Sermons on Doer Of The Work:

Lust Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Aug 22, 2006

I look at the power, lure and dangers of lust from the story of David and Bathsheba.

Intro I need you to think way back to July 23rd we began a series, do you remember what it was? We began a series looking at the seven deadly sins. Allow me to do just a little bit of review for you. The Seven Deadly Sins are not found listed in the Bible, but they are a list of sinful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless My Mess

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Aug 26, 2006

A Message of Hope from the Life of Joseph taken from Genesis 37 - 39

God Bless My Mess! Genesis 39 TEXT: Genesis 39 1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consistent And Committed

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One Minute After You Die.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

Second in series on Eternity. Eternity is forever and it begins one second after you die.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 2 “One Minute After You Die.” Luke 16:19-31 When I began this series I had no idea how personal it was going to become. I really had a difficult time deciding whether or not I could preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God?

Contributed by Cameron Smith on Jun 3, 2006

Falling away? Sympathy with the high priest? What confidence and relevance does this section of Hebrews have for us today?

Hebrews 4:14 - 6:20 1. Sympathetic roles A few years ago I went to TAFE to study a Certificate in Social Welfare. It was a night time course and on the first night there, we had about 40 people huddled into this over-crowded classroom. And the teacher up the front asked us all a question: Why ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Father's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006

This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

Loving others means that we care about their eternal destiny and their relationship with the Lord

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “THE INVITATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. There once was a fellow that was deeply moved by the preacher’s sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Believe

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 3, 2006

God will take care of our needs as we put our faith into action.

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-43 Message: “Just Believe” Text: As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe” (Mark 5:36). Introduction: Have you ever been in a position when you were afraid and felt that all was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian Church

What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Women Shaped By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 14, 2007

Mother’s Day Message using the examples of two Old Testament and two New Testament women shaped by God.

Women Shaped by God Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Max Lucado in his book, Next Door Savior, says that Moms are a breed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Obvious Diseases Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

The first disease that we see the church must deal with is “Cancer” and the first aspect of this cancer we must understand is its propensity for “Unhealthy Multiplication.”

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 1.Unhealthy Multiplication (too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Greatest Love

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 30, 2007

On this Memorial Day weekend, let us remember that more than one million men and women have died defending our liberty. Most of all let us remember the One who sacrificed His life for our eternal freedom.

Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 27, 2007 *Memorial Day Video Clip: (“...under God” from HE IS FAITHFUL Films) -“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” *On this Memorial Day weekend, as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 4, 2007

A sermon that begins a series on the character of God This sermon focuses on god’s sovereignty using a passage from joshua chapter 7 and a Demos Shakarian illustration.

The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to begin this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed