Sermons on Do Not Afraid:

Right Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 9, 2009

Contrasting life under the rigidity of Law to life of freedom under the sweet grace of God.

What Is “The Right Relationship With Jesus”? by Grant S. Sisson Yesterday was a long hard day for me. After the Board meeting yesterday morning, Ann and I went to White House, TX to visit my dad, who, as you know, is suffering with terminal cancer. The Hospice people had arranged all this in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

The Fight Of Your Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the spiritual battle that we all face.

THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 1:8 10 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming Clean For Christ

Contributed by Robert Drake on Feb 21, 2009

If the LMPD received orders from the Supreme Court to arrest all Christians, would they find enough evidence to convict you of being a Christian?

Coming Clean for Christ - 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 If the LMPD received orders from the Supreme Court to arrest all Christians, would they find enough evidence to convict you of being a Christian? There’s an old Gospel song by Grammy Award Winner Larnell Harris that asks the question, “Would they find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not That Complicated!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

En La Lucha Libre Series

Contributed by Justin Colon on May 29, 2008

To become a blessing we need to stop wrestling with God and surrender to his will. Para ser una bendicion necesitamos dejar de luchar contra Dios y rendirnos ante su voluntad.

Propósito: Que la congregación se rinda y se someta ante la voluntad de Dios para sus vidas. Tema: Nosotros luchamos con Dios cuando no nos sometemos a su voluntad. Introducción En la Lucha Libre… Carlitos Colón, El Invader, Chicky Star, Savio Vega…Stone Cold Steve Austin…¿Qué tienen en común ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caleb Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008

What character of the Bible best describes us? Are we claiming the mountain that God has for us?

Caleb – 11th May 2008 am Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb was a man who finished well. It is a great thing to finish well. Paul tells of his fear of finishing up his life as a wicked old man on one of God’s rubbish dumps, of being a “Castaway” (1 Corinthians 9:27) Many people have started well but have not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 8, 2008

This is a message that shows the importance of presenting ourselves unto the Lord as a living sacrifice.

A LIVING SACRIFICE TEXT: Romans 12:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The first eleven chapters give strong reasons as to why we should present our bodies as a living sacrifice unto God. The first eleven chapters deal with the doctrinal portion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Call On The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010

Calling on the name of the Lord requires more than just speaking the name of Jesus.

In order to attract unbelievers, a number of churches around the country have incorporated secular music into their worship services. Among their favorite tunes is the James Taylor classic “You’ve Got a Friend” which includes these lyrics: When your down and troubled And you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Storm, Sleep, And Sacrifice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

New Year's Day 1989: Jonah, running from his responsibility, fell asleep. It might have been the sleep of a rationalized conscience; or depression. But a greater than Jonah is here, Christ, who can heal both conscience and soul.

It's not easy to stay out of the storms, no matter what escape you plan. It's just not easy to keep from getting rained on and buffeted around when the storm is coming, no matter what means you use to take shelter. This week, on the afternoon of the sudden squall, I had gone home to attend to my ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

El Profeta Y La Plomada

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 24, 2009

Dios quiere avisar a su pueblo del juicio que va a mandar.

AMOS I. El Varón de Dios Su nombre signifíca "cargador" o "aquel que lleva las cargas" Gá. 6:2 Sobrellevad los unos las cargas de los otros y de esta manera cumpliréis la ley de Cristo. Amos 7:14 Respondió Amós y dijo a Amasías: --Yo no soy profeta ni hijo de profeta; soy ganadero y cultivador ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009

Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let It Loose

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 19, 2009

We can release the power of God into our lives.

Let It Loose Exodus 4:2-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

How Our Problems Can Effect Our Witness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Sharing our witness is hard times

The University of Success, ..a discussion of the universal qualities of successful people. I was struck with the statement that ‘all successful people have a clear purpose in life’. They have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning—and that driving purpose keeps them on track and makes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Men As Witnesses Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009

Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the place where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

“Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist