Sermons on Died For Our Sins:

Great Are The Works Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS!

BIG IDEA: WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS! INTRODUCTION: Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (cf. Story told by daughter just starting at Univ. of Richmond: fellow student commented: Isn’t Rousseau French? But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, & Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength.

1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength. 2. Remember the promises of Jesus who said, "THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN TO YOU (OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS) SO THAT MY JOY MAY BE IN YOU & YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." - JOHN 15;11 3. Pray and praise and rejoice knowing that Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is It Important To Fellowship With Godly Associates?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers.

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Mutual encouragement provided them with the necessary incentives to stay obedient, loving and committed to our Lord. They assembled together in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding A Tiger's Tale

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Movement 1.

Movement 1.  Idea: People have been told for years that there is not a reason to continue on with their dreams in life. Development: Einstein could not speak until he was four, and did not read until he was seven. Beethoven's music teacher said that he was a hopeless composer. Tomas Edison when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16

How To Know If Something Is Really Worth Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Criteria for wise decision-making

We all have to make many decisions every day. The most difficult decisions fall in basically three categories: is it a good decision; is there a better way of doing something; is it the best decision that I can make right now. It is amazing how many people choose good things that actually become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Where are the world leaders that we need today? Is John the baptist the kind we need?

3 Advent C Luke 3:7-18 17 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with his antics. Such a strange man. “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Almost A Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 30, 2002

Salvation is more than just saying yes. It’s more than just being baptized. It’s more than going to church. It’s a lifetime commitment to the most wonderful friend of them all.

I was listening to a sermon by R. C. Sproul and he quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I didn’t catch the guys name but when I heard the quote it got my attention. “Religion is the Opiate of the people” (Explain) Kills pain Takes away our problems Temporary Fix There’s a slight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, Hebrews 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

We don’t fight a flesh and blood giant with natural weapons, so what do the five smooth stones of David symbolize for me? How can I use them effectively against my giants?

1 Sam 17:40 ¶ And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him (five smooth stones) out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling. Here are what I believe these 5 smooth stones represent in the life of the child of God (CALLED) 1 Cor 1:9 God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brethren Should Fight Together

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Christians should work and fight together

BRETHREN SHOULD FIGHT TOGETHER Numbers 32: 6-9 SHALL YOUR BRETHREN GO TO WAR, AND SHALL YE SIT HERE? --- It takes all of us not just part: Not just leaders but all the brethren! -- Leaders are expected to be faithful and we lose confidence in them if they are not. --- NO PASTOR, DEACON, TEACHER ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Don’t worry, Be happy

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY Phil. 4: 4-7 V.4 - Rejoice in the Lord Alway and again I say Rejoice. --- God’s People should be Happy! -Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may Rejoice in thee. – Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is your strength. – John 15:11 - These things have I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

WE have the most powerful book in the whole world, the only catch is that we have to read it.

Hebrew 4:12-13 The Power of the Word Introduction What is I were to tell you that there was this new product that could entertain you, increase your life, answer your questions, comfort you, build you up, and make you a better person. I’m sure that you would all be rushing to Wal-Mart to buy it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 2

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon continues to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians Pt 2 Last week, we asked the question why aren’t people Christians anymore? We said that people feel that the Christian life requires all that we have, and the Christian life requires work, and the Christian life is just not popular. When you read Matthew 28:19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Could This Happen

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002

This is the funeral sermon for a 14 year old. This young man was "on fire" for Jesus Christ and this sermon celebrates that fact.

Wednesday Morning July 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Funeral Service For Arturo “Spike” Castillo, Jr. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? John 14:1-6 Introduction: 1. This morning as we honor and celebrate the life of Arturo “Spike” Castillo Jr., many of us are asking the question, “How could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist