Sermons on Disciplines General:

Footwashing - Example Or Ritual?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000

Footwashing was an EXAMPLE for believers to follow, not a ritual to observe like the Lord’s Table!

FOOT WASHING - EXAMPLE OR RITUAL? (John 13:3-17) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/footwash.html] The Bible does NOT command New Testament believers to observe foot washing as a Church ritual. 1. The washing of the apostles’ feet by ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Stop, Thief! Take It All!

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000

We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Methodist

Cares Of This World

Contributed by Eugene Sowers on Dec 4, 2000

We sometimes let the cares of this world distract us from the spiritual battle.

John 13:33-37 Intro: As believers, the cares of this world should be left in this world, not carried around with us. When I talk about cares of this world I am not talking about the caring for the salvation of others. I am talking about the troubles of this world that cause pain, affliction, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-37

Denomination: *other

The Hour Of Power

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 10, 2000

Each hour in the parable of the householder has a particular significance in your Christian experience.

The day in Jewish times was divided into two twelve hour periods. 6:00AM-6:00PM(day) and 6:00PM-6:00AM(night). We can see the hours of the day in this parable as milestones in the Christian’s experience. 1.First Hour-The Hour of Resurrection Power(Mk. 16:2) A. Death of the flesh-alive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Detours Off The Straight And Narrow

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

Isaiah warns us of several pitfalls into which the people of Judah fell and into which we can fall! Let’s look at some of these pitfalls, and then look at the way to come out of them. So let’s look at the negative, and then the positive.

Detours off the Straight and Narrow Isaiah 29-30 Intro 1. Life has many problems... 2. Some people seem to attract trouble 3. All of us, though, fight a constant battle, continuing to grow in the Lord.... It is easy to get stagnant. 4. There is no once and for all fix, outside of death... 5. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adventurous Living

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Life is an adventure and we can learn how to make the most of it through Christ.

Turn to Joshua 3, I want to talk to you about adventurous living, having an adventurous life. Joshua 3: Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look At Me

Contributed by Steve Wright on Dec 15, 2000

When you really look at God it will cause you to really look at yourself.

Look at me Isaiah 6:1-7 Visit www.hotdogchurch.com Illustration: I was playing with Madison and Noah outside the other day on the swing set. Madison was climbing the rope ladder and I was watching Noah a little closer. Noah had my full attention while Madison only had half my attention. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of A Backsliden State

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

What are the signs of a Christian who is not moving forward in Christ?

Our Christian experience is one was walking with the Savior, moving out in the direction which he leads and experiencing what He desires us to experience in our lives. Not all Christians experience this. They fall into a state we call "backsliden". Jesus doesn’t walk backwards, His is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solo El Poder De Dios

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 18, 2003

A. Un caballero que Miraba en su TV la lucha libre, vio un en el público un letrero que decía Jn.3:7. 1. Este verso debe estar escrito en todos los lugares que visitamos. a) El espejo del baño b) La puerta de la casa c) La puerta del baño d) La puert

I. Introducción A. Un caballero que Miraba en su TV la lucha libre, vio un en el público un letrero que decía Jn.3:7. 1. Este verso debe estar escrito en todos los lugares que visitamos. a) El espejo del baño b) La puerta de la casa c) La puerta del baño d) La puerta del mercado 2. Debe estar ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When I Give Up That One Thing

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001

Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Lessons Learned On Life's Rocks Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Mar 12, 2001

What was Israel to do at a place where there was no water?

LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S ROCKS Exodus 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: This morning Moses and the Israelites have come to a place where there was no water. The waters of Marah may have been bitter but what could be worse than NO water? What were they to do? I. THERE ARE THINGS THAT ALL THE ISRAELITES HAD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Boundary Series

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 16, 2001

God wants you to prosper; but you must set the boundary.

Setting the Boundary By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 There are those today whose lives are vicious cycles of ups and downs. When a blessing comes, it doesn’t last long. You almost feel as if no matter what you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want Eternal Life?

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

Jude teaches how to prepare for heaven.

DO YOU WANT ETERNAL LIFE? TEXT:JUDE 20-21 If you want heaven, then you must prepare for it. Jude tells us how: I. CONSTRUCT - BUILD UP YOUR FAITH A. What to build - not on your strength, your successes, your accomplishment B. Build on the foundation of your faith - Jesus C. It must be a holy ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil That Hides The Glory

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible