Sermons on Deliberate Disobedience:

The Test Of Fellowship

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

Now after all of this John foresees a question that will be raised by the recipients of this letter. The question: How do we know if we really know God? One translation of the Scriptures puts it this way, “How can we be sure that we belong to Him?”

Living the Life Series: The Test of Fellowship Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3 - 6 Introduction Last week’s game between the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an awesome game. It appeared in the first half of the game that the Redskins had showed up to play having got out to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Chances

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Grace so amazing that it offers second chances. Learn about the unfairness of God’s grace and get some relief!

Second Chances The Unfairness of Grace 12/03/03 I. Introduction In Medieval Persia, Earth’s mightiest and most mysterious kingdom, a king and his son defeat the powerful Maharajah, looting his palace of priceless treasure, including an extravagant hourglass and a mysterious dagger. What the Prince ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Homosexual

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 9, 2004

A Bible study of what the Bible actually has to say about homosexuality.

Homosexuality is being looked at as a so-called “alternate lifestyle” these days. Your children and grandchildren are being taught this in school every day. The worldly society that we live in preaches that there is nothing wrong with homosexuals and lesbians, and that there is nothing wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Genesis 18:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 10, 2004

When people talk about the "will of God", they need to look at the Lord Jesus whose life was totally devoted to carrying out the will of God.

 200407.ser “The Will of God” CLBC February 8, 2004 a.m. Subject: The Sovereignty of God Theme: The Will of God Passage: John 6: 28 - 65 I said last Sunday that the passage ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-65

Denomination: Baptist

Whipping The Slave Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 15, 2005

Does the one talent slave deserve another whipping? He did hide the master’s talent. But why did he hide it? Fear cripples. So God is going to work through the Gentiles now. Take that Pharisees.

WHIPPING THE SLAVE AGAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 THEME: AN FALSE VIEW OF GOD CAUSES A LACK OF SERVICE. Should we give the one talent slave in Matthew 25:14-30 another whipping? We can get the whip out and provide another lashing for his lack of faithful service to his master. We can beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Muddy Ducks

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 30, 2005

Naaman’s Healing

SEVEN MUDDY DUCKS 2ND KINGS 5;1-19 Imagine if you attended a very well known university or college! And You graduated with Honors – Now You Are very intelligent and you have a really Good Job with a large company. You worked out really well and you Worked Hard – Got several promotions And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Transformed Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Duties Of A Watchman

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

God’s call to Ezekiel to be a Watchman gives us clear direction in our duties as Watchmen for Christ

This has been such a tragic week in our world. I am almost afraid to turn the news on in the morning and evening to continue to hear the escalating number of deaths due to the Tsunami. Nearly 150,000 people have died as this huge wall of water hit them with virtually no warning. So for the last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004

The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004

There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To R.a.p. When You Have Messed Up

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

All of us have messed up in our lives one way or another. When you have messed up, you need to learn how to R.A.P.

Psalms 51:1-12 Topic: How to R.A.P. when you have messed up in this life All of us, whether we are young or old, black or white, male or female; Baptist or Methodist, Pentecostal or Apostolic; all of us at one time or another has messed up bad in our lives. It does not matter how long you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Mother Alive

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 9, 2004

This is a sermon comparing Eve to the Church of God, using types and shadows.

"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Gal. 4:26 I would like to first say, "Happy Mother’s Day" to all the mothers present here this morning. "Mother’s Day" is a very special time for me personally, because, I can not think of anyone else (except for Lisa) that I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Wants To Live Forever?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Farewell Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Peter’s restoration by Jesus

Farewell Peter John 21.1-22 We come this morning to our final sermon in our series on Simon Peter. I hope you have found them of benefit to you spiritually. The Scene. Peter has denied Christ Jesus in the courtyard of the High Priest. Jesus has been crucified and has risen from the dead. He has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican