Sermons on Dealing With Fear:

God Is Near Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

Is there a contradiction between God being near and nobody being able to come to Christ without the Father’s calling?

God is Near Festival2001 Many of us can actually hear, deep within our hearts and minds, ministers’ voices declaring Christ’s words: “Nobody can come to me unless the spirit of the Father draws him.” As we hear these words, we feel a wall or a roadblock to even considering the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:27, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

No matter where we think we need to go in evangelism, Jesus has already been there ahead of us!

I am the good shepherd Festival2001 We are here as Christians who want to be of some use to God. We are here as individuals who understand that we have responsibility in the work of God- the family business- of helping people into personal relationships with God. We know that part of being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Solid Pillars For A Strong Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001

A message of challenge to churches about sharing the good news. (Revival message)

Three Solid Pillars for a Strong Church Romans 10:11-15 Introduction: In the Greek Islands, you can see the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Near his house there is an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow; it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Final Answer

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 10, 2001

Encouraging people to witness to the treasure of the message of Christ rather than burying our faith like burying treasure in our backyard.

Imagine getting an invitation to be on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Imagine winning the Million Dollars without using a single lifeline. Imagine taking your prize money home (less the large chunk that your silent partner Uncle Sam would claim). Imagine taking that money and burying it in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001

Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will You Do With The Gospel?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The gospel produces a burden, produces boldness, produces confidence, reveals God’s righteousness, and reveals God’s wrath.

No other portion of Holy Scripture so completely sets forth the great doctrines of the Christian faith as does Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. No other product of the pen has ever more powerfully confronted the mind of man with the great truths of God. All of man’s alibis, all of his pretenses, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking On The Storms

Contributed by Stephen Carter on Aug 3, 2001

"Going to the other side" of faith and Taking on the Storms!

“Taking on the Storm” Mark 4:35-41 Background: Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. With the vividness so characteristic of our author, Mark gives a graphic account of the stilling of the storm (4:35-41) and of the freeing of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

A High Price For Low Living

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 12, 2001

The interest costs more than the height of pleasure attained.

--------------------------------------------- Ezek 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Mica 7:3 That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge [asketh] for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001

Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To The Growth Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Hindrances to the Growth of the Church

Hindrances to the Growth of the Church Learning Objective The students will be able to explain some of the major hindrances to the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Introduction - When a child is not growing we look for causes. The child may not be growing because he is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivations For Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of God. Motivations for Missions from t

Motivations For Missions Introduction - Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use An Understanding Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting

Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what we can learn from Moses about accepting ourselves as God has made us. 2. The students will explain what Romans 14:15 teaches us about accepting ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Untouchables Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY

BIG IDEA: NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY INTRODUCTION: cf. theme of "NO FEAR" promoted on athletic apparel, TV commercials, etc. cf. concept of product warranties and guarantees How close are you living to God? I. (:1-4) LIVING CLOSE TO GOD GUARANTEES PROTECTION FROM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Should Have Realized

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 26, 2000

Somethings the rich man should have realized before it was too late.

1.That Riches Was'nt Everything - V. 19 - Matt. 13:22 - Mark 10:23 - 1 Tim. 6:9 & 10 2.That One Day He Would Die - V. 22 - Heb.9:27 - 1Sam 20:3 - James 1:14 - 1 Pet. 1:24 3.That There Is A Heaven and Hell - v.23 - 4.That He Was Leaving An Example Others Were Watching - V.27 & 28 5.That He Should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal