Sermons on Debt Reduction:

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 30, 2003

We can see in this passage an example of what believer’s should do in times of trouble.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 62 When Trouble Comes Luke 22:39-46 After finishing the Passover meal, Jesus left the upper room and led his disciples to the Mount of Olives where they had been spending the last few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Keep God's Big Perspective In Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Many Americans seem to become distracted by many things that may seem important at the time but in God’s bigger perspective are mere details

Keep God’s Big Perspective in Mind - (Luke 16:10-16) It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Many Americans seem to become distracted by many things that may seem important at the time but in God’s bigger perspective are mere ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buillding Walls Will Never Make Better People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2003

We look at building walls of seperation in the church, are we to be better or bitter?

BUILDING WALLS WILL NEVER MAKE BETTER PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was a member of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS in the ENERAL HOSPITAL in the city of DALLAS. I was waiting to see THE DOCTORS. They told me I was at THE EDGE OF NIGHT. My illness was serious. Suddenly I realized ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18, 1 Kings 19:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #7 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 14, 2003

Continuing in our series on the EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of your salvation ... The TRUE Christian will strive to be more Christ-like in their daily living, and not practice sin.

“BLESSED ASSURANCE” – Evidence #7 – “The Practice Of Righteousness” 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on EVIDENCES of salvation that give us the ASSURANCE of salvation. You can’t base your ASSURANCE of salvation on a PAST experience … it may have been COUNTERFEIT. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stands Between You And Your Circumstances

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 23, 2003

sometime in life we find ourselves hemmed into situations where we can not go forward and we cannot go backward.

God stands between us and our circumstances Sometimes in our life, God will allow us to be hemmed into situations where it is humanly impossible for us to get ourselves out of. In other words, sometime in life we find ourselves in situations where we cannot go forward and we cannot go backward. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing But Jesus And The Cross

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2003

Woe to us if we allow anything to come between us and the Gospel!

Mark 7:1-23 "Nothing but Jesus and the Cross" As the Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law watch the healing miracles of Jesus take place, they decide that they have to criticize Jesus openly in order to stop Him. Will their criticism be about the healing itself? No. Surrounded as they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Value Of Friendship

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003

Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Nov 25, 2002

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God What is God’s

When I first thought about using this reading the advice I got was quite clear. Choose another one! Well, that was straight to the point. I looked up this reading in the various Bible commentaries I have and found that some of them just ignore this reading. I couldn’t even find a hymn based on it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Rivers In The Desert Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This message offers insight into How God, in the midst of hardships and seemingly impoosible circumstances, manifest the awesomeness of His power to transform lives and legacies.

“Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day, Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see -- O Thou who changest not, abide with me!” As Servants of the Sovereign Savior, Huggers of Hope and Members of the Household of Faith, it is the easiest thing to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The message encourages people to have compassion on the hurting people they come in contact with.

The Good Samaritan Having Compassion Dr. Marty Baker / March 2, 2003 / Luke 10:30-35 "What do I owe you for that?" I often heard my Dad say those words whenever someone helped us along the way. He said that one night to a stranger that helped us change a flat tire on Interstate 26; he said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Church Of God

"Building An Attractive Church"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003

If you were looking for a church to serve as your home church, what kind of church would you look for?

Lexington Church Of God, March 16th, 2003 PM Service “Building An Attractive Church” Text: Acts 2:41-47 (KJV) 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

A Functioning Church

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003

Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist