Sermons on Enduring Persecution:

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Is the "Abundant Life" real, just for a few super saints, or for everyone?

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part I - The Promised Life John 10:10 -- "The thief cometh, to kill, steal and destroy, but I have come that you might have life and this life MORE ABUNDANTLY! INTRODUCTION A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Confusion keeps many people from the Abundant Life, we need to figure out Who doew What and When and we’re there!

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part II - The Greatest Life Introduction: Well, if you were living on "Depression Avenue," have you moved; have you moved to the "Abundant Acres of Jesus." John 10:10 invites all to come, the place is paid for, come on and see, what the Lord can do. A friend ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changing Your Condition By Changing Your Position

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

How to overcome and live a victorious life

Changing your condition by changing your position 7/29/01 Luke 19:1-10 Tonight I want to preach to you about how to experience revival. What is revival? Revival is a renewed conviction of sin followed by a great desire to obey God. Revival is needed when we haven’t let God into our lives where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Exodus Factor

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

Breaking free from bondage

Exodus factor 1-28-01 Scog Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro On Wednesday night I mentioned it was time for evangelism; a time for the church to reach out to the lost of our community; a time to spread the message of salvation to the lost. Matt 28:19 “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing ...read more

Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 1, 2001

In spite of our call to follow Jesus, in spite of the mountain top experiences we often fail and find ourselves doubting our usefulness to God. Jesus’ first and last command is simply to "Follow Me".

Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus (This message was preached the first Sunday following a two week tour of Israel in October of 2001. Along with the message a PowerPoint presentation interspersed with pictures of locations referred to in the message was used. For information on the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Advice From A Veteran

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001

Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: V Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Where?"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part V: The Power of Where! John 10:10 & James 1:2 Abundant Life Questions: Who does What, When, Why, Where, How, and How Lord! Today, Where? Where do we need to apply the principles of positive, God-Directed action? James 1:2, right where it hurts; exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

Principles to remember when things go wrong.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Peter's Supernatural Walk Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 14

PETER’S SUPERNATURAL WALK Matthew 14 v. 22 - 36 we see here :- 1. A lesson in patience v. 22 "he sent the multitudes away" John 6 v. 15 "they would make him a king but he departed" his ordination was from above and not from the earth 2. A lesson in prayer v. 23 "he went up into a mountain apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Holiness

Exodus Factor - Why We Need An Exodus

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Nov 8, 2001

Part 2 of the Exodus Factor.

Exodus Factor Why we need an Exodus 1-28-01 Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro At the opening of Exodus we see a dramatic change. Genesis closes with the death of Joseph and the somewhat prosperity of the children of Israel in Egypt. At the time of his death Joseph was in a place of favor with Pharaoh. But ...read more

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For My Friend In Need "Recognizing Your Adversary"

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 15, 2001

Satan is both cunning and cruel. He attacks when least expected and desires to destroy completely those whom he attacks. He wants to rip apart your emotions,your relationship with God,every blessing and every plan God has for your life!

Job 1:7 “And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” 1st Peter 5:8 “ Be sober, be vigilent; the adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational