Sermons on Elders Discipline:

Standing On The Solid Rock; Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2011

The things you need to know to stay strong in the Lord.

October 9, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 27:1-14 Subject: Walking with God Title: Standing on the Solid Rock: Maintaining Your Relationship with God One of the greatest needs in the church today is consistency. What I mean by that is not that the church is inconsistent, but that people in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing With Fire

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 12, 2011

Dealing with temptation

"Playing with Fire" Proverbs 6:20-35 Proverbs 6:27 "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?" I. The Risky Behavior -- v. 28 a. Behavior that clearly violates Biblical principle- "It is never right to do wrong." Always be aware that all of our behavior is in full ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Be: Mournful Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 15, 2011

What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.

To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Change Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2011

If we were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would we choose the life we are living now? If not, then how can we make real change? We do it when we submit to God’s discipline. Then with Christ’s help, admit and quit our sin.

William Alexander, in his book The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now?” It’s a thought-provoking question, but not so much as the implied follow-up question: “If the answer is no, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

How do you feel when you really believe God has called you to have a positive Godly influence on people and all you end up with is rejection? What do you do when things go from bad to worse? Pack up and leave? I love what Moses does...

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Exodus 5 is where Moses confronts Pharaoh and says "Let my people go!" He is rejected by Pharaoh and instead of freeing Israel, Pharaoh increases the oppression of their slavery. As a result of Moses efforts, Israel also rejects Moses leadership. How would you feel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Jan 4, 2010

Commit your life to God in the new year

Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God- this is true worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Stew Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study in chapter 11 verses 9 through 25

Ezekiel 11: 9 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 2 9 “And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and execute judgments on you. 10 You shall fall by the sword. I will judge you at the border of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the LORD. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:9-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ease Of Becoming An Insignificant Christian

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jan 14, 2010

3 THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE YOUR LIFE TO BECOME INSIGNIFICANT AND WITHOUT EFFECT TOWARD OTHERS

The Ease of Becoming an Insignificant Christian Jude 22 * One of the greatest tragedies for a Christian is that His/Her life may be lived without ever making any significant impact for the glory of God. * Insignificant = without measurable or noticeable impact or contribution. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Watch For Your Soul

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd is up to you. He has always

THOSE WHO WACTH FOR YOUR SOULS Hebrews 13:7, 24, 17 Intro: Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Devotional Life Built On Bible Study Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010

A christian must have a consistent, daily time of bible study. Scripture is the ksy foundation for our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Why is this so? Paul effectively challenges Timothy to continue in the scriptures and teaches him

Devotional Life built on Bible Study II Timothy 3:10-16 A christian’s Devotional Life is made up of these 3 disciplines: Bible Study Prayer Meditation Any effective devotional life must include a consistent habit and pattern of studying the Word of God. Why must my devotional life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Job Description Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010

What happens to us when we become a Christian?

Job Description Matt 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 1 Peter 2:9-10 Every job should come with a job description Without a job description employees have no idea what they are supposed to do If they do not know what they are supposed to do, they will not know when they are finished If they do not know when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change We Can Believe In Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010

Did salvation make us different?

Change we can Believe In Mt 18:3 Why do we change clothes? I think there are, basically, three reasons We change when clothing is dirty We change when clothing is not appropriate for a new situation We change when we want to show off new clothing When we left last week, we were talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Brandon Park on Jan 31, 2010

When a Christian says, "I do" to Jesus, they enlist themselves in the army of the Lord. You cannot be reconciled to God without being recruited for God. So what are the characteristics of a Christian who is a good soldier?

Becoming a Soldier for Jesus Christ International Day 2009 INTRO: • ILLUS: Years ago there was a man named Saddam Hussein who invaded the nation of Kuwait. • With all of his military power, he descended on that nation and brought death, and disease, and destruction • Saudi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unrestrained Pursuit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. As such, God calls us to make every effort to live in peace and to be holy. But how can we do this. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches on how to have peace

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! I am Pastor Danny – I am the Senior Pastor. I am thankful you have chosen to be with us this morning to worship our risen savior Jesus Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been studying the Book of Hebrews chapter 12 and learning about an UNSHAKEABLE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust God In The Darkness.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10

Trust God In The Darkness. “If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10 There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. If you are in darkness, it does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational