Sermons on Discipleship And:

Just Be Just

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

titus 1:8

JUST BE JUST PART 2 TITUS 1:8 One Sunday a cowboy went to church. When he entered, he looked around and noticed that he and the preacher were the only ones present. The preacher kind of felt a little awkward so he asked the cowboy if he wanted him to go ahead and preach. The cowboy said, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Pursuing Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

PURSUING HOLINESS TITUS 1:8 We are going to get a little wildlife lesson this morning. Anyone ever hear of a Ermine? Well they are weasel looking animals, that live in forest both in the United States and in northern Europe and Asia. They are known for their white fur in the winter which ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

The War Of Self-Control

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Bible Church

What Was He Thinking

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002

When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Samaritan Affair.

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

Sermon that encourages us that there is a call for us to live our lives like the Good samaritan.

The Samaritan Affair. MT 22:37 Jesus replied: " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: `Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Moment Of Truth

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2002

After Jesus preached the wonderful sermon, the crowd was facing a moment of truth. What would they do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever faced a moment of truth in your life? A moment of truth is a time where you are confronted with the facts about an issue or a person and then you needed to make a decision? • It may have been a decision on whether or not to break off a relationship with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As For Me And My House Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 5, 2002

Calling people to serve God with all faithfulness in the power of Christ

As For Me and My House – Joshua 24:14-24 Aug. 31/Sept. 1 2002 Intro: Joshua is now quite old; and he has seen a lot in his lifetime. His early, formative years were spent in service to the great liberator, Moses, and his later years were spent leading God’s people into battle in the promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002

Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:17, Job 23:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Your Niche

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 12, 2002

What do you do that lasts for eternity? - calling people to be focused on storing treasures in heaven

Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Coward Or Conqueror

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Sep 13, 2002

A good sermon for New Year’s, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day or any day to challenge God’s people to move forward.

Cowards or Conquerors? Numbers 13:26-14:2 Introduction: This is the weekend that we Americans remember those who laid down their lives for their country. Technically, this is not Veteran’s Day, but it has come to be a time when we remember those who gave their lives in battle as well as those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Battle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 15, 2002

To win the battle, you must: 1. Understand the reality of evil. 2. You must be prepared for battle. 3. You must be strengthened by prayer.

Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and wanted to avoid a European war at all costs. The problem was that at the same time Hitler was planning to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Certainty Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

Romans 8:28 runs a close second to John 3:16 as one of the best know and loved verses in the Bible. It comes to the heart of every Christian when facing a time of crisis, difficulty or trial. It comes to the mind of the Christian when circumstances are

The Certainty of Faith Romans 8:28 runs a close second to John 3:16 as one of the best know and loved verses in the Bible. It comes to the heart of every Christian when facing a time of crisis, difficulty or trial. It comes to the mind of the Christian when circumstances are too difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Shrink Back

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 19, 2002

Like God’s people to whom Isaiah spoke in Ch. 55, we can grow to think our circumstances are insurmountable. We can suffer a crisis of faith. Isaiah reassures God’s people of every age that there’s no reason to shrink back from carrying out the work and

Pentecost 18 A Isaiah 55:6-9 Don’t Shrink Back 09/22/02 Professor William Muehl once visited a fine ancestral home in Virginia. He followed the aged owner, the last of a distinguished colonial family, as she proudly showed him through her home. An ancient rifle above the fireplace intrigued him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sold Out

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2002

We are to have a total commitment to Christ as He has given a total commitment to us

Sold Out Matthew 16:21-28 September 1, 2002 Introduction One of the most frustrating times I can remember as a child was one time that my brother and I tried to go see one of the Star Wars movies. We stood in line for what seemed like forever to get the tickets for the afternoon show only to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God