Sermons on Do It Again:

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Trusting God means both letting go and listening, and it means getting busy and going in the direction He leads

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Joshua 2 Intro: There is an old Persian proverb, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your camel.” It acknowledges the tension we often come up against when we talk about trust – what is God’s part and what is our part? When does trust mean that we do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Grace

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008

There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Prevented You From Obeying The Truth? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2007

We must take responsibility for our failure to obey the truth. Two personality factors that contribute to disobedience are self-indulgence and competitiveness. Final message in revival at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA

I’ve lived in the Washington area long enough now that I know the lingo. I understand what you do when you get caught doing something you are not supposed to do. I’ve discovered that if you cannot get away with a “no comment” and you don’t have a lawyer to send people to, you stand up and you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

Vision

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

The Word of God makes it clear that when we as His people do not get a fresh vision from Him it is because we do not seek Him in what He wants to do through us.

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Without vision the people perish.” - Vision according to John Maxwell is - Awareness- the ability to see - Attitude- the faith to believe - Action- the courage to do - George Barna says “vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Isaiah 30:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Into The Land Of Great Miracles

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Feb 2, 2003

As Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, we see the three landmarks that we pass on the way ot the Land of Big Dreams and Great Miracles.

Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your Election A Sure Thing

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2000

The Scripture tells us how to make our election in Christ a sure thing.

MAKING YOUR ELECTION A SURE THING II Pet. 1:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Two political candidates were having a hot debate. Finally one of them jumped up and yelled at the other, “What about the powerful interests that control you?” The other guy screamed back, “YOU LEAVE MY WIFE OUT OF THIS.” What’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 1 in series Slowing Down. In this first message in the Slowing Down series, Dave explains that most people struggle to follow Jesus the Way because of the way they try to follow Jesus.

The Jesus Way Slowing Down, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 11, 2008 Years ago my wife Christy, and Greg McLaughlin, took a van full of teenagers to Arizona to work on an Indian reservation for a week. After a couple dozen hours of driving, they passed through The Painted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2002

Certain things either help or hinder our spiritual journey through life.

The Journey of Life Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2001

We must have a Biblical focus, an inward focus, and an outward focus in order to defeat that terrorist, the devil.

AT WAR Jude 17-23 INTRO.- ILL.- A man and his preacher were out on the golf course. He said to his preacher, "How do you let off steam with when you miss a shot and your ball goes into a sand trap?" His preacher replied, "I just the repeat the names of some of my church members with great ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heating Up The Holiday Season

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2001

There are things we can do to heat up or spruce up our Christmas holiday season.

HEATING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON INTRO.- Lights, camera, action. These words could well characterize this time of the year. It’s a time for bright lights, cameras (picture-taking), and action. Lots of action. Lots of coming and going. What’s your favorite thing to do this time of the year? DO YOU ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God's Will For My Life? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2002

Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s will o

What is God’s Will for My Life? - Part 1 Thesis: Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001

A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Exodus 21:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

We want to look again at the kinds of hands we have. There are all kinds of hands, cold hands, tired hands, full hands, hurting hands, helping hands, holy hands, etc..

God gave us two hands because God has a lot for us to do for Him. The shame of many today is that they will use their hands to provide for themselves, but will not use them to provide for the work of the Lord. Illus: Our hands are very valuable to us, but some hands are more valuable than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist