Sermons on Divine Grace:

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Fool

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

Some people are fools according to God’s Word.

LUKE 12:16-21 “THE LIFE OF A FOOL” A) Some people are fools ... There is no doubt at all in my mind! * I’m certain that I have met a few! * However, I don’t go around calling everybody I meet a fool! * I don’t know enough about them! * The only person I know who has the knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons Modeling Biblical Leadership

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 18, 2005

A challenge for effective deacon leadership

God’s Glorious Church Deacons: Modeling Biblical Leadership 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 17, 2005 Introduction “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Instructions For Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 2, 2005

When do we run and when do we stand firm and fight, Paul offers some insight to Timothy.

If you had to write to a young pastor giving him instructions for pastoring his church and for keeping his spiritual life intact what would you say to him? What spiritual and theological truths would you try to impart in order that he would be able to do his job effectively. Would your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting A (Prayer) Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005

Part 5 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines prayer not as a discrete moment of communication with God, but as stemming from a lifestyle of awareness of His presence and access to His power.

Getting a (Prayer) Life Learning to Pray, prt. 5 Feb. 17, 2005 Ever tried to start a new habit? What kinds of habits do we often begin and then find we can’t keep at it? (solicit responses) Let me give you my top seven habits I begin again and again and again but never seem to stick with, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Heroes Without Borders Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 3

HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Advantage Of Disadvantage

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

It is incredible how that God can take a seeming disadvantage and turn it into an advantage for His glory.

Philippians 1:12-14 -- “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;” “So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;” “And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Four Seals Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

First four seals

As we have already seen in this study on Revelation the resounding message of which is God is in control despite the fact that there are such cataclysmic things going on around everywhere. These seals (seven in number) can be directly related to the Olivet Discourse given by Jesus Himself. As we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fool's Gold

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 3, 2004

the value of knowing God can be compared to finding resl gold

THE FOOL’S GOLD There is this common saying that all that glitters is not gold. There are many metals and stones that glitter but they are not all gold. Gold is precious to man and that explains why many people all over the world are seeking it. In searching for gold therefore ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Still King Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 19, 2004

This expository sermon was preached on Christ the King Sunday

Title: christ is Still King Text: Colossians 1:15-21 P.S.: We all need to answer the question, ‘Is Christ prominent in my life or is He pre-eminent? He just doesn’t want a place in my life, He demands first place. Introduction: Here are some trivia questions to live your life on: • workers were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 8 Labors Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 30, 2004

Just like Hercules, the Apostle Paul was given a commission by his King to labor for the people and to serve Him. Verse 25 tells us that God commissioned Paul to serve Him and to labor for the Gospel. These labors of Paul were not for fame or fortune, b

THE 8 LABORS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL COLOSSIANS 1:24-2:5 INTRODUCTION... (http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/labors.html) There is a famous story that you perhaps read in high school or college about the Greek hero Hercules. The goddess Hera, determined to make trouble for Hercules, made him lose ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Dreams Over You

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 30, 2004

To give an understanding of God’s dream over lives.

God Dreams Over You Thankfulness to those who gave to send a student to YC -Exciting time in the lives of many of our students -Exciting time for me (3 years I’ve seen teens saved, filled) -I was able to witness the moment that 4 of our young people went forward and with tears in their eyes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal