Sermons on Dark Times:

Paralytic Man

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 23, 2003

Jesus forgives

Thornage 23-03-03 Mk 2: 1-12 The healing of the paralytic man Some things are hard to believe until you see them with your own eyes 1. I wonder if you have ever imagined what the scene was like in the story that was read to us this afternoon. Jesus was “at home” and the crowds flocked to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Salvation...for Him? For Me?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Mar 29, 2003

God can save anyone, no matter what they may have done.

INTRODUCTION Can God save anyone? Are there people in today’s world that are beyond the grasp of Almighty God? Surely we can look around us and see evil in this world. We can take a look at the war in Iraq and see that we are facing an opponent who epitomizes the word evil. And what about Saddam ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003

We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 13: A Bride For Isaac

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Promise fulfilled. This series began with God’s call to Abraham to separate himself from idolatry in Ur of the Chaldees, and God’s promise that he would have many children and a Deliverer would come through him. Today, the promise is completed in a perfect Bride ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Spiritual Solutions From Romans Eight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2004

Few seem to appreciate or appropriate the rich reservoir of spiritual solutions provided in Romans chapter eight. Here are ten solutions to some of life’s most perplexing problems.

Ten Spiritual Solutions from Romans Eight Illustration: "Here’s the scenario," the instructor announced to his class of novice truck drivers. "You’re in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a mountainous two-lane highway. Ed, your co-driver, is asleep. There are six trucks behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Wisdom (By; Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004

What is wisdom? Do we need it, or is God’s voice enough? Is the Holy Spirit a substitute for God knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? How can we understand God’s wisdom with our minds? Let’s explore!

Opening Scriptures: I Kings 3:3-15,  Col 4:2-6 "And Solomon loved the Lord, hwalking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. 4 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing & Reaping

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

We need to learn a caution in regard to what we sow in our lives, because it will produce fruit good or bad.

There are certain principles in scripture, which are fundamental to our prosperity as believers. This is one of them. Its truth relates to much more than financial giving. In creation God ordained a cycle of growth that begins with seed continues through fruitfulness onto further seed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Be True

Contributed by Stephen Foster on Jul 3, 2004

Let God be true, but every man a liar.

Read (Rom 3:4) Let God be true, but every man a liar. There is a plague that is infesting Christianity today, it’s a plague of ignorance combined with the arrogance of man. People today put their thoughts, their feelings, and their word above that of Gods. Read John 12:48 Now we all agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Author Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

Jesus could not be a priest under the Old Covenant because He was of the tribe of Judah. However, he has been made a High Priest under the order of Melchizedek.

THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION Heb 4:14-5:10 You and I have a Great High Priest in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Out High Priest is superior to the Old Testament High Priest and the order of Aaron. In 5:1-4, we discover the qualifications of the high priest. First, he must be taken from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Dullness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The problem of Spiritual dullness prevents us from grasping the deeper truths of the Christian faith. The writer warns his readers about becoming dull or sluggish of hearing because such dullness can lead to even more serious spiritual problems.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DULLNESS Hebrews 5:11-6:12 A preacher was known for his loud preaching. One day a lady with a hearing problem said, "Preacher, I want to thank you for preaching loud for those of us who are hard of hearing." The preacher responded, "Thank you, mom, but actually I preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Oct 2, 2004

Many of God’s people are destined for heaven but live in hell on earth right now. They’re saved from going to hell but they are not victorious. They are not enjoying the fullness of salvation.

The Foundation of Salvation Text: Jeremiah 8:20 When we think of being saved, we think of scriptures like Romans 10:13 (For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved) and Ephesians 2:8 (For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Charismatic

A Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2004

Why on earth did Naaman listen to a little girl?

8.00 10-10-04 NR The Young girl – 2 Kings 5: 1-15 Story: My old vicar in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So I’m doing for once what I am told! I have always been fascinated by three seemingly insignificant verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Undignified

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 14, 2004

We need to celebrate God and worship him without reservations.

“Undignified” Oct. 17,2004 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Intro: Ark has been gone from Jerusalem. It had been captured in battle by the Philistines. While in their possession, their false idol was struck down and a plague fell upon them. They sent it back to Israel where it was basically neglected until ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist