Sermons on Empowered Living:

Failing Forward For God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

failing correctly...WHEN WE FAIL, GOD IS SOVREIGN, SYMPATHETIC, AND WE ARE STILL SECURE!

Failing Forward Luke 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION: Faith Healer: on platform at coliseum/said, I have faith that 2 people will be healed/where are you?/man ran down/named Harry [w/ lisp]/can’t talk white [right!]/go behind curtain/another man hobbled down on crutches/named Frank/haven’t walked in 20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004

A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Work Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 28, 2004

We were predestined to be children of God before the creation of the world. We were redeemed at Christ’s expense, and the Holy Spirit seals us for all eternity.

The Work of the Trinity Scripture References: Ephesians 1:1-14 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Mark 10:45 Hebrews 9:15 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Yesterday we went to see The Passion of Christ. I have never been touched or moved by a movie like I was by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

"The Attractive Nature Of Christ's Death” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

The coming of these Gentiles was a signal that the hour of Christ’s Passion had come, that the time for the overthrow of Satan’s kingdom had come and that the time for the spread of Christ’s gospel to the whole world had come.

 200415.ser “The Attractive Nature of Christ’s Death” CLBC March 21, 2004 a.m. Subject: The death of Christ Theme: The Means of Bringing the Gospel to the World Passage: John 12: 20 - 36 Their coming ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Luke 10:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Demonstration

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Anointing of Jesus feet - an extravigant deonstration of Love - Worship

Extravagant Demonstration John 12:1-8 Throughout history there have been people who have done extravagant things in the name of love. There was Prince Reinier of Monaco that gave up his opportunity to be king, and he gave it up to marry the American Grace Kelly. And she gave up her acting ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Forgotten Many!

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

As the years roll by, it seems that many have forgotten that they were once lost and have been found by the LOVE of JESUS!

"The Forgotten MANY!" “…The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” Luke 10:2 WARNING: Today’s devotion may be hazardous to religious hypocrites and those caught up in false ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Settle For Hamburger When You Can Have Steak?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 10, 2004

As Christians,we settle for far less than what we can have in Christ.

Matthew 4:18-22 NAS 18. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fisherman. 19. And He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” 20. Immediately they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004

We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Prayerables Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004

Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Know My Sheep"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 28, 2004

Jesus knows us. But how well? What are the implications?

“I Know My Sheep” (John 10:27) Of all the people in the world, who knows you the best? If you are married, perhaps that person would be your spouse. Or maybe for you, your mother or father is the one person in the world who knows you better than anyone else. Maybe it’s a brother or sister, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"Hate Mail"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 4, 2004

Taking a look at how Hezekiah dealt with adversity and a threat from his "enemy."

Hate Mail” II Kings 19:9-19 & 32-36 2KI 19:9 Now Sennacherib received a report that Tirhakah, the Cushite king of Egypt, was marching out to fight against him. So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah with this word: 10 "Say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let the god you depend on deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:9-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Separated From God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004

Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

This is the answer to the most asked question by the members of your church! pt. 1 [A God-planned life is: REASONABLE, PRACTICAL, SCRIPTURAL]

Finding and Doing the Will of God Ps. 37:23, 32:8 37:23 Steps…not just the life 32:8 “I will…” One of the most inspiring truths in all the Bible is the fact that God has a plan for every life. (divine blueprint) It matters where you work, because God has a plan for your life/where go to college ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Stealing! Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Stealing is a violation of the law, a violation of loyalty, and a violation of love.

INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. “All right children, let’s take another example,” she said. “If I were to get into a man’s pocket and take his wallet and remove all his money, what would I be?” Little Johnny’s hand went up. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist