Sermons on Defenses:

Understanding Spiritual Language Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

Focuses on receiving the Holy Spirit with an evidence of tongues. It began with an interview with an SBC Minister who is not Pentecostal. The message was delivered in a Wednesday Prayer Meeting.

Spiritual Resolutions Understanding Spiritual Language Dr. Marty Baker / May 8, 2002 Last week the message focused on understanding the power gifts of the Holy Spirit. From the emails, phone calls and comments that I received since that message, it is apparent that there is a great interest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Relationships With Relations

Contributed by Dale Rose on May 11, 2002

Following the Lord’s commandment to love one another should begin at home.

Relationships With Relation Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Introduction Add new beatitude to Matthew 5 “Blessed is the family who does not have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Briefly recount the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Cereal – Minimum Daily Requirements changed to RDA – recommended daily allowances Our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension And Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

The resurrected Jesus was vindicated and glorified by returning to the heavenly Father where he serves as our priest and mediator.

LUKE 24:49 ASCENSION DAY AND THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4: Brothers and Sisters: As we begin the prayers for Holy Communion today, the scenes described in Revelation regarding the heavenly altar came to mind. The Ascension Day Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53, Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Write Unto You Fathers....

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 16, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY OF FATHERS

NOTE TO THE READER - THIS MESSAGE IS ORIGINAL AS GOD HAS PLACED IT UPON MY HEART. HOWEVER, THE STATISTICS I USE (*) ARE BORROWED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AND I GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS..... 1 JOHN 2:13-14 I. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS.... A. There are two ways to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Things In Common

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 26, 2001

Things that we have in common as believers.

Text: I John 2:1-2 1. My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2. And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Final Requests Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Song Of The Sovereign King Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is the mighty king of all creation

Song of the Sovereign King Psalm 33 August 31, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The role of a king: The king is the appointed leader over a country, it is a birthright and privilege, life of training and preparation, Even in our modern world there are still many kings, II. The nature of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Apostolic Without Apology

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

Apostolic without apologizing for what we believe!

Apostolic Without Apology Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas (Acts 4:19-20) But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. {20} For we cannot but speak the things which we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pick Your Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are many battles not worth fighting. Here we can learn when we need to engage in the good fight of faith.

How To Pick Your Battles (I Sam. 17:1-15) Illustration: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes. Abigail Van Buren. Stan Mikita, a professional hockey star, used to get into a lot of fights during games. He stopped when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Often time, the difference between serving the Lord significantly and just using up the time period we call our lifespan is just a little bit of faith and courage; not a lot of it, just a little faith exercised in fear and trembling!

1. There is not that much difference between us; human race--we are similar to one another.... 2. Differences are in the realm of fine shades... 3. Gifts, talents...matter of degree...(we can all sing, but a dog can only howl....we can read, but some are quicker....we can draw a picture, but some ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Fight The Enemy?

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country.

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment the attack was launched. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Stigma Of Being Christian

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

There are stigmas to bear if we are to be genuine Christians in this world.

I¶ - If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? For so many so-called Christians the answer is "no". Because all they have is a profession they made years ago. They bear no marks of Christ’s ownership. Think about yourself this morning. What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Schemes Of The Devil

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 16, 2002

Some of the Devil’s schemes and provision God has made for our protection.

The Schemes of the Devil II Cor. 2:11 Eph. 6:11 INTRO.: Christians sometimes forget we are involved in an all out conflict with a powerful spiritual enemy, Satan. His name means Adversary. He opposes all that is good and noble in this world. Jesus called him the "prince of this world." Jn. 12:31. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a high school professor or a university Biology prof. who made fun of God?

Is There really A God? And Does It Matter? TEXT: Acts 2:25-26; Heb. 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there really a God? And does it really matter? 2. You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ