Sermons on Do Not Dismiss Doctrine:

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Jul 18, 2003

The duty and privilege of all believers is to please God.

Pleasing God I am not sure when or how the idea got started, but somewhere along the line some of us have accepted the idea that serving God is primarily about denying ourselves of pleasure…..in order to follow rules. I believe that the Bible teaches that Christianity is not about following a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Obeying God... For The Most Part

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 31, 2003

Moses while obeying God received the chastening hand of God because like many of us he was obeying God - obeying for the most part.

¡§I¡¦M OBEYING GOD¡K FOR THE MOST PART!¡¨ Exodus 4:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Moses had been called by God to carry out the deliverance of God¡¦s people from the bondage of slavery in Egypt. Moses hearing God¡¦s call obediently follows the directions of God and sets out for Egypt with his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

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

One Life To Live

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 5, 2003

This message motivates us to realize that we only have one life to live and the consequences are eternal.

One Life to Live Brian A. Moon In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to McDonalds, Spends $6881 in vending machines, Eats 35,138 cookies and 1483 pounds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 17, 2003

Just as Amos envisioned that he could do more with his life, young people can do the same as they pursue God’s plan for their life.

 I. Trinity shirt: Dare to DREAM A. Joke: man dreamed of winning a pun contest - no pun in ten did B. Ice-cream diet C. Bill Lee-Warner, told of a “back-woodsy” sort of guy in the Bible who dared to dream, and was blessed by God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

Made To Be In God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 27, 2003

Part 3 - This series is looking into the purpose of life and how to live them out. This message deals with purpose #2 Made to be in God’s Family.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 3 (Made to be in God’s Family) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002

A clean heart is wrought by keeping the commandments of God and doing the things that please God. If a child disobeys his father, he displeases his father. The only way he can please his father is by obeying him. The same is true with God. If we are going

PLEASING GOD TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-6 “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Growth As A Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002

We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 6:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do They See Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the "Unpopular Series". This sermon identifies the perseverance of Joseph and how we should follow his example.

Sunday Morning, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#4] WHAT DO THEY SEE? Genesis 49:22-26 Introduction: 1. If you had to sum up your life in a couple of sentences, how would it sound? Does your life reflect a life that honors God or Satan? Does your life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002

This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose This Day Series

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on May 19, 2002

A message concerning what it means to be successful in the eyes of God

CHOOSE THIS DAY ______________________________________________________ S-ubject: Success C-entral Theme: What is Success O-bjective: Young people can have success in life by understanding three things that success is. R-ationale: I. Success is Fulfillment (your calling) II. Success is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Valuable In The Here And Now

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

A sermon about God uses all ages of people to accomplish his purposes.

The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. NIV Introduction: Grandma and Grandpa illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Proverbs wise truths of life from a father to his son Purpose Statement: It is important that we recognize the value of... I) Youth to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:29

Denomination: Baptist