Sermons on Dr Bishara:

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Michael Allen on Oct 18, 2000

My brothers and sisters in a world where men and women have left their love for God,the things of God, and the people of God.

My brothers and sisters in a world where men and women have left their love for God,the things of God, and the people of God. In a world where the love of many have waxed cold. In a world where men haave become egotistic, self centered and selfish. In a world grown socold until even our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, John 3:1

How Prayer Moves Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you really want to have a powerful influence in the life of your leaders, learn how to fervently pray for them.

How Prayer Moves Leaders (Acts 18:12-17) Illustration:Eleven leaders of conservative renewal movements, representing eight groups from within six Protestant denominations, pooled common concerns at a third annual meeting. Conference convener Matthew J. Welde, of Presbyterians United for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning Truth

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Four ingredients on the discernment of truth.

INTRODUCTION. A. The obvious fact is that people disagree. B. Teachings ranging from minor doctrinal error to downright apostate; from the harmless mistake to the doctrine of devils. C. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. HOW TO ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 10, 2004

This is the second in a letter study of Ephesians. This sermon looks at what happens when our eyes are enlightened to the things of God.

That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened Eph 1:15-23 All the world is looking for enlightenment. The Buddhists and Hindu’s meditate seeking to find in themselves the enlightenment that will bring them to salvation. The new age gurus chant and meditate and seek to find enlightenment in the same eastern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Do You Love The Harvest? Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

An examination into the Christians attitude toward evangelism

“Do You Love The Harvest?” Mt. 9:35-38 Introduction · In the book, “Every Believer, A Minister,” Dr. Rex D. Edwards graphically paints the pathetic picture of far too many Christians today. o “We sing the words of the hymn ‘Onward Christian Soldier,’ and wait to be drafted into His service. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Come Into The Ark Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003

This sermon is the first in a series of messages on the Great Invitations of the Bible, and deals with God’s invitation to be saved from the wrath of God in judgement.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Genesis 7:1-7 Title: Come Into the Ark (Message 1 in Bible Invitation Series) Date: January 12, 2003 Introduction: This morning I am beginning a series of message that will last about 12 weeks on the subject of Bible Invitations. The only way that a person can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-7, Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, John 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Appearance: Seeing Jesus On The Emmaus Road (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

Series: Resurrection Appearance

WHY WE DON’T SEE THE LORD: LUKE 24:13-35 "Jesus himself began walking with them, but they were blinded and could not recognize Him" (Luke 24:15-16 ELT). Busy on our journey. "Two of them went that same day (Sunday) to a village called Emmaus" (24:13). Concerned about home. "They drew nigh unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As God Intended It Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Soldiers Shoes Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003

The forth message in a series on The Whole Armour of God.

THE SOLDIER’S SHOES Eph. 6: 10-20 Number 4 in series Intro. The Negro Spiritual says, "All God’s Children got shoes." The question is, what kind of shoes? Some Christians walk about in hob - nailed boots---- they make their presence felt, because they enjoy creating pain for those upon ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Ordinary Building

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unsung Hero

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 3, 2005

Lessons drawn from the story of Ananias of Damascus

An Unsung Hero Acts 9:10-19 INTRO.: The story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus includes the name of an unsung hero of the faith. Saul’s encounter on the Damascus Rd. with the Lord is recorded in verses 1-9. Following three days of blindness on his part, we are introduced to Ananias, a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformers

Contributed by Rob Brown on Feb 17, 2005

transforming culture

TRANSFORMERS “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” Tonight’s chat is going to be interactive. We are going to look at transformation. Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Q: If you could change something about your spiritual life, what would it be? Charades: 1. Caterpillar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courting Sin Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist