Sermons on Do Not Be Dismayed:

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001

Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Now is the time to step up and hear God's voice calling us to surrender our lives to His service.

Do You Know What Time It Is? Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 The next three weeks are a crucial time for us as individuals and for us as a church. I believe that one of the greatest hindrances to the building of the Body of Christ in our country today is the lack of passion on behalf of men and women for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look What God Is Doing!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

"LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its A Long Hard Road

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

The road may be long and hard, but Jesus is good to see us through.

IT'S A LONG HARD ROAD. Acts 9:9-19 There is a very real and dangerous misconception which has been circulating for some time among church folk. I don't know when, or how, it all began but it's present toll upon the individual lives of the followers of Jesus is mounting. The deadly idea which has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youth Minister's Message For The Ages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example to all the believers." There is something powerful in a godly example that silences all critics.

Illustration: During the seven years I worked as a Youth Pastor in southern California the Lord showed me the importance of abiding by the truth in I Timothy 4:12. Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Builder

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Workmanship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2005

An encouraging, uplifting sermon lifting up acongregation who may have found the going a bit tough;

Feel the excitement? Express excitement. He is hear King of kings and Lord of Lords Read Jerimiah 18:1-6 Read verse 6 again He is working on us – we are His workmanship. ACTIVITY: “Neighbor are you aware that you are Gods workmanship?” Our lives = Gods workmanship. As much as I enjoy ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Best If Used By

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005

Be used of God before it is too late.

Best If Used By Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Two many people are like ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9

Denomination: Holiness

Nysync Or In Sync?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 19, 2005

Are you "In Sync" with God?

I. Perhaps you can finish these modern day titles, ad slogans, or games:   -Ad slogan: "Plop. plop. fizz, fiz ____________ (oh what a relief it is)  -An NSYNC song: "I want you ______" (back) (over 10,000,000 sold) -A game: Super ______ (Ninetendo) -An NSYNC song, "God must have spent a little more ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What's The Time Mr Wolf?

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 4, 2005

Time is short, let’s use it wisely.

WHAT’S THE TIME MR WOLF? John 7:1~39 1. INTRODUCTION Do you have a mission statement? It is a popular concept in both the private and public sector to have a short statement outlining the goal of the organisation. My personal goal is to be bold, not to miss an opportunity and not to fall. My ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-39

What God Wants

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 28, 2005

God’s will is not nearly the mystery we sometimes make it. God wants the lost saved, Christian to live godly lives, and for believers to pray. All three are inter-related.

What God Wants 1 Timothy 2:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A guy was on a diet. His biggest temptation was donuts. As he drove down the street in front of his favorite donut shop, he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conscience Olympics

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Relying on the discipline of God.

ADVANCE The resolution we are looking at today is relying on the discipline of God. Prov 3:11-12 Discipline vs Disciple The word discipline derives from the word disciple. Now when I say to you we need to be a disciple of Jesus we all go ok that’s not so bad, but when I say to you we need not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Why

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM?

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM? JEREMIAH 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational