Sermons on Dying:

Give Up Your Small Ambition

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

All other ambition but glorifying God is small and not worth anything.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught James and John a vital lesson - our true ambition in this life is to please God by serving Him and others. But the disciples took time to get the message! (2) REASONS FOR, RESULTS OF and REMOVAL OF FALSE AMBITION. (a) Reasons For False Ambition - The Tower ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: *other

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Shall We Go?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 18, 2003

This message answers the question of "To Whom Shall We Go", in matters pertaining to eternity.

Most everyone has someone they can turn to for advice. In time of sickness, they can turn to a doctor. In legal matters, they can turn to a lawyer. However, there are some things man doesn’t have the answer for. As you and I face eternity with a never dying soul, to whom shall we go? (1) To Whom ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Paradoxes Series

Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002

The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Rebellion

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminds Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he draws a lesson from the life of Jacob (vv. 3-4). Much like the people of our day the

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Josef Stalin, told the incredible story is told of how her father Josef Stalin had been a seminary student, preparing for the ministry. Then he came to a point in life where he made a decisive break from his belief in God. This dramatic ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004

This is the second sermon on the words of Jesus on the cross. This is a salvation message.

Text: Luke 23:39- 43 Title Words From the Cross # 2 Sub Title: Salvation It is no mistake that Christ died in the manner that he did. A. It is not a salvation of coincidence or chance. Isaiah 53:12 Mark 8:31 Luke 19:10 Revelation 5:6 Galatians 4:4 John 8:38 John 5:30 John 3:16 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Palm Sunday: How Will You Respond?

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 7, 2006

How will you & I respond when Jesus humbly rides into our lives?

Read Luke 19: 28-44 This Palm Sunday story is very festive, isn’t it.... All 4 gospels tell this magnificent entry into Jerusalem…. Wouldn’t you have loved to be there that day? Can you imagine yourself being a part of the crowd? grabbing a coat or palm & waving it… yelling at the top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blowing Your Own Whistle

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

4 Requirements Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

Jesus gives us a step by step method of the requirements that must be made to be a follower of him.

4 Requirements of Following Jesus Mark 8:34 “And when he had called the people unto Him with his disciples also, He said to them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” There is a song we sing during church service, “What a friend we have in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jul 9, 2001

A bible study outline on baptism in the New Testament.

WATER BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT I. Who is a proper candidate for baptism? Who is qualified to be baptized? Who should be baptized? A. Those that have been taught first (Matthew 28:19). B. Those that have had the gospel preached to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble Cry Of Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 30, 2006

The miracles of Jesus will often shed light on the way that He saves the lost.

THE HUMBLE CRY OF FAITH TEXT: Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this second Gospel, the Gospel according to Mark, we see a wonderful picture of the way faith works. The miracles that were performed by Jesus, all had great lessons on the way that faith operates. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Depends On You Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

Christians should be compelled to evangelize. Christians should compromise to evangelize. Christians should compete in evangelism.

Evangelism Depends on You 1 Corinthians 9:16–27 INTRODUCTION During the preparations for an evangelistic crusade in Latin America, a very poor, unshaven man came to one of the week-long biblical counseling courses. It was unusual to see a man of this condition attending an in-depth training ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well-Lived Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 22, 2003

A well-lived life is a life that pleases God.

<PRE> We believe that every man in his sound mind wants to have a well-lived life, but because of lack of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, many live a wasted life. Someone has said, “There are three kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Conterfit Christrian Series

Contributed by Rev. Baker on Nov 3, 2006

this is a dicusion of about playing church

BROTHERS, SAINTS. I begin with these observations. We live in a society that embraces deceit. We want every thing to be easy. We do not want to have to put out any effort. We want every thing short and sweet. Father in heaven help me express these words with the help of the Spirit. Father ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other