Sermons on Doing Gods Will:

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 21, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date with the Lord.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote, “You’re over the hill when...” - You find yourself beginning to like accordion music. - You’re sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs. - Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life. - You’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Really Want From Us Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

God eliminates our guilt, wrath, distance from Him, and bondage to sin when we trust Christ; we need to take advantage of what He’s already given and do His wishes now.

Introduction: The Bible describes people who haven’t trusted Christ as Savior as- Guilty Awaiting wrath Distant from God In bondage to sin God answers these needs Himself in the gift of Christ’s life on the cross for us. Christ’s atonement for sin answers guilt by paying the price of guilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part - Time Love

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 27, 2001

A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO A GROWING PROBLEM WITH BELIEVERS OF ALL WALKS AND DENOMINATIONS.

PART - TIME LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 - 8 INTRODUCTION To understand the applicable text and it’s significance we must first clarify the correct nature of love and its definition. What is love? Love Is defined as: (A) An intense affectionate concern for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whenever You Come, Come To Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

It is important that when we come to the Lord, we come prepared to serve and to work.

Whenever You Come, Come To Work 3/21/99 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Matthew 20:1-16 Suppose you had hired Jim to come and work for you. During the interview, Jim, told you “I just can’t wait to get in there and work on the job.” Well the first day on the job, the first thing Jim did was to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Choice Is Yours!

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 24, 2001

Personal Freedom brings a serious responsibility to make the right decisions in life.

Introduction A. The Power to Choose is a wonderful privilege and freedom 1. From the Garden of Eden to the Plains of Moab, to the Cross of Calvary, choice has always been God’s way. 2. He did not create us to be mindless robots/machines under His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

We need to take up our cross and follow Jesus

Take Up Your Cross Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Story: Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:1-12 “We see what Abraham was willing to do for God” List of what God has done for me today/this week TAKE UP YOUR CROSS What God has done for us: We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Christians Disgree

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001

There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partial Obedience

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

In this message the believer will find out the results of partial obedience to the Lord.

"Partial Obedience" Text: 1 Samuel 15 Intro: -I believe why the majority of Christians fail in their walk with the Lord and end up defeated is because of their lack of total obedience or partial obedience to the Lord. -In other words failing to do what God told them to do and the way to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist