Sermons on Dependance:

A Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008

Discover a recipe for success as observed in the life of Nehemiah.

Would you like a quick recipe for success? Ladies often seek cooking recipes from friends or cook books. Men often seek tips (recipes) on fishing or hunting. Business people seek suggestions that will improve their business. Nehemiah gave a recipe that helped him rebuild the wall around Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Becoming A Better Person Even If It Hurts Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

God wants to bless us. The more we allow Him to change us the more we will enjoy His blessings.

NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. God desires for us to live an abundant life. However, He has given us the way that we must follow in order to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Of God: A Biblical Picture

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is a Father’s Day message that takes a look at three primary characteristics that men, if they are to men of God, need to have as part of their character.

The Man of God: A Biblical Portrait Ezekiel 22:30 I. The Man of God Is a Man of Integrity “He who walks with integrity walks securely…” – Proverbs 10:9 A. He has integrity in His family 1. His wife can trust him 2. His children respect him 3. His family can depend on him B. He has integrity in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To Your Leader Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.

TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our leader. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Time Commitment To God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

Understanding the intensity of our commitments.

<PRE> There are always considerable reasons why people are making life-time commitments. The intensity of one’s commitment depends on the depth of one’s interest to a particular object of love. <PRE> Life-time commitment reveals life-time love to a well-appreciated and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Life’s struggles lessen as we listen to God ourselves and meet the needs God’s people experience.

Struggling With Setbacks Jonah refused God’s first request to follow Him. Instead, Jonah experienced: From the book of Jonah): Shock at God’s request (1:1-3) Anger/Guilt (1:2) Bargaining (1:3, 6, 12; 2:9 - "vow") Depression (1:12; 2:4, 5, 7) Hostility (4:1-3) Only temporary acceptance of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simplicity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Lead Us Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Nov 23, 2006

Trusting God is one of the most challenging aspect of life especially when circumstances are very tough to handle.

Learning to trust God is one of the greatest challenge that we have to take in our lives. Many have refused giving their lives to Him because it takes absolute surrender in having a true relationship with Him. Even those who have already given their lives to God had been struggling in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 3:1-8 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Feb 7, 2010

Man's reasoning and God's don't match up very well. Sinners, even very religious sinners, easily find fault with God, in how He deals with sin and righteousness. Our only hope for "making sense of it all" is to BELIEVE and accept EVERYTHING He says, rathe

Intro. I. God's faithfulness doesn't depend upon our own, 1-4. A. Stated in v. 3. B. Applied in v. 4. 1. If God says something, that's it! He'll do it! TS. Thinking of the Jews: 2.Even if you are somehow involved in His promises, you cannot thwart Him! 4 - Examples: a. God's purpose for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Laboring Love

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Feb 20, 2010

God's Love for you and I is Active and so should ours be toward one another. This sermon will help y0u understand the importance of our saying I love you and what it means to carry it out,

Laboring Love Valentine Day Message “We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives of the brethren.” 1 JOHN 3:16 A LOVE THAT LABORS WILL DO SEVERAL THINGS 1. LABORING LOVE WILL BRING SECURITY. "We Know" A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sins

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

A SS lesson on the results of attempting to hide our sin

An ant-drug commercials... ....flashes a bunch of young faces on the screen.... ....one person says something like: “I support terrorism...” ....another says, “I murder people...” ....then another says, “It’s no big deal, I’m just doing it for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist