Sermons on Discipline To Produce Fruit:

How To Keep From Sinning

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003

John shares with us the promise of forgiveness....but also shares the desire that "we sin not".

How To Keep From Sinning 1 John 2:1-2 “If” does not give us permission.....it literally means “provided” or on the condition that we sin.....we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous ! John rebuked those who claimed they had no sin.....and offered the promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Wandering In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 22, 2003

Christians are promised something better. We too, just like Israel, plan to enter a promised land. We to can become complacent in our lives, we can get caught up in sin and have hard hearts. If we allow this to happen then we will be left Wandering in

Wandering in the Wilderness Hebrews 3:1–19 INTRODUCTION There is an old saying, "Those who fail to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it." Perhaps this is why the Hebrew writer takes the time to give his readers a history lesson which at the time was more than 1,000 years old and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perils Of Paran

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

The Christian life is fraught with dangers illustrated by Israel’s experience in Paran.

What Paran was supposed to be for the Children of Israel. 1. A Place to Catch a New Vision of God’s Promise for Them. They had seen it from far but now they could view it up close. 2. A Place to Taste of Sample of What God Had in Store for them. Not only look but actually taste and see that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Removing Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2003

Three eternal principles found in Paul’s admonition to the Christians at Corinth which are much needed in the church today. Looking past the specific concern we can see some eternal principles that Paul uses in dealing with the problem of eating food sac

Removing Stumbling Blocks 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 INTRODUCTION Paul wrote to the young evangelist Timothy, “All scripture is God–breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making It To The Future

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jun 26, 2004

How is the church going to make it until the rapture

Making It To The Future (Jude 17-25) 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19 These be they who separate ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Or King?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Walk Of The Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Authory Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 2, 2004

Continuing in our series on understanding the authority of a believer

Last week we began to look at the authority of believers Paul spoke of in the book of Ephesians. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have untapped potential, untapped because most Christians are not aware of what they possess and they go through life limping along as a result. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Declaration Of Independence!

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Jul 4, 2004

It does no good to fill the ranks of the army of God with soldiers whose ever shifting loyalty is to the ones who makes them feel the most comfortable.

Your Declaration of Independence! July 4, 2004 Matt. 21:33-46 “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Liberty

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 4, 2004

Three timely examples of how Christian misuse and even abuse their freedoms in Christ

“The Problem With Liberty” Gal. 5:13-15 Introduction · Introduction: Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied: “ I’m active in Scouts with my daughters, and my husband and I both coach teams for our kids. I feel if we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Into Revelation--A Church Awakening Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 7, 2004

The churches at Thyatira and Sardis awakening us to the effects of compromise in our Christian lives and the results of just "going through the motions" in our worship.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church July 11, 2004 “Revelation--A Church Awakening” Rev. 2:18-29 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about church growth and church renewal these days. Two of the seven churches that John wrote to needed to make some adjustments in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004

Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

“No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping For Christ

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

I wonder how many Christians would have stayed and witnessed the miracle of the resurrection of Eutychus or how many would have been in the place of Eutychus?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year - Fresh Start

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 10, 2002

The Roman god Janus - a man with two faces - has given the first month of the year the name of January, from whom we can learn much - see picture

JANUS A few days ago we entered a New Year. Who can tell me the name of the month that starts the year? January. Do you know how it got its name? It comes from the Roman god, Janus. Look at his picture. Isn’t it strange - he’s got two faces! He’s looking both forward and backwards - at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002

The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

(Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist