Sermons on Deliver Me:

Two Pillars Of Christian Happiness

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

FINDING HAPPINESS AS A CHRISTIAN

TWO PILLARS OF HAPPINESS - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. {7} For we brought nothing into <this> world, <and it is> certain we can carry nothing out. {8} And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. INTRO: Happiness as a Christian rests on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Night's Journey Into Day

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. Wadell Wilkins, who had been comatose for years, following an apparent reaction to an anesthetic administered for orthopedic surgery

A LONG NIGHT’S JOURNEY INTO DAY Numbers 9:15-23 When our children were small, our family would take trips back home to Kentucky. We discovered that a six hundred mile journey was better if we traveled at night. We would pack our bags, make a big thermos of coffee for me, and set out in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Away

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001

four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: *other

10 Rules For Being Human.

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Some observations about life and God.

I. Introductory Comments: From this scripture, we can see that King David marvels at the handy work of God. He sees God’s wonderful creation and asks the question what is man that God is mindful of him. Although this Psalm does not provide us with the answer to the question, the answer is made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ninety And Nine

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000

Ministry to the Church

Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We So Angry?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

The Widow's Might

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Nov 15, 2000

We are called not to trust in our own strength or power, but in God.

THE WIDOW'S MIGHT There is a sly skill that many of us practice to varying degrees. It's called name-dropping. We want to impress others with who we know, because we feel that it reflects positively on us if we move in the right circles. For ex., many years ago, my claim to fame was that I worked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Cedar Trees

Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 11, 2000

A growing Christian whether a new believer or a seasoned saint is like a healthy tree – planted, nourished and fruitful.

Cedar Trees Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God Psalm 1:3 reads, "He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season." People who don’t want to wait 4 decades for a globe Norway maple to grow in their front yard can buy a 30-foot specimen form a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abiding In His Rest Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

To walk the way of forgiveness you must learn to abide in His rest

To walk the way of forgiveness you must learn to abide in His rest. "Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief." (Hebrews 4:11 KJV) *In order to abide in His rest, you must labor and struggle each day to enter there. You may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 13

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 13

To this point in the Lord’s sermon He has taken us through the Beatitudes where we learned that genuine salvation begins when we realize our poorness of spirit and spiritual bankruptcy before God. At that point we begin to mourn over our sinfulness. This mourning leads to a meek humbling of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Affirmation Of Praise

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT: (2 Chronicles 20:15-22), “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

TEXT: (2 Chronicles 20:15-22), “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. To morrow go ye down against them: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stronghold Of Love Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love is a stronghold in our lives.

We are continuing our look at the stronghold of God. Often when a series of messages is preached we have the tendency to see them merely as individual messages and lose the intended emphasis. So I want to refresh your heart and mind as to why we ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

People like to give gifts to others during the holiday season. Have you considered, however, the gift that God has given you?

Introduction: 1. We have just passed the time of year where people are scurrying about trying to find just the right gift for someone else. a. That desire is often motivated by love, and other times it is driven by a duty. b. In some instances people are foolishly adding to their debt in order ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ