Sermons on Dont Give Up:

A Complete Package

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

A brief outline setting forth the completeness that the Christian has in Christ Jesus

A COMPLETE PACKAGE “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (in bodily form); and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority).” Colossians 2:9-10. I. THE RIGHT BEGINNING! “Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Truly, truly, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Depend Upon God During Wartime?

Contributed by Doug Warren on Apr 1, 2003

When Leaders seek God’s leadership, God will intervene despite insurmountable odds during wartime.

Intro: This passage can offer us encouragement during our anxiety over the outcomes of war. God shows what He can and will do...Let us look at the experience of King Hezekiah as the Assyrians invaded their land. I. The THREAT (V.1) A. Senaccherib was invading Judah. His army was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Continuity

Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001

The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Congregational

Longing For The Salvation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD I. (:1-3) THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD IS UNIVERSAL AND UNAVOIDABLE A. The Foolishness of Corruption 1. The Denial of the Fool -- "There is no God" 2. The Character of the Corrupt -- "They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Broken Spirit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

BIG IDEA: A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING INTRODUCTION: a penitential psalm I. (:1-4) A BROKEN SPIRIT CONFESSES SIN A. A Broken Spirit Appeals to the Grace of God (:1) God’s Grace is Rooted In: 1. His lovingkindness (:1) 2. His compassion (:2) B. A Broken Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Questions About Love

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 6, 2001

This sermon takes an investigative look at what true love is.

Introduction: What’s love got to do with it? a question by Tina Turner. How deep is your Love? a query by the Keith Sweat. “How much do I love thee let me count the ways” words proclaimed by a famous poet on her feelings for her husband. It seems like everyone is talking about love, but we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Preach Christ Alone, I Preach Christ Still

Contributed by Jennifer Verdin on Aug 21, 2001

Preaching Christ without compromise.

The ancient practices of voodoo run rampant in my part of the country. It has been suffocating at times to take a stand for the truth and not waver. I am seeing the effects of these beliefs destroy the youth and the children of our city. Preachers of old had never challenged the strongholds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Triumphal Entry With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 14 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian found in the Gospel of John. This final picture in this series is a picture of the maturing Christian’s triumphal entry into Heaven with Jesus. This picture is set in the future.

Picture # 14: Our Triumphal entry with Jesus (John 12:12-19; Revelation Chapters 19, 20, 21). We are forever to be with the Lord as we serve, worship, fellowship, and reign. Read First Thess. 4:14-18 Picture # 14 is set in the future. On Palm Sunday, Jesus made His grand entrance into the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Peace Over Our Worries

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Real peace is not the absence of troubles in life but the presence of God in our hearts.

INTRODUCTION Have peace and do not worry if you fear the Lord your God. Because you are God’s most … I. MOST BLESSED PEOPLE, 1-5 A. Ability (withstand crisis), 2 –-He gave us ability to withstand any trial at any level. He gave us His grace that is sufficient to our situation. The word says, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Understand how we are uniquely related to each other in the church.

The Church Cornwall September 25, 2005 In our first week together, as Grace Community Church, I spoke about who we are and what we want to be here as GCC. Then we focused on how God works with you personally, as we considered Zacchaeus and Jesus’ calling him by name. Last week, we looked at how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Same Confession

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

Paul outlines for us, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the things that we as Christians believe concerning the LORD Jesus Christ.

“THE SAME CONFESSION” 1 Timothy 3:16 1. The Mystery of Godliness beyond human APPREHENSION. (v. 16a) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness Ephesians 1:9; 3:4-6; 5:32; 6:19; Colossians 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:9; Titus 2:13; Acts 3:12; Deuteronomy 29:29 2. He was APPARENT in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Delights In His People

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message of encouragement that God delights in his people, though we are undeserving of His favor.

Ps 149 Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. 4 For the LORD takes delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Our Rose Colored Glasses Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

What do we have that is of “Great Worth” to us? I. “In this you greatly rejoice…” 1 Peter 1.6 A. Rejoice defined – verb, joy that springs up from the soul after careful thought B. The paradox of Christian Joy. C. Joy seen in the Bible: 1. It is a present joy 2. It is a joy from many sources 3. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

Where is the line in the Sand for a Minister? Where is the line in the sand for a Christian?

Battle of the Alamo 1836 over 2000 Mexican troops squared off with 189 Texans. Legend says that Col. William Barret Travis is said to have drew a line in the sand with his sword and urged those willing to stay and defend the fort to step across it. The Legend says that the injured Jim Bowie who was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist