Sermons on Enduring Nature:

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Dare To Be A Daniel"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 26, 2004

"If you are not willing to be different, you will never make a difference!"

Key Verse: Daniel Chapter 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Title: “Dare to be a Daniel” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Cross

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 5, 2004

This is a discussion regarding pressing on toward the mark of the high calling inspite of the situations that may arise in our lives.

34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. It can be said without even asking that each of us has had to endure some difficult times. It is without question ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004

Aids to advancing in adversity.

The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation To Ephesus - Everything But The One Thing. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Ephesus Church.

The Revelation to Ephesus - Everything but the One Thing. How often do you wait for the mail-man to come - expecting a message, a parcel, a letter. It maybe the day that your final results are in the mail - your OP score which will determine your future. It may be that you are expecting a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Abandoned

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Dealing with the feelings of Abandonment

When you feel abandoned (Ps 22) Have you ever felt that God has left you? You know what I mean – you are in desperate need and he seems to have just abandoned you. It may have been that you were ill or maybe had a friend or a parent or child that was desperately ill and you were crying out to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 15, 2004

#10 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Loads of quotes, statistics and stories.

Romans 8:35-37 – Praying for the Persecuted (This was a sermon for the International day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 14, 2004. I got most of the source material from the book Jesus Freaks, by DC Talk. I found other stuff from the websites like Open Doors and The Voice of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Delayed On A Parched Road

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 27, 2004

Like Terah, we too, can find ourselves Delayed on a Parched Road and die there if we are not careful.

Delayed on a Parched Road Introduction: There is nothing more frustrating than setting out on a trip and having car trouble. After all, the objective of any trip, is to get from point A to point B. But Murphy’s Law seems to come into play. “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, at the worst ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determination Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 29, 2004

Using the example of Paul and how he lived for Christ and what we can get from his teachings.

Gold Medal Living Determination of a Champion August 1, 2004 Intro: Olympics are coming up- Always love the excitement, the competition, and the personal stories. *PP- Jesse Owens- Berlin 1936 Cassius Clay- Rome 1960 Nadia Comaneci- Montreal 1976 Bruce Jenner- Montreal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2004

Paul’s passion for telling of Christ and the struggles he went through and how they can apply to our lives

Gold Medal Living “Passion of a Champion” August 8, 2004 Intro: Looking at how to live as spiritual champions. Last week we looked at determination and the need to press on. This week we are going to look at the passion it takes to be a spiritual champion. Again, we are using the life of Paul as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 5, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "Going For the Gold." The second characteristic needed to become a world-class Christian is determination.

STAY THE COURSE Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1b August 8, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled “Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian.” Last week we looked at the issue of sacrifice and learned that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Olympic Champion

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 11, 2004

The story of Eric Liddle who won the gold medal for the 400 metres in the Paris olympics of 1924 and remained true to his Christian faith, featured in the film "Chariots of Fire".

A CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC CHAMPION Here’s a symbol I’m sure you’ll recognise: it’s the Olympic Rings ( http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL9/olympic.gif ) I wonder if you know what they represent? It’s the five continents – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. You see how they’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3