Sermons on Elders Discipline:

Transforming Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

We know that the expression worn on the outside, is reflecting an inward attitude, that comes from the heart.

Portion of this sermon comes from Max Lucado’s book, A Gentle Thunder (Chap. 5) Transforming Your Attitude Mark 10:43-44 How many of you would agree that you probably need an attitude adjustment. What is ATTITUDE? John Maxwell defines it this way: -- “The Attitude is an inward feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Solitude

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

Only in coming away and being alone with Jesus will we have the power and provision of God to do His work.

I. The Call to Solitude verses 30-32 A. Called out of the Active Life Disciples two by two go out to heal the sick, raise the dead etc. For years they watched Jesus do it. Now it was their turn. They had seen God’s power worked through them, Demons cast out, the blind see etc. The crowds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Life To Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

WE all want a full and productive life, if our lives are centered around Christ, what should we do to make sure that we live life to its fullest?

Romans 12:1-8 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to Live Life to its Fullest Introduction A. It is not over yet! B. What is not over yet, your life, if you are hearing me speak right now, your life is not over C. Why is your life not over? Because of God’s Mercy! D. WE deserve death, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Danger Of Taking Shortcuts

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

We like solutions – we like other people to provide a quick way to solve our perceived problems – and we don’t care much what the solution involves, as long as our problem gets solved quickly and easily. Learn about the hidden dangers in taking shortcuts.

Today as a bonus, not only do you get a Bible study – but we are also holding a free seminar at the same time – providing you with double the benefits of joining us. Our seminar will reveal the stunning secrets of guerilla marketing. What’s guerilla marketing you ask? Like guerilla warfare, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"A Word For The Lazy"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

Paul addresses the work ethic of the Christian, and how to deal with spiritual laziness. A continuation and the conclusion of the series on 2 Thessalonians.

“A Word For The Lazy” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been lazy? You just didn’t want to do anything but sit around, watch TV, eat or sleep? There’s PHYSICAL LAZINESS … and there’s also MENTAL LAZINESS, where you just don’t want to think about anything too deep … where you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Submission To Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Now Paul starts on the second part of the letter on our submission to Christ. How we should be different after coming to Christ than what we were before.

COLOSSIANS #4 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) In the first two chapters Paul as shown that if the church follows Christ He is over everything in the church’s life, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003

The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Pslam Of Warfare

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2003

God’s command to Israel to drive out every idol and every idolater from Canaan has a definite meaning to every Christian. Drive out every sin.

DRIVE OUT SIN OR IT WILL DRIVE YOU! Judges 2:1-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Hear What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 27, 2003

Expository/topical sermon of hearing and listening to God’s voice, taken from Paul’s conversion. Bulletin notes following full text sermon.

Acts 9:1-9 – Do You Hear What I Hear? A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Que Tu Luz Brille

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

Existe un gigante dormido dentro de cada uno de nosotros. Cuando ese gigante despierta, milagros ocurren. Desarrollemos 10 caracteristicas para lograr un liderazgo de excelencia.

Que Tu Luz Brille. Pastor Amat Fernandez Mateo 5:14-16 14 Vosotros sois la luz del mundo: una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. 15 Ni se enciende una lámpara y se pone debajo de un almud, mas sobre el candelero, y alumbra á todos los que están en casa. 16 Así alumbre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whole Armour Of God

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on Jun 29, 2003

Putting on the whole armour of God that we might be able to stand.

1) Loins girt with truth a) girt-girdle-belt b) Latch to hold sword, worn when going to battle 2) Breastplate of Righteousness a) Breastplate- covered the neck to below waist b) righteousness- acting in a just upright manner c) Protects heart- people telling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed