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Called Back To God Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 15, 2001

In love God calls people back to Himself.

“Called Back to God” Hosea 1:1 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 7, 2001 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. After the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Treasures Of The Snow

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 1, 2004

Job speaks of "treasures of the snow". This sermon deals with some of those treasures.

Treasures Of The Snow Job 38:22 “Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow ?.......” Snow Sayings..... Name of Snow Couple....Willy Melt & Betty Will Snow kids are a chip off the old block. A Snowman is a perfect man....well-rounded, and with his own broom. How are snowmen and real men ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:22

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Focused On Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Plugged In"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003

To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. When something is unplugged, it doesn’t work. It doesn’t do what it is intended to do.

"Plugged In” - John 15:5 - "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing" To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. I know, I know what about batteries you swiftly say back??? They ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Letters From Prison" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

“Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Name Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 30, 2002

The Name above all names should be in our hearts and on our lips. Hebrews 1:1-2:4 clearly proclaims the powerful message of who Jesus is and how we must heed and hold on to Him.

The Name Hebrews 1:1-2:4 I heard about a man who as he traveled he began to visit churches. He was traveling in the North East and out West and in the foyer of every church he visited he noticed a golden phone with a sign above it that said, “Talk with God, $10,000.” Finally, he came to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was Made To Be Up There

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 31, 2002

Made For The High Places

“Made For The High Places’ Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction : A Danish philosopher gave a powerful lesson in a story concerning wild geese. He tells us that the geese came and went with the seasons as their ancestors had done for centuries. One day some of the geese, on their annual trip, landed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Decline – An Introduction To Judges Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

After an exciting conquest of Canaan the people of Israel experience spiritaul decline. The book of Judges takes us through the process from conquering to coexistence. An introduction sermon to a series on Judges.

Why the Decline – An Introduction to Judges 1.People get made when a promise is not kept a.God made plenty of promises to the people of Israel – land, nation, freedom from enemies. My favorite is: b.The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2005

The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Drinking From A Fish Pond

Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005

THE ONLY WAY TO QUENCH YOUR SOUL’S THIRST IS TO ABANDON YOUR FISH POND AND COME DRINK FREELY AND DEEPLY FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER— THE LORD JESUS!

ARE YOU DRINKING OUT OF THE FISH POND JERIMIAH 2:13 INTRO: A) I WANT YOU TO IMAGINE THAT YOU ARE HIKING IN THE OUT IN THE WOODS B) IT IS A VERY HOT DAY AND YOU ARE BECOMING VERY THIRSTY C) AS YOU COME TO THE END OF THE TRAIL YOU NOTICE A HUGE DRINK COOLER D) IT IS FILLED WITH ICE COLD FRESH SPRING ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Crowds Around The Cross

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005

A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-54

Denomination: Methodist

Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001

Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran