Sermons on Enduring Trials:

To Have Endurance For This Life You Have To Keep Your Eyes Focused On Jesus

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 23, 2001

runinng the race with endurance

Intro- prayer – open your bibles with me to; Hebrews 12: 1-3 “ Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001

You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 5

THE GREATEST SERMON EVER PREACHED Matthew 5 v.1-16 (1) it was preached by the greatest teacher (2) it contains the greatest truths (3) it offers the greatest treasures Note:- 1. The personality of the christian v 1-11 (a) v. 3 He is poor in spirit - humility because of the right sense of (1) sin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

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

8 Reasons To Fear Not Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

8 REASONS TO FEAR NOT Matthew 10 v. 24 - 42 There is no reason to fear, because of :- 1. Our position v. 24 The disciple is a servant, as well as a son v 25 "of his household." as such:- (a) There are similarities with the Lord. "they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus". - if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

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

Is God Hidden? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001

An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

"I Thank God For You”

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A CALL TO REMEMBER HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EACH OTHER!

“I THANK GOD FOR YOU” PHILIPPIANS 1: 3-11 NOVEMBER 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “I THANK GOD FOR YOU” BY SAWYER BROWN TRANSITION THOUGHT: The Apostle Paul, like Sawyer Brown, teaches us that we must give credit where credit is due. Paul realized just how important the Philippian church was to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pretending Everything Is Okay

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Lemonade Series

Contributed by Charles Higgs on Nov 26, 2001

When life gave the Apostle Paul lemons he made lemonade.

The Positive Power of Lemonade! Philippians 1:12-19 Sermon Notes for November 25th, 2001 a.m. The terrorist and enemies of the 911 incidents thought… America…will be weaker America…will be bitter America will be divided America will loose their faith in God America is taking the lemons of 911 and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Coming And Israel Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 24

CHRIST’S COMING AND ISRAEL Matthew 24 v. 1 - 28 and Revelation 6 v. 1 - 17 Note :- The Disciples respect for the temple v. 1 - 4, v. 2 and the Lord’s reaction (it would be destroyed), v. 3 now the disciples request for :- 1. A Time v. 36 "but of that day and hour knoweth no man..., but my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

What If Jesus Comes Back Like That

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 5, 2001

We are called to live as those living in the light for Christ is coming for those who have separated themselves from the night.

WHAT IF JESUS COMES BACK LIKE THAT ROMANS 13: 8-14 DECEMBER 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What If Jesus Came Back Like That by Collin Ray TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day, the first Sunday in Advent, calls us to think of the soon coming of Christ. Just like Collin’s song, we never quite seem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist