Sermons on Endurance Love:

Run The Race

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001

Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Treasures Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3rd Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001

Overcoming Evil with Good

The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Walking In Strength Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the strength we need to walk with Him on a daily basis

Walking in Strength Isaiah 40:28-31 July 23, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The fifth grade class A. Teacher asks a question 1. Does anyone here understand electricity? 2. One over anxious boy raises his hand – “I understand electricity?” B. The tragic twist 1. Teacher: “Jimmy, please ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Focus: Your Best Friend Or Your Worst Enemy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is calling for us to have the right focus for life

Focus: Our best friend or worst enemy? Matthew 14:22-36 March 22, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. Apollo 13 Mission: The mission was doomed, there numerous problems and failures, the only thing that saved the men on board was creativity and will to live, at one specific point in the mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

How To React When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Trapped

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Instrument Of Warfare

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

A message on the relation of the making and use of the Jewish shofar to the life of the New Testament believer.

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Scripture: Joel 2:1, Joshua 6:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Lose Heart

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

A devotion for young believers

16 “THEREFORE WE DO NOT LOSE HEART, BUT THOUGH OUR OUTER MAN IS DECAYING, YET OUR INNER MAN IS BEING RENEWED DAY BY DAY. 17 FOR MOMENTARY, LIGHT AFFLICTION IS PRODUCING FOR US AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY FAR BEYOND ALL COMPARISON, 18 WHILE WE LOOK NOT AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE SEEN, BUT AT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Finishing Up Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 10, 2001

WHEN FINISHING UP, NEHEMIAH OVERCAME OPPOSITION AND GAVE US A PICTURE OF CHRIST.

FINISHING UP – NEHEMIAH 6 As we have studied Nehemiah we have seen how Nehemiah has faced much opposition. Many times we think that there will come a time when there will be no opposition. We start a task and prepare for the enemy to attack, but many times near the end of the task we get defeated ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Viewing The Invisible

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 10, 2001

Its time that we get our eyes off the problems and view the invisible.

“Seeing The Invisible” Text: 2Kings 6:8-19 Intro: “Seeing the invisible” Now that sounds like a paradox and maybe it is a paradox because I know that something invisible is something that you cant see. so how can we view it , or how can we see it. The key word is We. How can we see it? you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Adversities

Contributed by Travis Moore on Feb 12, 2001

Story of how the mule faced a tough situation

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

To Hear The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001

In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 25, 2001

Christians can live with confidence in the reality of the Day of reckoning we will have and the salvation into the Kingdom that will follow!

The Day February 24, 2001 Introduction: Skit about Parable of the Talents Need 15 coins & 4 ‘volunteers’. Skit is about 5 minutes in length. The three volunteers walk up to the Master. Master: I want to give each of you something, according to your ability. Handing 5 coins to servant #1 Here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational