Sermons on Envy:

Which Way Are You Going?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005

Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2005

Mankind is still living in rebellion against God and trying to make a name for himself without God’s intervention.

THE TOWER OF BABEL Genesis 11:1-9, "And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 20 of the Romans Series dealing with our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church October 28, 2001 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Free Slaves” Review In our study of John’s gospel I compared his writing to a marvelous musical or symphony of vital truths with the first chapter serving as an overture introducing the numerous themes developed throughout the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Mike Logan on Sep 28, 2004

Getting through tough times of affliction and hardship.

How to Handle What You Can’t Handle Read Job 1:14-17 I was getting dressed for one morning, and suddenly the words on a can caught my eye and caught my attention… As they did, I picked up the can of shaving cream, and read the words on the label… over and over again… In fact, those words ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

“Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Have You Done This Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 12, 2005

In this message we will look at 2 of the greatest mysteries of all time. (Judges 3)

"WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS" TEXT: JUDGES 2:1-5, 16-19, 6:8-10 INTRODUCTION It was the day before Thanksgiving, 1971, and Northwest Airlines flight 305 was flying through a cold and rainy northwestern sky, towards it’s destination in Seattle Washington. Just about the time the 727 passed over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor The Lord's Name

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 8, 2004

2nd Sunday of End Time(A) - Honor the Lord’s name in believing hearts and with faithful lives.

HONOR THE LORD’S NAME MALACHI 2:1-10 - November 7, 2004 - 2nd Sunday of End time/Last Judgment 1"And now this admonition is for you, O priests. 2If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What About The Jews Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2004

God’s people must make a u-turn on the issue of homosexuality

Life in the Fast Lane Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Romans 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 14, 2004 Introduction Did you ever set out on a trip only to take a wrong turn and end up somewhere you never intended to go? As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve done it plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Conversations Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

3 of 4 on Friendship with God. We can and must learn to pray to God with everyday conversations. Our model is the Lord’s Prayer

Every Day Conversations "The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Would Love To Serve Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

We are to lovingly serve others.

I WOULD LOVE TO SERVE! Galatians 5:13-15 S: Service Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LOVINGLY SERVE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in Galatians 5:13-15, three reasons why we are to lovingly serve others. The _____ reason we lovingly serve others is because it… I. OPPOSES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hold An Intelligent Christian "Conversation”?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 16, 2002

A look at how we are to act as living "Bibles", based on the meanings that the writers of various books ascribe to the word, "conversation".

Sermon Title: Can You Hold an Intelligent Christian “Conversation”? Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 19, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have often heard the phrase, that you are what you eat, and perhaps there is something to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8, Psalm 37:14

Denomination: *other

Look Out Below! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 16, 2002

Receive the light.

LOOK OUT BELOW! John 1:6-13 S: Jesus as Light Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: RECEIVE THE LIGHT. ?: How do we come to the place of reception? KW: Responses TS: We will find in John 1:6-13 three responses to the encounter of Jesus as the light. INDUCTIVE The ____ response to Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist