adapted from an outline by Tom Walker on The Preacher’s Corner Introduction: A. One of my favorite children’s stories is the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, John 18:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We On The Right Road?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001

Some reflections on prayer

ARE WE ON THE RIGHT ROAD? This week’s sermon is really directed more at those who are Christians. By this I mean those 1. Who have repented of their sins; 2. Who have accepted Jesus Christ’s death on the Cross at Calvary as the means whereby their sins are blotted out in God’s sight and 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Anglican

Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004

Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Individual Apostasy

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 17, 2004

Is it "impossible" for someone to come again to the Lord for salvation if they were to backslide? This study will answer some questions.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6:4-8 ?For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, [5] and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, [6] and then have fallen away, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Other

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Feb 23, 2004

Illustrates the the power of Jesus to give life.

¡§I Am The Resurrection, And The Life¡¨ John 11:1-46 (17-27) The time of Jesus¡¦ earthly ministry is winding down as he has been traveling and ministering to the people of Israel. Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), the miracle that we will be looking at today, is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"One Nation Under God..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist