Sermons on Discipline And Character:

The Legacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Characteristics Of Obedience

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 17, 2008

As Ruth stepped out of her comfort zone in obedience to God, we are also called to do just the same.

I hope you enjoyed this comical look at living in the comfort zone. Today we will be looking at how one amazing woman of God did just the opposite – she stepped outside of her comfort zone to trust and obey God no matter where His path led. Let’s pray. If you have your Bible please turn to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Addictions

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 22, 2007

This message shares four things that are good addictions for the Christian to have.

Spiritual Addictions 1 Corinthians 16.15 Thompson Creek Baptist Church September 23, 2007 (a-m) There are all types of Addictions. Many people are addicted to the wrong things. Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual addictions, shopping addictions, food addictions. I believe that a person can become addicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Dust-Covered, Becoming Truly Devoted Disciples Of Christ

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Sep 30, 2007

How can we become fully devoted followers of Jesus?

This evening, I want to share with you something that is close to my heart. I want to share what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. When I was preparing for this message, I came across a letter on the subject that I thought would be appropriate in this situation. Thank you for submitting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be An Example

Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007

Paul’s words to Timothy provide an outline that we as believers should follow in our daily life. The really cool thing is if we follow this simple outline, not only will we be saved, but those who hear what we have to say will also be saved. In other wo

In I Timothy 4:11-16 Paul writes the following to Timothy. Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. Until I come devote yourself to the public reading of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Written On Your Heart?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007

29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Confidence I Have

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 23, 2007

One of the most important lessons in life, is to give glory where it is due

This confidence 2 Cor. 3:1-5 1Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Man In Front Of A Cripple Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Growth failure in the church

A LAME MAN IN FRONT OF A CRIPPLE CHURCH Acts 3:11 Our text opens at the three O clock hour as Peter and John are on their way to the temple. . . The union of these two brings special attention: They were friends from youth; They were partners as fishermen; They shared in looking for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is With You When You Are With Him Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Looks at the virtures of the life of King Asa to find "tests" that reveal the strength of our walk with God

1. Title: The Lord is With You When You Are With Him 2. Text: II Chronicles 14-16, esp 13; I Kings 15:9-24 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 28, 2006, 2nd in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand better how to apply OT stories to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chained But Not Changed!

Contributed by Darin Canary on Nov 17, 2006

Learn from Paul, that just because your enviorment around you changes, doesnt mean you have to!

Read Acts 16:16-34 Pray Paul was the best at not letting what was going on around him detour him from his mission. Paul was the guy you gave the job to and let him do his thing. He was Loyal, determined and focused. I want us to unpack this scripture this morning and pull from it some life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Comfort In The "Red Letters"

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 18, 2006

How we, as christians, can be reassured by the words of Christ!

Finding Comfort in the Red Letters John 14:1-6 The words in red in many Bibles are neither more nor less important than the words in black. Jesus said to the seventy: "He that heareth you heareth me" (Luke 10:16). This was his position concerning every divinely inspired writer or speaker. While ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Expects Your Praise

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

The Christian duty to praise God

GOD EXPECTS YOUR PRAISE LK. 17.17 Praise is an expression of approval or admiration, of gratitude and devotion for blessings received from God. When there is praise of God the vessels of praise is acknowledging God’s perfections, God’s works, and God’s benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants Us To Produce Fruit Based On His Word.

Contributed by Thomas Perdana on Nov 20, 2006

The relation between faith and works in our Christian living.

Our text for today from James 2:14-26 (New International Version). Faith and Deeds 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Unlovely

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at who in our society we do not accept and would not offer to help

Accepting the Unlovely - Luke 7:36-50 Gladstone Baptist Church – 14/8/05 am – Children’s Service Boys and Girls, can you come down the front and as you come down, collect a worksheet and some pens from ______. Hi, everyone. It is good to see you today. I am going to need some helpers today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist