Sermons on Dynamic Faith:

Truth, Obedience, And Other Antique Virtues

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

The unpopular notion of absolute truth, and how obedience leads us to truth

TRUTH, OBEDIENCE, AND OTHER ANTIQUE VIRTUES 1 John 2:3-6 March 5, 1995 INTRO: A few weeks ago, during our Friday night devotional, I asked my teens how many of them had seen "Schindler’s List", Steven Spielberg’s recent movie about the Holocaust. I asked them: was the Holocaust right or was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Spirit Moves Us Witness To The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 5, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sudnay of Easter, Series C

5th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, push us out beyond the safe confines of our congregation. Restore us to the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Obedience Over Sacrifice

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 6, 2007

Why is obedience more important to God than sacrifice? Obedience is more important than sacrifice because we can sacrifice without loving God, but we obey God because we love Him. Jesus said (John 14:15 NIV) "If you love me, you will obey what I comman

Obedience over Sacrifice By Greg Johnson May 6, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org One of King Saul’s major flaws was that he tried to spiritualize his disobedience to God and His Word. He was neither authentic nor transparent and was constantly trying to act spiritual in the midst of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Sabbath?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2007

1. Sabbath is a principle. 2. Sabbath means losing control. 3. Sabbath means modeling the life of God.

I’m a fan of the television show "24". It has more fast-moving action packed into an hour than any show I have ever seen. The lead character, special agent Jack Bauer, is on the run practically the entire show. He has no sooner solved one crisis than another rises. The title "24" is taken from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 8, 2007

Two Woman die, one famous, one faithful... which will stand?

Standing Firm Lent 2 Phil. 3:17—4:1 † In Jesus Name † Grace, mercy and peace are yours, gifts from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Two lives, two women, radically different, one lived in fame, and in the spot light, the other lived in a small forgotten country in Northern Europe. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Saints Struggle" Romans Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

This chapter addresses the struggle that goes on in the inner man between the works of the sinful nature and the way of the Spirit. But in the end the way of the Spirit is to be the dominant force in a saints life.

"Saints Struggle" Romans pt 9 Romans 7:1-25 Opening Illustration: Diamond Rio song with video and the Blue fish TV video of the Virginia Tech candlelight prayer service. This illustration reveals to us that every person on this earth is in a struggle between good and evil. This struggle is real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Fly High By The Spirit" Romans Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

Saints will fly high in life as they live in accordance with the Spirit’s nature. When they live by the Spirit’s nature their life is useful for the Kingdom of God.

“Saints Fly High by the Spirit.” Romans pt. 10 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: Video “Got Jesus?” from Impact Productions - Tape - “Video Impact” Evangelism Commercials Demo. Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-17: 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Disciples:listeners And Doers

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

TRUE DISCIPLES are both listeners and doers of God’s word.

Apostle James said in his letter, “Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) Last time I said that to become a disciple one must voluntary decide to follow Jesus based on the facts what the Bible said about Him. Today, I would like to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Calling

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006

Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Breathing Deeply In The Ocean

Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 10, 2006

Deals with trusting in what faith believes is true

I was visiting with a friend of mine this week & he told me of a book he was reading. In the book, the author said something that has stuck with me all week. I haven’t been able to get it off of my heart. It goes along with what we talked about last week, when we looked at having faith in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006

A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Disruptions Of The Christmas Season Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 12, 2006

During this busy and hectic Christmas season many people face life changing disruptions and believers need to know how to deal with those disruptions...

This sermon idea is not original to me as the sermon outline was taken from Proclaim magazine - Winter 2001-02. Text is my fleshing out of the outline. Sermon Series: Christmas Sermons Sermon Title: Disruptions of The Christmas Season Sermon Text: Matt 1:18-25 Introduction: Please stand with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Shake Off The Serpent

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2006

Satan brings attacks upon all of God’s people, even when we are in the center of God’s will. Let us learn to kindle a fire and shake off the serpent in the fire of the Holy Ghost.

Shake Off the Serpent By Pastor Jim May Acts 28:1-5, "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Cost? Your Loss!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

David learned and we must see that without sacrifice...we gain nothing! And our lives will not please God...

SERMON: “No Cost? Your Loss!.... The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" Jennifer Mears 11/1/2006 Text: II Samuel Chapter 24 (Read the text ----FULL CHAPTER----focus on last two verses) David had sinned ---he committed a great sin by numbering the people of Israel · text does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Staying On The Right Track Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006

Overview of Malachi

The Importance of Staying on the Right Track An Introduction to Malachi Mal. 1:1 I did it again just the other night, without really meaning to, almost without really trying. I got off on the wrong track. My family and I were on the way home from an out of town basketball game in Wilson County, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Baptist