Sermons on Criticizing:

A Heart Condition

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

A Heart Condition affects every part of your life, (Hows your Heart?)

“ HEART CONDITION” When you hear these words most of the time they speak to you of a weakness, of a disorder, of some kind of difficulty or abnormality of the the heart. It usually means that the individual with that condition has to make certain adjustments relating to their condition, *In other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counseling Competencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling Competencies

Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Brother Shall Rise Again

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

This is a great sermon to encourage weary hearts, to strengthen weakened faith, and to impart a fresh hope in people’s lives. Including your own!

INTRODUCTION There are many questions that immediately come to mind when we read this passage. Why was Lazarus sick? Why did Jesus wait two days after hearing Lazarus was sick? Why did Lazarus have to die? The questions are endless. And so are the questions we often have as we go through ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thyatira Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 4 in series: Thyatira "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Thyatira: # 4 in series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 3, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Thyatira Baptist?” Revelation 2:18-29 The city of Thyatira in Asia Minor was not an important city of Asia, being not religious or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless You Sermon 3: Adding Value To Other People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

There are natural and supernatural blessings. We can add value to others by following five principles.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of blessing, “Adding value, or prospering.” DOES NOT MEAN 1. Not transforming or making new. It means, “making better.” 2. Not knowing God intimately. It means improving your life and services. 3. Not divine intervention. It means lifting your life to a higher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson about choices in Christian living.

IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: To come face to face with Jesus is a dream every real Christian shares. To gaze into His eyes, to feel the power of His presence and the purity of His soul, to have Him speak just one word in our hearing – how great would that experience be? How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal?

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 14, 2002

Have the vision and faith as Joshua and Caleb in taking the Promised Land!

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal? Numbers 13:26-33 The passage in a nutshell: Numbers 13:1-16: Choosing of one member of each of the twelve tribes to go and spy out the Promised Land. Numbers 13:17-20: A commissioning of the twelve. Numbers 13:21-25: 40 days of spying. Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Prophet Among Us

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Becoming aware of hidden fallacies in our life and in our church.

A Prophet Among Us John 2:12-25 Jesus is often known in his roles as priest and king, but not as often in his role of prophet. What is a prophet? The voice of God! Special calling/ special experience The Spirit of God delved into the lives of ordinary men and transformed them into ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of The Prophet Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Third in series. The gift of the prophets and of Christ, the ultimate prophet.

The Gift Of The Prophet John 9:1-17 Intro: Head that I bought as a senior in H.S. -made fart sounds -some would consider this gross -Time when consumption of gross items rose -Nickelodeon’s slime; "You can’t do that on Television" -‘snot’ purchased out of gumball machines Behavior/ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Timetable

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

A look at the 2nd Coming of Christ

GOD’S TIMETABLE 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: The purpose of Bible prophecy is not for us to make a calendar, but to build character. Date-setters are usually upsetters, and that’s what happened in the Thessalonican church. Someone had deceived the believers into thinking they were already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus calls us all to grow

Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God