Sermons on Endeavoring:

Giving - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

GIVING Authentic Christianity – #6 of 7 Jerry Watts Luke 6:38 * In the ‘hay-day’ years of the train a young man from the country got hired as a switchman on the train. We’ll call him, Leo. As part of Leo’s training, he was taken to a switch by his supervisor. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fired Up, Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 19, 2007

Satan has no problem with a church that has smoke going up the chimney, as long as there’s no fire in the furnace. If the church isn’t careful, its ministry can become mere methods and mechanics, performed legalistically, without love for Christ.

FIRED UP, OR FIZZLED OUT? Text: Rev.2: 4 Intro: In the first seven verses of Revelation chapter two, the resurrected Christ, via the Apostle John, writes a letter to the church of Ephesus. At the time this letter was penned, the church of Ephesus was a thriving body of believers. Times were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

In this weeks sermon we continue in Luke 6 in our talk of kindness by focusing on how we respond to others - do we pick on them ,condemn them, or just use them to get what we want.

______________________________________________ 1. The Kindness Tab: We share peace We share hope and love We share faith - in God and even in others So we conspire to give away kindness purposefully, to seek for opportunities of kindness So we conspire to be “un-satisfied” in our kindness - we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2008

Lust in Scripture, especially in the New Testament Epistles, is human “desire for what God has forbidden.” It is an “obsessive sexual craving.”

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust --Galatians 5:16-26 The late Rev. Dr. John Rowan Claypool IV served as a pastor for 47 years, first in Southern Baptist Congregations in the South and then from 1986 to 2000 as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In his sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Always Faithful

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007

In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fence Straddling

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 20, 2007

Let us look closer at the statements of this compromiser and notice three mistakes he made.

FENCE STRADDLING Acts 5:34-40 The book of Acts is not a dull book to say the least. Something seems to be happening in every verse. This early church energized by the Holy Spirit finds itself in head itself in facing trouble from the inside of the church at the beginning of Acts 5. In verse 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? By f.martin I grew up in New Jersey. As a young fellow I was taken to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood NJ for spiritual worship and fellowship. When you are young and part of the family I was in, there was not an option when the family went to church. You went happily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spiritual Checklist For 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today, as we bring this year to a close and we begin to think about 2008 and where this new year will take us, I thought it would be wise for us to take a look back at where we’ve been as a springboard for where we are going.

Our Spiritual Checklist for 2008 On July 1, 2007, as we celebrated our 51st anniversary of Thomas Road Baptist Church, we shared an important vision for the next five years of our church. We talked about some of the goals that we want to see accomplished and why we should try to accomplish them. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Generosity

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 17, 2008

We arae jars of clay to whom God gives gifts and through whom God gives gifts.

Title: Jars of Generosity Text: II Corinthians 9:6-11 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” to whom God gives gifts and through whom God gives gifts. Introduction Bonnie and I are parents. Raising children is a costly endeavor. According to the latest estimates, a family making $70,200 a year or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awesome God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 21, 2008

Obligation is good. Love is better!

The Heart of the Matter, Luke 10:38-42 Introduction My first staff position in a church was as the Associate Pastor of The Kirk Community Church in Dunedin, Florida. I normally arrived at church early but on this particular morning my wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Christian Spirituality

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008

Spirituality is grounded in committed Christian living.

Trinity 8 Proper 10A What is Christian spirituality Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 Thus says the Lord: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom For Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Living wisely

Wisdom for Life What Wisdom is not Wisdom is not knowledge or age or wealth What Wisdom is Wisdom is the ability to discern what is true, right, or lasting, and act accordingly; the opposite of foolishness. How do I Gain Wisdom for Life? Understand the Value of Wisdom Have a Healthy Fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship, More Than Pot-Luck

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 28, 2008

This sermon examines the meaning of churh fellowship.

Tonight we are going to share a pot-luck meal. Everyone is asked to bring dishes of their favorite foods. Pot-luck suppers are wonderful. We enjoy the food. We enjoy the laughs. We enjoy the time of sharing with others. These are special times. We tend to refer to them as fellowships. However, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist