Sermons on Dying:

Giving Of Our Firstfruits

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 11, 2001

God presents His Church to the world as His firstfruits and He wants us to present Him with our firstfruits.

Giving of our First Fruit James 1:16-18 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A Jarius

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 13, 2001

Putting our faith in Jesus site unseen.

Mark 5:21-24 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. [22] Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jaruis, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet [23] and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth That Sets Hearts Free

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Oct 20, 2000

The truth isn't always easy to swallow, but it will allow us to face a new day.

The love of a God who would seek us even as we are. Eph 2:1-10 So often, it seems, we go to a museum and see the vast works of an artist. The oil on canvas, bronze, marble, clay, and stone. The pen and the pastel, all of these mediums have one thing in common; the human artist (in most cases), ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 15, 2001

Paul adminishes Timothy to stir up the gift of God.

What is the Gift of God? Give description here of these steps of faith: * Measure of Faith * Forgiveness of Sins * Eternal Life * The Holy Spirit (comforter) * Heavenly Home * The Complete Word of God * His Presence Remember when we were first saved, everything was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence-Sticking To It For The Long Haul Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Sep 12, 2001

Part of Fit for Life PowerPak.

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Exodus Meditation

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Rediscovering Grace

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The grace of God is always present and always sufficient, but sometimes we forget our need for his grace and we do not rediscover it until we are faced with circumstances beyond our control.

2 Co 12:6-10 Vs 9 (My Grace is sufficient for thee, and my strength is made perfect in weakness) I believe that we in America are in a time of rediscovery Discover: Find, To see, to recognize. Get to know or become aware of . identify, uncover, comprehend We are rediscovering: (the value of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Valley

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Out of all the valleys that exists only one qualifies as (that valley) It is the one that we fill with ditches, =( It is where we make room for the Spirit in our lives).

2 Ki 3:14-19 “ THAT VALLEY SHALL BE FILLED “ Eph. 5:18-19 Understanding what the will of the Lord is: Be ye filled with the Spirit Lu 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:14-19, Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basic Tenets Of Our Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 29, 2007

The things that every believer is required to do.

THE BASIC TENETS OF OUR FAITH Heb. 6:1-3; 1 Tim. 4:14-16 Tenet => Something accepted as an important truth. => Any other set of established or fundamental beliefs. Our moral and ethical values are based on them. They are the things needed for Christian growth.  Your “age” as a believer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Life Is Like A Story

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9.

Intro: This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9. We see that life is likened to a tale ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-10, Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: *other

Populations And Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2010

When governments try to help the family, both family and society seem to go into decline. Our task is to restore young peoples' yearning for forming natural families.

February 8, 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Jerome Emiliani It is very likely that one of the motivations behind Solomon’s building of the Jerusalem temple was a desire to make the Lord the personal god of the Davidic dynasty. After all, the Temple was just next door to the palace. Governments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

God Watch

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Message about Transfiguration Sunday

02-22-09 God Watch Mark 9:1-12 Man climbs to top of a mountain Is God really up here? “God, what should I do with my life?” “Feed the hungry, strive for justice, work for peace.” “Oh, I was just testing to see if you are real.” “So was I.” Have you had mountain top experiences? I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Baby Unrecognized

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Final 2009 Sermon/Communion Meditation

(Slide 1) This morning, we move from the manger backwards to the prophet Isaiah, and ironically, forward to the cross and the tomb. Our text for this morning is longer than normal for two specific purposes. One is to have us focus on the baby in the manger unrecognized as the suffering servant. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does That Cross Mean To You? "I’m Glad You Ask"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

You see them everywhere, Rappers wear large ones around their necks, Rock stars have tattoos of them on their arms.

Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. You see them everywhere, Rappers wear large ones around their necks, Rock stars have tattoos of them on their arms. Hollywood movie stars wear them made of gold and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist