Sermons on Dress Modestly:

The New Testament Church; Its Baptism Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2003

The who, how, and why of Christian baptism.

The Church; Its Baptism I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: Alexander Campbell was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who immigrated into the United States in 1809. His father, Thomas, had come to the new world two years earlier. Thomas had settled in the area of Washington, Pa. And had begun The Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-6, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peculiar Or Wierd?

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

The irony of this is that the truly free non conformist should be the Christian. And he should be proud of his non conformity.

Peculiar or Weird? TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: 1. Remember how college students dressed during the hippie days of Haight Ashbury? 2. Suddenly after decades of short hair and no beards, the hair was long, greasy and the beards were scraggly and unkept, bell bottoms, tie died shirts, braless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demons Among Us

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

If demons are real what does that mean to us?

Demons in our midst Mark 5:1-17 (NIV) Run the story 1. Jesus was on his way across the Sea of Galilee and a storm came a. Jesus rebukes it and it stops 2. Then he land in the region of Gad-ar-re-nos a. A man possessed meets him at the shore. i. We don’t know why mark only record one man when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

First Things First

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Nov 6, 2005

Some form of the word “Seek” is used in the Bible over 150 times, therefore when we encounter a verse that clearly states we are to “seek first” something, that should clearly get our attention.

First Things First Introduction Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. The bible in different ways tells us what we need to seek for and what we should not seek. Examples – Leviticus 19:31 “‘Do not turn to mediums or seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Will Stand Before God's Judgment Throne

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2005

We Will Stand Before God’s Judgment Throne 1) Are you ready for what you’ll see? 2) Are you ready for what He’ll see?

The Internet is a handy tool, don’t you think? For example now, before you go on a trip, you can see whether or not that lodge described as “rustic” is a comfy place with oversized chairs and fireplace, or whether it’s nothing more than a bunkhouse that lacks indoor plumbing. You would want to know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Constructing Christian Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007

We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Want My Stuff

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

TAKING BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HAS EVER STOLEN FROM YOU

I WANT MY STUFF 7/1/07 Eph 6:11-14 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Our Community: How To Pray For Them Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Reaching out to new people demand that we pray for them first and foremost

During a recent church service in one of the “nicer” neighborhoods of Portland some visitors came to worship. They weren’t dressed like the rest of the folks. They had robes, neat but not spotless. The men wore beards and sandals and the women or headscarves. Their skin wasn’t milk white, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You're Setting On Your Heart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005

THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good-Bye!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 25, 2004

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs ou

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs our paths, God demands our labors and God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expanding Your Circle

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2004

The parable of "The Good Samaritan" teaches us that we should love despite the circumstances and despite our feelings.

Expanding Your Circle Based, in part, on a sermon by Mark Scott Scripture Ref: Luke 10:25-37 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. The text for today is one of the many parables Jesus used in His ministry. A parable is a story with a lesson in it, although the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Character Of Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 5th in a series on fruits of the SPirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Kindness and Goodness.

I. illustration: "Scott Currin" (NFI), Nov 02, came to Church with family, and introduced himself and said that he was moving to the community. About two weeks later he called and told of mothers death to DWI in Florida...trying to get back home, to Texas, his car broke down, and he needed $150 for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005

God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Locusts Have Eaten

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 7, 2005

This is a sermon for the beginning of a New Year based on the thesis that God is able to renew for each one of us the years "the locusts have eaten."

What the Locusts Have Eaten --Joel 2:18-27 (Verse 25, “I will repay you for the years the Locust have eaten— The great locust and the young Locust, The other locusts and the locust Swarm— My great army that I sent among You.”—NIV) They are destroyers and a delicacy. God sent them as the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Gender Roles In Worship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 5 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with gender roles in the church.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #5 “Gender Roles In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:8-12 In chapter one doctrine was the subject of consideration and his priority in chapter two is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist