Sermons on Do Not Conform:

Safe Guidelines For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 30, 2001

Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.

SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on May 8, 2001

Certain conditions that must be fulfilled by God’s people if they are to experience blessing

Joshua 2 Study 2 Chapter 1 – Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Introduction Last week as we began our studies of the book of Joshua we focused our thoughts particularly upon the way in which God for many years had been preparing Joshua for the work to which He was to call him, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditions Of Blessing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on May 13, 2001

Further conditions upon which God’s people may expect blessing (Part 2)

Studies in Joshua Study 3 Introduction Last Lord’s day evening we were looking at chapter 1 of the book of Joshua. This book which records for us how God’s people took possession of the land of Canaan, that glorious inheritance which God had promised to them, that blessing that he wanted them to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

We can preach til we’re blue in the face but words alone can only do so much.

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much Jer. 17:19-23 (The word “hear” literally means “to understand”) How many times have you offered advice, made a suggestion or recommendation, or even told of your own past experience, only to feel as if you have been ignored completely? There are instances where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way

Contributed by Joey Johnson on May 18, 2001

When we face the challenges of this life, there is but one way to handle them, fighting the tempation to handle them our way and in faith deciding to handle them God’s Way.

GOD’S WAY (2 Kings 5.1-14) (v.1) I. Naaman was a successful man, he had a lot going for him, but he also had a big problem( a burden in his life). “...commander of the army... a great and honorable man... by him the LORD gave ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's For You

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 8, 2002

Answer God’s call and you will be blessed.

It’s for You Several years ago, I read an article about the most ridiculous requests received by rangers in national parks. People have asked questions like, "What time do the bears come out?" But people who spend a lot of time outdoors, like hikers, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Open Door

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 10, 2002

The apostle Paul would call this “An Open Door.” He refers to this thought in his first letter to the Corinthians. Today, we will be equipped in how to know a new opportunity or an open door when we see it and how to make a proper decision.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I remember applying to graduate school back in 1994. I submitted all of the necessary papers and finally received my acceptance letter. I was so excited that June day as I read my letter of acceptance. That letter meant so much to me that I kept it. [Read a portion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

The Runaway Prophet Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002

God has a call on our lives. We need to stop running and obey that call.

Jonah 1 The Runaway Prophet Jonah was a prophet of the most-high God. It was his job to listen to the word of God and then communicate it to the people. It is by God’s word through Jonah that Jeroboam II extended the boundaries of Israel in 2 Kings 14:25. Much of what he would communicate would ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Two Fathers/Two Phases

Contributed by Jack Warford on Jun 14, 2002

We men and boys are Two Fathers going through Two Phases required by God’s Holy Word. We are either a father doing what God has instructed us to do, or we are a father-to-be learning by discipline how to someday be a father after God’s own heart.

This is the first Father’s Day I will have without my father. Let me say, that in heaven there is only one Father, and that is God himself, but my dad recently went there, and so while I am on this earth, I have two fathers in Heaven now. God gave him over 85 years on this earth, and he gave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, 1 Kings 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Sure Of God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002

What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare To Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: *other

Lord I Hear You Calling?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 13, 2002

People were called by God to His “Special Service”

Lord I Hear You Calling HHM Pastor Jim Parisi July 14, 2002 Have you ever been woken in the middle of the night feeling the Spirit of God so physically powerful in your presence that you just had to sit up and listen? You knew that there was no way you were going back to sleep for a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11, Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational