Sermons on Cravings:

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole New You Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 10th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Whole New You Colossians 3:1-4 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above and not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Connections And Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part two of study through Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Hate Sin

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004

Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hate What Is Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003

Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2001

A mother who possessed certain qualities that caused Jesus to praise her deep level of faith.

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Matt 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." 23 Jesus did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Successful Harvest

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon about what it takes to have a successful harvest for the kingdom of God.

Philippians 2:1-11 The book of Philippians has some missionary tones to it. It is a missionary book in many ways. AThe Gospel@ means a great deal to Paul It is a book about a harvest. And how can we have the harvest that God would want us to have. I. The Conditions of a successful harvest Look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 2

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 10, 2001

How to hunger and thirst after righteousness

Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 2 Matt. 5:6 Lying on his deathbed, a loving husband was wavering between life and death when he thought he smelled chocolate chip cookies baking. They were his favorites. So he dragged himself out of bed, crawled to the kitchen and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Desire: "It'll Make You Or Break You” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

. Righteousness is not an optional spiritual supplement but a spiritual necessity. We can no more live spiritually without righteousness than we can live physically without food and water.

Intro: “Mommy I’m so thirsty. I want a drink.” Susanna Petroysan heard her daughter’s pleas, but there was nothing she could do. She and four-year-old Gayaney were trapped beneath tons of collapsed concrete and steel. Beside them in the darkness lay the body of Susanna’s sister-in-law, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How I Want Our Beginning To Be Remembered

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon is the author’s first message to his new congregation. It focuses on the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

HOW I WANT OUR BEGINNING TO BE REMEMBERED 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 and 2.1-5 Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Preached on February 3, 2002 Introduction to the Reading We don’t mean to, but we often make Christianity more complicated than it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Aug 6, 2002

The Power of Faith

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ Jesus, I read quite recently that someone has purchased the right to allow tourists to walk on the Sea of Galilee. No, they have not also purchased the rights to the law of gravity. Instead, what they intend to do is build a plexiglass walkway hundreds of feet out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Perfect Food

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus is the only real spiritual food!

INTRODUCTION • Can you name me one food that you will find in most if not all countries in the world, a food that no one country can claim exclusive rights to? A food that you will find at the table of both the richest and the poorest people on earth. • BREAD • Bread is served everywhere; it has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ