Sermons on Emptying:

Letting Go Of The Rope Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

LETTING GO OF OUR WAY AND GRABBING HOLD OF JESUS

LETTING GO OF THE ROPE! INTRO: READ/TELL STORY; AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE? A). AS I PRAYED FOR A WORD FROM GOD FOR 2000. B). SAME EVERY YR “LET GO AND LET GOD BE GOD IN OUR LIFE C). THERE ARE FOLKS NOT EVEN SCRATCHING THE SURFACE AS TO WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR THEM IS ...read more

Scripture: John 10:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001

Never did a young man display a brighter promise, but broke down more pathetically.

THE RICH YOUNG RULER And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Graveyard

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Easter Sermon on the hope of the resurrection

GRACE IN THE GRAVEYARD Luke 24:1-6 Life is full of surprises. From meaningless good fortune of winning free food with your whopper, to grandiose life-changing circumstances like winning the Publisher’s Clearing House. As Solomon in his wisdom observed, “that the race is not to the swift, nor the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience.

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience. There is a limit to God’s patience. Many consciously or unconsciously abuse, neglect or fail to try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6, Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jude: The Miniseries

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: By identifying those devoid of the Spirit their influence can be minimized.

Thesis: By identifying those devoid of the Spirit their influence can be minimized. Intro.: 1. The book of JUDE is one of the most neglected books of NT. a. Only 25 verses long. b. Cites non-canonical Jewish writings (AOM, Enoch). c. Scathing denunciation of false teachers. 2. Tonight we want ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Crucfixion of self

CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST Galatians 2:20 Paul knew that our biggest enemy is "I" --- It has been the problem since the beginning of time. (Note Isa. 14: 12-15) "I" has been the problem since the Fall of Man! --- BUT PAUL SOUNDS THE VICTORY NOTE WHEN HE SAID.... I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST! --- ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Happier New Year

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 29, 2002

These four verbs hold the key to a happier new year. If all four are implemented in our life it will assure deeper happiness and greater joy.

HOW TO HAVE A HAPPIER NEW YEAR “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.” John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God Seeks

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

This message examines the worship and worshipers that God is seeking.

Worship That God Seeks John 4:19-24 I. God Is Seeking Worship Focused on Him (v. 23b) A. Some Focus on Other People 1. Due to Unresolved Conflict (Matt. 5:23-24) - If we are at odds with another brother or sister in Christ then we need to go to them and try and settle the matter. - Until we deal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Measure Do You Want God To Use On You?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 4, 2005

With the same measure that you give, it will be given to you.

What measure do you want God to use on you? *Luke 6:38 “Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Jesus says; “The same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005

The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You For Real?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Motions are meaningless. True worship comes from the heart.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? Matt 27:27-36 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Security

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The error of placing your trust in material things.

False Security Luke 12:13-21 January 16, 2005 Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." [14] Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" [15] Then he said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For A Miracle Catch

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

God has a miracle catch of souls for you. Learn how to receive it.

Preparing for a Miracle Catch By Pastor Fernando Cabrera John 21:1-14 Newlifebronx.com for free audio/video sermons 1. Make a decision (v.3) a. What you have and don’t have is based on the choices you make b. “I am going fishing”…where are you going? i. Your decision will determine your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In Jesus, Born Of Mary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say that we believe in Jesus born of a virgin, and how does this impact our lives today?

Philippians 2:5-11 “I Believe in Jesus Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary” INTRODUCTION The news of Katrina and the effects of this hurricane on the Gulf Coast has grab the headlines and made the other news items appear insignificant. I did want to remind you of an announcement that I recently ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Things Go Wrong?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

We can cause our own problems and trouble, but the end result can be for the glory of God, if we allow it!

WHY DO THINGS GO WRONG? I. ADAM EJECTED FROM A PERFECT SETTING -- EDEN! Genesis 3:22 & 23 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live for ever." 23 So ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible