Sermons on Do Not Sin:

Be A Team Player

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jun 30, 2001

The church must practice good teamwork in order to be successful.

Are you a team player? In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Will Accomplish His Purposes For Me Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING

TITLE: THE LORD WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES FOR ME (MY LIFE WILL NOT BE AN UNFINISHED BOOK) BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING INTRODUCTION: Important to understand 2 Samuel 7 = God’s Word of Promise to David about the kingdom of David that would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 9

FAITH TRIUMPHANT Matthew 9 v. 18 - 38 we read in Romans "The just shall live by faith" in the following passage we see:- 1. Faith triumphant over death v. 18 - 26 with Jairus daughter Note:- (a) The tragedy of death "my daughter is even now dead" or has just died "the last enemy to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-38

Denomination: Holiness

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 20, 2001

This is a brief Thanksgiving Devotional

Count Your Blessings November 18, 2001 Luke 17:11-19 County Home Devotional Introduction If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Check Out The Book

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Ingredients for everyday living.

INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR ME IS TO TRAVEL TO UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY WITHOUT A ROAD MAP. THROUGH THE YEARS, THE LORD HAS BLESSED ME TO TRAVEL THIS WORLD EXTENSIVELY, SOME BY PLANE BUT MOSTLY BY AUTOMOBILE. A LOT OF THE PLACES THAT I HAVE TRAVELED, I HAD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Victory On A Snowy Day

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 14, 2001

Winning against unfavorable circumstances

VICTORY ON A SNOWY DAY II Samuel 23:20 He went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow. His name was Benaiah. He was ranked among David’s mighty men; among the warriors. This man was not a fair weather hero. I was reading about the mighty men in the 23rd chapter of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Names

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

Exploring the joy of our new name.

Love Names Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. KJV Every couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Such Thing As Luck

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reliance On God

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 16, 2002

Can Christians really rely on God? What does the Bible say?

"RELIANCE ON GOD" Text: (2 Chronicles 16:8) SERMON CHARACTERS & STORY LINE Asa = King of Judah / Baasha = King of Israel Benhadad = King of Syria "Instead of reliance on God to defeat Baasha and his army, King Asa made a deal with Benhadad the King of Syria to help defeat Judah. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Making Sure The Lord Is Around For Another Generation

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001

Parents’ responsibility in passing the teaching about God on to their children.

Introduction: When God moves in a powerful and mighty way in your midst, that moment can feel like it will never go away. Perhaps you witness a loved one healed or watch the Lord miraculously take care of a financial need. But the Scriptures warn us that even the greatest miracles and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Everyone Knows About Satan (But That The Bible Says Are False)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2001

Exploration of three common myths about the Devil.

Introduction: There is a petition that every now and again comes into my hands. It states that Christians need to act quickly because a request is before the FCC from Madalyn Murray O’Hair and some atheist organizations that proposes to ban all religious broadcasting in America. "Act ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Go Again

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

A call to Mission Work.

Here we Go Again! Eight years ago, God called one of my best friends to go to the Mission Field. I was mad at God for calling him and mad at Eddie for listening. Eddie Pastored a large, influential church about 100 miles away from where I served. He was my pastor. When I had a problem, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use Ordinary People

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

By most traditional standards she was a prude.

By most traditional standards she was a prude. She was a conservative fundamentalist. Those are not very popular today. She championed family values. She opposed abortion and was not afraid to voice her opposition. "Yet for from being lampooned by the secular media she was hailed in life and death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11