Sermons on Dignity Of Work:

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We tend to bypass vices list; we don’t like dwelling on negatives, & we don’t think these apply to us.

Romans 1:24-32 We tend to bypass vices list; we don’t like dwelling on negatives, & we don’t think these apply to us. “Therefore,” because they exchanged God’s glory for something else? Ex 34:14; Eze 39:25. 1) “God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity.” • “So that;” the results ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Pharisee Or Publican-Which Are You

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 22, 2006

examine yourself

PHARISEE OR PUBLICAN-WHICH ARE YOU Luke 18:9-14 There was a very lost, wicked, rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an erer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Access

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006

How to approach God

ACCESS Eph. 3:11,12 INTRO: A. Paul writing to Jewish & Gentile believers 1. Air of superiority by Jewish believers 2. Causing segregation, rift, split B. Paul writing to reveal the Unity of the Saved 1. Purpose is to Unite, reconcile, bring harmony 2. Teach that they all are the Body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to believe. Faith is believing the impossible in the face of the critics. Do you believe?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe God Acts 27:21-26 Intro: This passage tells of a time when the Apostle Paul is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He is being sent to Rome to face trial there. Just as they determine to sail out, Paul tells the Captain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fair?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

God’s deals with is people not based on what we deserve but based on his grace.

Most people living in Detroit are in some way been affected by the unions whether positively or negatively. You have to join the unions there even if you work six hours a week at Montgomery Wards. You just cannot escape the long arm of the unions. Let’s face it the union is here to stay. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome To Adulthood! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005

Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pastor's Perplexity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2005

In this personal section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul first appeals to them, then he fondly remembers their loving acceptance of him, and finally he reminds them of his attitude towards them.

Scripture We are working our way Sunday by Sunday through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. One of the advantages of this approach is that we cover the whole counsel of God—at least as it is revealed in this portion of God’s Word to us. By studying books of the Bible, or large sections ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom In Christ (Part One) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2005

In Galatians 5:1-6, the apostle Paul continues his passionate plea for freedom. So, he begins with the thesis concerning our freedom, and then continues with four consequences of embracing works.

Scripture About seventy years ago a poor prospector named Jakobus Jonker worked tirelessly searching for fortune on his small farm in South Africa. After a typical, sudden, frightening thunderstorm, Jakobus walked out onto his land to see if the rain washed up anything. Eventually, he came across ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Really Does Matter

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2007

What we believe makes a difference in every area of life.

IT REALLY DOES MATTER There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25 Many years ago, in my high school chemistry class, a little poem was often quoted. Its effort at humor may have been lacking but the consequences of an erroneous belief were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Woe!

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Conscience Be Your God

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Faith That Saves Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006

Saving faith is more than something you say, feel, or think, it is something you do.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of the great tightrope walker named Blondin? 1. For many years I’ve used his story to illustrate saving faith. 2. His story really captivates my mind and challenges my heart. 3. Blondin’s real name was Jean Francois Gravelet. He lived from ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ