Sermons on Deliberately:

The Birth Of Our King

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

Christmas lessons from the genealogy of Christ.

Open your Bibles in Matthew chapter one verse one. Yes, you heard me right. Matthew chapter one verse one. When I began reading the New Testament, I admit that I found chapter one of Matthew boring, particularly the genealogy of Jesus Christ. I mean, I was not that excited to read that this person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Requirements Of Following Jesus!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 4 in series - A Study of the Book of John -“That You May Believe.” Three things about following Jesus from the text.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 4 “The Requirements of Following Jesus!” John 1:35-42 When it comes to sharing our faith, two things are true of us. First, we all desire to see our friends ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Your Bout With Doubt

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 6, 2006

How to handle those times when you struggle with doubts.

Surviving Your Bout With Doubt 9-10-06 John 20:24-29 Intro. Last week we affirmed the truth that there’s nothing like the church when the church is working right. But we all know that there are times when the church isn’t working right. Sometimes we make wrong choices and other times we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Sep 9, 2006

1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to ones to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty." 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pra

The Power Of Prayer script. James 5:16-18 (NIV) 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rise And Shine

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005

Epiphany Sunday: Dates for Christmas and Epiphany. Star of Bethlehem. Calendar Development. Creation imagery.

What do the Magi have for lunch? Pastronomy If the Magi are also philosophers, what do they have? Pastronomy on Why If the Magi Were Women... You know what would have happened if there had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise MEN, don’t you? The three wise WOMEN would have asked for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About End Times

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 4, 2005

Dealing with world catastrophies

January 2, 2005 AM The Coming of the Lord [s1] This past week we have witnessed what is probably the most horrific disaster of our lifetime. While we have seen the news reports of earthquakes, and wars, and other atrocities, we have not seen a disaster of this magnitude. Adding to the impact on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-38

Denomination: Charismatic

The Royal Refusals

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calming The Storm

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005

The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 21, 2005

There are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Don’t be fooled!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Luke 1:1-4 As we have learned over the last 2 sermons, there are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Barnamin Bailey, the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Choices

Contributed by David Barsky on Feb 2, 2004

Our choices have consequences-we must choose wisely.

CHOICES By Rabbi Dr. David L. Barsky PLAY SONG “CHOICES” sung by George Jones Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Big Fat Liar

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth...and get some help doing it with this sermon about honesty.

Big Fat Liar Secrets for Telling the Truth 10/22/03 I. Introduction Clip – beginning where J Jason Shepherd is a "serial" liar. He always has excuses for his homework, that is until he gets busted! He has one last chance to turn in a story or face the terror of Summer School (every student’s worst ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abortion Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

Responses to common pro-choice arguments, and a call to action for Christians.

Clarity or Confusion? 2. The Sanctity of Human Life Don Jaques Jan 31/Feb 1, 2004 MAIN IDEA: Since God is the creator of life we must champion the unborn’s right to life. INTRO: Last week I began what will be a 5 part series, “Clarity or Confusion” in which we will be discussing some of the major ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ongoing Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Feb 19, 2004

The Holy Spirit works in an orderly manner in our lives.

PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS This letter has so many great truths in it. We are going to spend some time studying it. I trust that as we look at it together, we will learn much. Whenever you read the Word of God you should always try to see to whom it is addressed. Is it to an individual or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 20, 2004

We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational