Sermons on Debates:

What About Other Religions? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Your Children

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with God’s call for parents to faithfully instruct their children in the ways of the Lord through their words and deeds.

Teach Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) I. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Words A. The historical situation B. Our present situation II. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Lives A. Actions do speak louder than words B. Our orthodoxy should impact our orthopraxy C. Our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Wives" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2004

The wife is God’s ’picture’ of the church (#9 in The Christian Victor series)

“Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church. He himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.” There ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Says It's Right? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2004

The people of Israel weren’t the only people to do what seemed right in their own eyes, it’s still happening.

“Who Says it’s right?” Judges 17:6 Begin with reading from “Through the Looking Glass” “What a beautiful belt you’ve got on!” Alice suddenly remarked. (They had had quite enough of the subject of age, she thought: and if they really were to take turns in choosing subjects, it was her turn now.) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Power Of Creation

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2004

We all need God’s creative power in our lives if we are to be what God wants us to be.

GOD’S POWER OF CREATION (Parts of this sermon are based upon a sermon that I read but I do not know the name of the author.) Genesis chapter 1:1-31 Genesis 1:1-2, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"One Flesh" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2004

Woman was brought forth out of man, as the church was brought forth out of Christ (#11 in The Christian Victor series)

“FOR THIS CAUSE A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE; AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

A World Without Jesus. . .?

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 29, 2004

What would the world today be like if Jesus had never been born?

POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Crusade Church of God www.pointsoftruth.com “He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unfinished Business Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004

Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and we wants us to complete it for Him. The result if we accept these missions is that many will come to understand the truth, many will embrace the truth and many will live by the truth.

“Unfinished Business!” - Titus part 1 Thesis: Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and we wants us to complete it for Him. The result if we accept these missions is that many will come to understand the truth, many will embrace the truth and many will live by the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cuando Dos Llegan A Ser Uno... Y Vuelven A Ser Dos Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 27, 2004

Hace falta volver a ver el punto de vista de Dios sobre el divorcio para romper el ciclo de familias rotas en nuestras iglesias

Dos Llegan a Ser Uno— y Vuelven a Ser Dos Me acuerdo de algo que pasó cuando yo estaba estudiando en la universidad en Abilene. Un amigo mío fue a entrevistarse con una congregación en Carolina del Sur. Antes de que fuera, esta congregación mandó decir: “Prediques en cuanto a lo que quieras… menos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18, Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

This message seeks to give the Biblical answer to who killed Christ. It’s part of a series of messages related to Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ.

The cover of a recent Newsweek magazine asks the right question: “Who really killed Jesus?” This debate began about a year ago as Mel Gibson’s new film, The Passion of the Christ, hit the media’s radar screen. He immediately ran into a buzz saw of opposition from the liberal media and Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the the need for Christians to make integrity the foundation of their lives.

The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:11-14, Rom 16:20, John 3:21 March 5, 2004 I. There is one thing that I believe all Christians want, we all wish we could be all that God wants us to be. A. At the very least I believe that people want to have peace with themselves, and whether we realize it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 28, 2004

Jesus was preparing to die.

PREPARE TO DIE! John 11:45 – 12:11 S: Jesus, Death, Sovereignty, Worship Th: The Road to the Cross Pr: JESUS WAS PREPARING TO DIE. ?: How? KW: Events TS: We will find in our study of John three events that show how Jesus was preparing to die. The _____ event was the… I. SCHEMING (45-53) II. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down Walls Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Apr 25, 2002

A message against judgmental attitudes that keep your church from growing!

Breaking Down Walls John 4:1-26 One of my favorite quotes is from Bill Hybels, the cutting edge pastor from the largest church in America he says, “We have never locked eyes with someone that did not matter to God” He is saying that all people regardless of race, social class or background… ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ