Sermons on Detachment:

The Pioneer, The Apostle, And The High Priest

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The primary purpose of the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews is to present " C __ __ __ __ __ P __ __ - e __ __ __ __ __ __." In the process our author demonstrates an exquisite mastery of the Greek language, an impressive knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, and an ...read more

The Church God Will Bless

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001

This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Wings Of God Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put God In A Square Box Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

The second in the series. About limiting God and how our view of God effects our life. Our attempts to try and manipulate God.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (2) Put God in a Square Box Cardiff Heights 9 January 2000 Tonight we come to the second in our series on the seven habits of highly ineffective Christians. Some of you are perhaps concerned by the topics we are looking at since your desire is for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Growing As A Church- The Principle Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2004

This is sermon 3 of 14 based on Bob Russell’s Book "When God Builds A Church". THis mesaage deals with the principle of fellowship

INTRODUCTION „X With the birth of my second grandson, I had a thought. „X What is the most enjoyable part of being a parent? Is it the birth process or watching that little baby take its¡¦ first steps, say its¡¦ words, getting her first strike out on the mound, hitting that first round tripper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message will help us to examine our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm our intent to stand committed to it.

COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL Acts 5:17-32 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever thought about commitment? 1. We make commitments on a regular basis – some are informal and some are formal a. Informal 1) We start school – a commitment to education 2) We go to work – a commitment to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is God like? Why Should I believe in Him?

1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be… Genesis 1:1-3a (KJV) In the same way that a novel-writer will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

"Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 23, 2004

What Scripture teaches about your heart

COMMITMENT OF THE HEART MARK 12.28-34 Have you ever had your heart broken? Do you know of someone who it is said ‘they died of a broken heart?’ Our hearts are very important to us. According to medical statistics ‘heart disease’ is the biggest killer in Northern Ireland. Physically we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Best Remedy For Stress"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2003

Jesus confronts life’s deepest personal problem.

Matthew 6:25-33 “The Best Remedy For Stress” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Said the robin to the sparrow, “I really do not know why it is these human beings rush about and worry so.” Said the sparrow to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Priniciple Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2007

This is a revamp of a sermon I did a couple of years ago. It deals with fellowship. Inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  For those of you who play golf, do you like to play alone, or is it better when you have others with you to make fun of you or awe at your great shot? The game is more fun when playing it with others.  I think women understand the concept of doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life

Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007

God is both pro-life and pro-choice.

L I F E Sanctity of Life Sunday Psalms 139 I. Psalms 139 tells us that we were known by God before we were formed, and our forming came by the hand of God. - And that process began in the womb. - Today, our world is divided over this issue. – I believe that the issue that divides us is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Strong Soldier

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Litigation Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 22, 2011

Authority in the church is very different to worldly authority. Leaders within the church must, first of all, be servants. We then learn to submit to our Spiritual Leaders as those who will be accountable for our souls. Christians who sue one another hav

Litigation 1 Corinthians 6 (NKJV) 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist