Sermons on Dependence On God:

Jet Tour Through Jude Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Jude

Jude - Defense INTRODUCTION: Jude was intended to be an encouraging and uplifting message on the theme of Salvation. But when he began to write, the Holy Spirit impressed on him the need for a hard-hitting warning about false teachers. The message here is short and to the point, stinging and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday After Easter, 2001

Contributed by Roger Hartline on May 5, 2001

Submission and redemption in 1 Peter

The Third Sunday After Easter, 2001 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! The entire first epistle of Peter is an exhortation to fully share in the sufferings of Christ. Or maybe, more correctly, to rejoice in sharing the suffering of Christ. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Walk On Water

Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 24, 2001

a sermon of faith, how to do the impossible

HOW TO WALK ON THE WATER Matt 14:22-30 22." And immediately He made the disiples get into the boat, and go ahead of Him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.23.And after He had sent the multitudes away, He went up to the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Between "The Rock" And A Hard Place

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 28, 2002

Life is slippery, stressful and full of obstacles, but Jesus is our Rock, our Fortress and our Deliverer.

Between "The Rock" and a Hard Place 1. Has life ever dealt you a hard blow? Got any enemies? Limitations? (Don’t Go Anywhere!!!) 2. David had killed a lion, a bear and a giant as a young boy. (Invincibility of youth?) 3. David’s enemies had taught him his strengths, limitations and God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-8, 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

“DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Scars That Never Go Away

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 19, 2003

Even though we are saved and our sins are forgiven, we can still bear scars that are a direct result of choices we have made.

Read the story of David’s moral failure. Notice even after David acknowledged his sin he still paid the consequences. It was a scar that would not heal. Introduction: the Bible in 1st Peter 5:8 tells us "the devil as a roaring lion is seeking whom he may devour or destroy, and we are to be on our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Work Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION What is the difference in our culture between employers and employees and in the NT culture of masters and slaves? To what extent are these principles binding on us today? Lack of accountability ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Take To Get Help From The Lord

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

WHen you need help from the Lord and it is not coming these are some things to consider

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET HELP FROM THE LORD Mark 5:25-29 (Matthew 9:20 & Luke 8:42) Intro: We find here a woman who has had a physical need for some 12 years and has done all she could do within herself to be cured of this disease. She may have been wealthy or just a hard worker but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Know You Know Him? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

The Bible is clear that we can know Him? But how do you know that you know him and how can we have that assurance of knowing him?

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 24, 2006 Last week: Do you know Him? 1 Cor. 3:10 This week: How do I know that I know Him? 1 John 2:3-11 “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” There are three TEST(s) of knowing Him: 1. ATTITUDE TEST towards obeying His Word and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trash In Trash Out

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 27, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in controlling the things they meditate upon and speak forth.

TRASH IN TRASH OUT Philippians 4:8,9 TEXT: (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

Outline of the text showing the sacredness of the Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-30 * The most important fact involved in the table of the Lord is, the Lord of the table, it is His table, He sanctified it and suffered for it. * The bread and wine are memorials not sacraments.. A sacrament is performed to obtain grace.... When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitfulness

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

The way to become fruitful Christians.

FRUITFULNESS Genesis 49:22 "Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall. [NIV] Joseph is a fruitful bough (Heb the son of a fruitful tree), A fruitful bough by a fountain; His branches run over the wall. (Heb daughters). [ASV] I. THE FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Without Excuses

Contributed by John Mayes on Oct 12, 2005

Love your neighbor as yourself without making excuses.

Love your neighbor as yourself without making excuses. One of the greatest commandments we have is to love our neighbor as we love ourself. However, this commandment is so profound that we often come up with excuses in order to avoid obeying God’s word. Just like the "expert in the Law" in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist