Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

Damaged Goods Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 12-15

Text: Jude 12-15, Title: Damaged Goods, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/17/06, AM A. Opening illustration: I hope that there are no postal employees here this morning. As you may guess, living 1300 miles away from family with little children, we send and receive a lot of packages in the mail. And there for a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Snake In The Garden Again

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Just as he had spoiled the perfection of Eden, Satan attempted to disrupt the community of the early church through the Ananias & Sapphira incident.

Turn with me again this morning to the Book of Acts. We’ve been talking about the Church, and last Sunday morning we were looking at the amazing life of the early church in it’s first days as it’s described in Acts 2 and 4. This morning I want to continue on where we left off, reading from the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

Everyone needs an attitude adjustment now and then. Here’s some ways to get your attitude aligned!

YOUR ATTITUDE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE (PHIL. 4:4-8) What is attitude? Attitude is the EYE of your soul! Your attitude determines how you view life. If your attitude is negative, you will see life positively. If your attitude is positive, you will see life positively. If you have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Gracious Anger

Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Jul 24, 2004

God hates evil and has every right to be angry with our sin, this sermon shows what God wants to do rather than punish that sin.

“God’s Gracious Anger” Romans 1:18-32 Introduction Can you imagine what it would be like for the Apostle Paul to go on one of those daytime smut talk shows? Most of you have seen the topics they have shows on. I have heard them advertise a show titled My step dad slept with my sister. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Service: The Great Difference Maker

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005

All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wijd

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

Better than What would Jesus Do is What IS Jesus Doing.

WIJD Youth Weekend- Vendee October 2, 2004 We are familiar with the wristbands, worn by some of us, even, that have the initials WWJD on them. Means what? I was thinking about that, a few days ago, and it occurred to me that that is rather academic. It seemed to me that that does not accurately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Big Deal About Purity In The Church? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

we come to this passage where Paul has to deal with questions arising from an outrageous sin in the midst of the church. Paul directs his response to how the church should deal with the sin itself, and how the church should deal with sin in its midst

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT PURITY IN THE CHURCH? 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Whenever I think of the value of the church, one verse comes to mind. Now it may not be the verse that comes to mind when you think about the church, but it is the verse that comes to mind when I think about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Time And A Place For Solitude & Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus had a perfect relationship with his heavenly father. We can learn lessons from Peter and we can encourage each other to have a time and a place (like Jesus) for quiet prayer & solitude, with God.

Verse 32, “…when they climbed into the boat the wind died down.” In other words with Jesus on board there was peace and calm. When Jesus and Peter climbed on board, and when the wind died down, the disciples must have been reminded of that previous occasion when Jesus calmed a storm (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Been With Jesus Lately? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 19th Sermon--Being w/ Jesus will change…Your Love, Your Loyalty, and Your Life!

Been With Jesus Lately? Acts 4:13-22 Sanhedrin/the supreme court of Jews in those days…but they were unspeakably corrupt…had passed on their offices thru the family regardless of qualifications…were money-hungry/power-hungry. These also are the ones who had Jesus crucified…and now the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Stewardship?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

Stewardship is the way we express our love for God.

TALKING POINTS: 1. We are nearing the end of our series Bible Jeopardy: You Know The Answer, What Is The Question? (Overhead 1) As both a brief summary and a set up for introducing today’s topic, here are the questions that we have asked. (Overhead 2) All of these are a part of our topic for today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Church Of God

I Looked For A Man

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

"What's It To You?"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Apr 28, 2003

YOU doing what YOU are supposed to do...

“What’s it to you?” John 21:18-23 We looked recently at the scripture just before the text we are in today where Peter had jumped out of the boat and swam ahead of everyone… and it Peter found complete forgiveness. He jumped from the boat out a need to be forgiven – but I can also tell you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For God

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 22, 2003

standing for God

Standing For God Text: Daniel 3:17-18 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto the, O king, that we will not serve thy god’s nor worship the golden image, which thou ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Or Obedience? Series

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 2, 2005

This is a sermon designed to preach to a group of pastors.

Excellence or Obedience? Sermon by: Charlie Newman Introduction What in your life would you define as excellent? Do you enjoy excellent food? Do you have an excellent family, maybe even a few excellent friends or a church that excels in fellowship? I’m looking forward tonight to an excellent meal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:9-23

Denomination: Methodist

It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Salvation, sanctification, and service are all a matter of the heart

IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:23 Introduction: The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life. Joe Stowell in Fan The Flame says that “The Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist