Sermons on Debates:

The Essence Of His Presence

Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005

To live our lives in the presence of the Lord is sure sign of Christian maturity.

THE ESSENCE OF HIS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: PS 16:11 – READ LUKEWARM – I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU BUT I AM JUST NOT EXCITED ABOUT YOU. WE CAN STAND BEFORE GOD AND NOT BE IN HIS PRESENCE. PS 103:3 – READ CHRISTIAN MATURITY – WHEN WE GET TO THE POINT OF HUNGERING AND THIRSTING AFTER ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Bird's Eye View

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006

Sometimes we get lost in the details, and a larger view would be helpful. Here is a bird’s eye view of the war going on between Satan and God.

Passage: Acts 5:12-16 Intro: One of the most important aspects of war is reconnaissance. 1. great to know that the other side is doing, where they are, if your forces are aligned correctly. PP Civil War balloons PP WW 2 shots, including Omaha Beach, Auschwitz, Bismarck 2. having the big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Transition Of Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2008

Because of Jesus, our death does not mean our life is "over" but that it is making a powerful "transition" from what is temporary to that which is eternal.

AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR ONCE SAID, "AS A BOY, I THOUGHT OF HEAVEN AS A CITY WITH DOMES, SPIRES, AND BEAUTIFUL STREETS, INHABITED BY ANGELS. BY AND BY MY LITTLE BROTHER DIED, AND I THOUGHT OF HEAVEN MUCH AS BEFORE, BUT WITH ONE INHABITANT THAT I KNEW. THEN ANOTHER DIED, AND THEN SOME OF MY ACQUAINTANCES, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008

When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sermon For Our Times Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 24, 2008

The sermon on the mount is a wonderful passage full of principles for living, not only in the kingdom of Christ, but in the here and now. This is the first message in a series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts To Share, And A Desire To Bear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

The secret to be fully blessed is this, Give to others what Jesus has given you.

Hearts to Share, and a Desire to Bear Luke 6:38 Jesus was surrounded by crowds who were eager to touch Him. The people who followed Jesus were, for the most part, poor people who lived from hand to mouth, a day at a time. He was celebrated, and His touch brought healing. But when Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Preach Preacher Preach

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 19, 2007

This is a message that I preached at a preacher’s ordination that can also be used in Preacher’s fellowship meetings or to show forth the role of a preacher.

PREACH PREACHER…PREACH, PREACH! TEXT: Romans 10:8, 14, 15; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (Read 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First) W. Max Alderman Statesboro Bible Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: Originally, preaching was called a Gospel talk or literally, a talk about the Gospel. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

O Worship The King (Lesson 5 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008

If the foundation for Revival is the word of God, then the flooring is passionate worship.

O WORSHIP THE KING The Revival of Hezekiah - 2 Chr.28-30 1. Revival foundation - Bible - Flooring is a return to Passionate Worship 2. Ongoing debate in our fellowship concerning those dubbed “patternists” (insistence on the five acts of worship) and “passionists” (not concerned with organization ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms

Contributed by Bob Roberts on Nov 18, 2006

Storms! We just do not know what to do with them. For some the presences of storms are indicators that something must have went wrong. How are we to look at storms – are they from the devil, or the cause and effect of disobedience? Or maybe there is a thi

IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Shepherd

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006

Society desires to have as many shepherd as possible in order to please everybody, but Jesus tells us that there is only one shepherd and that he is the Good Shepherd

Whom to follow? B5 clip season 1 episode on dominant religions earth cermony– choices, choice, choices There is a religion for every taste, desire, and even lack of taste. It is a veritable all you can eat buffet when it comes to finding a religion, There is literally something for everyone. If ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Suffered, Dead, And Buried Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The fourth phrase of the Creed: "Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried"

SUFFERED, DEAD, AND BURIED TEXT: Matthew 27:27-31; Isaiah 53:1-9 So far in our look at the Apostle’s Creed, we have hit a lot of controversial lines. We have waded into the debates about God as “Father,” about the divinity of Jesus, and the Virgin Birth. This week, however, the phrase we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: *other