Sermons on Debt Reduction:

Choose Honor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 3, 2002

This is sermon five in a series of seven on Ephesians 5-6. The Christian life is one of duty, honor and service.

Choose Honor There are a lot of special days and holidays we celebrate. Mother’s day was a couple of weeks ago. Father’s day is the week after next. We just celebrated Memorial Day. We are going to celebrate the 4th of July soon. Next Sunday we will celebrate with those who are graduating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 15, 2001

To believe on the Lord Jesus Christ is more than just giving mental assent that He is the Son of God. Millions do that and aren’t saved.

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? WHAT DID GOD DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION? THE PLAN OF SALVATION A long time ago, a Roman Jailer asked of the Apostle Paul the most important question that could ever be asked, "What must I do to be saved?" Paul’s answer was immediate, to the point, clear, and concise. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worship Of God

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002

The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:17-23, Leviticus 25:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004

It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Really Matters?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 10, 2004

What Really Matters in this Life? This message is simple, but asks the right question for many.

What Really Matters in this Life? Pastor Glenn Newton 2-8-04 This morning, maybe you have said these words..... maybe you have thought them, or something real similar..... maybe your here this morning and these words are how you feel. Listen to this conversation, this encounter...written by Max ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop Stealing! Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Stealing is a violation of the law, a violation of loyalty, and a violation of love.

INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. “All right children, let’s take another example,” she said. “If I were to get into a man’s pocket and take his wallet and remove all his money, what would I be?” Little Johnny’s hand went up. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other

The Settled Word

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on May 31, 2004

In a day when the Truth is under attack, the Word of God can stand on its own because of 4 powerful characteristics.

Every September we give up a few minutes of our morning worship service to a representative from Gideons International. We have monthly contribution to this wonderful lay organization built into our budget. Their sole purpose is to distribute the Bible all over the world. They put them in jails, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 25th Sermon--"Stand!" [The Courage of Our Witness]--Courage born of Compulsion, Consecration, and Compassion!

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 “Go” deals with the consistency of our witness “Stand” deals with the courage of our witness “Speak” deals with the communication of our witness There is something we are privileged to be able to do/commanded to do, which even the angels cannot do. v. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Gift

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Jun 18, 2004

A Father’s Day Message

“A Father’s Gift” (A Father’s Day Message) 1. Introduction Today is a special day, a day we pay tribute to our father’s. This is a special day for me, for one, I have a great father that has joined us this morning. Secondly, I am a father-to-be a second time. This day is a reflection for us all. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"Lessons For Dad, By Mom

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

Wise Solomon has some insight into what Moms want to see in a Dad and Husband.

“Lessons For Dad, By Mom” Proverbs 15:13-23 INTRODUCTION: It’s Father’s Day! Sometimes it’s hard to figure out women! “Amen”, guys? Just when we think we’ve got them figured out, they surprise us with something new. A man comes home and his wife is in tears. “What’s the matter, honey?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Resurrection Power

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 29, 2004

This morning I want you to know that there is something so Powerful, so Great that your life, your Outlook, Your Future can all be totally Transformed, or changed.

Living With Resurrection Power March 31, 2001 Pastor Glenn Newton John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This morning I want you to know that there is something so Powerful, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene