Sermons on Debates:

Weedy Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

Getting the weeds out of our life

Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Jesus Home Series

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 1, 2002

The healing of Peter’s Mother-in-law. Not only must we invite Jesus into our hearts, but also into our homes.

29And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke* to Jesus about her. 31And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Are Plugged In To God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When wegive our life to Christ, we no longer need to fear a purposeless existance. God gives us purpose for our lives.

When I was a little boy, I was much like other little boys, there were certain things that made me afraid. When my mom placed me in my room at night, I was sure that there were monsters on the back side of my bed. The way my room was configured, my bed was about 1-1/2 feet from the wall on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe In One Triune God Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the Trinity

READ: Matthew 3:13-17 We come this morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, to the great Christian doctrine of THE TRINITY. Last week I mentioned that this would be our next focus of consideration as we continue to look at the very core of Christianity - the God that we serve. You see, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "M's" Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003

1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 22, 2003

We do it all the time, looking for living things in dead places. This sermon is an Easter sunrise message designed to remind us our faith is all about life, not death.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, The following sermon was prepared for Easter Sunrise service at our church. I never got to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Women Are Needed In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 24, 2003

We all want to see the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) of our Lord fulfilled but there is some disagreement about the best ways to see it completed. More than two-thirds of the mission force around the world has been and is currently comprised of women.

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Jabez #5 - "Keep Me From Harm..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the last petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #5 – “Keep Me from Harm…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Today we wrap up our look at the prayer of Jabez. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not What The Eye Sees Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2003

We might say "The clothes make the man," but God is more interested in the heart, and so should we be.

James 2:1-13 January 26, 2003 Not What The Eye Sees They say “the clothes make the man.” It is probably not that the clothes make the man, but that the clothes make our opinion of the man, or the woman. When I was in university, I was heavily involved with a Christian group on campus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Kiss Of Worship

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Psalm 146 and 147 neatly answer the questions about worship: WHAT…WHY…HOW?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 17, 2004 ----------------- Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is the prototype for Mudville. If you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

You And Your Government Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

How to live as a citizen of heaven and earth.

YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT 13:1-7 * This sermon was put together after much study and the influence of teachers such as Adrian Rogers, Tom Elliff, Warren Weirsbe, J. Vernon McGee, John McArthur, Chuck Swindoll and conservative Bible Commentaries, all of which were great helps to grow my understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Who To Moses' Why

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 21, 2001

How God responds to the "why" questions of life.

The “Who” To Moses “Why” By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 6:1-8 Introduction: Phillip Brooks, a famous pastor of the 19th century, was in his office, pacing the floor, frustrated. Somebody walked in and saw him and asked, "What’s the matter, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist