Sermons on Dark Times:

A Chirstian For The Real World Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Can a Christian not only survive but Thrive in the Real World?

A Christian for the real world; Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 22, 1999; Last week Christianity for the real world; The Real World- Barren times, Broken Pieces, Blessings into curses; Can I survive as a believer through these storms and even thrive? Life in the Spirit is the answer. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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 Saga Of Desert Pete

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jul 17, 2004

An abandoned Desert well and a note found by it have some analogies with how Christians handle Faith.

The Saga of Desert Pete A note Found in the Dessert beside an old rusty pump- "Dear Friend, This pump is all right as of June 1932. I put a new sucker washer in it and it should last for at least five years. But the washer dries out and the pump has to be primed. So under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Reservoir Of Resources In The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2004

Nine Ways that the Spirit helps maximize the contribution of the laity in your fellowship.

The Rich Reservoir of Resources in the Laity (Matt 9:36-38) Illustration:Dwight L. Moody was greatly moved by a lay preacher’s statement that the world has yet to see what God can do through a person fully yielded to Him. Because an attitude of submission is far more important than outward ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Hardship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2004

When we look at life from an eternal perspectives it alleviates stress and helps us focus on God’s perspectives rather than our own limited-selfish view-point.

How to Respond to Hardship (John 15:20) Illustration: All the Ethiopian teenager had to do was tell the men who were beating her that she no longer believed in God, and they would have stopped. Yezeshewall was being detained and beaten because of her faith in Christ. But she told her tormentors, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Terror Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 3, 2004

Part 5 of Dealing with Series. How do we as Christians deal with terror?

Dealing with Terror, part 5 of Dealing With Series. How do we as Christians deal with terror? Terror has been an effective tool of Satan from the beginning and He will continue to use it until Christ does away with it. Terror is a spirit and if left unchecked will destroy a mans faith in Gods ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Guide To Giving Your Personal Testimony Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 3, 2004

A testimony should have 3 major points in its main body: 1. What I used to be like. 2. How I came to know Christ. 3. Life after I received Christ.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004

You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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