Sermons on Ephraim Evil:

Safe And Secure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003

Are we safe since 9/11?

INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

Three things true of every encounter with Christ

John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk In The Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - Part 4

Imagine that we have set up an obstacle course; according to your imagination you can make it as easy or as difficult as you would like. Together we review what is required to successfully complete the course, and we are ready to go. As you stand at the starting line and are about to begin, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Commission"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 17, 2003

Jesus had a commission from the Father, which He fulfilled perfectly. We also have a commission, but ministry opportunities aren’t always pretty.

I call the Gospel of Mark the ‘guy’s gospel’. It’s full of action from the very start. It is descriptive. Jesus sleeps in the boat during a storm, we’re told by Matthew Mark and Luke, but only Mark mentions that He’s sleeping on a cushion (4:38). All four Gospel writers tell of His feeding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Thrashing Threshing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2003

In an attempt to give meaning to our lives, we "thrash" -- do something impulsive that has to be acknowledged as sin and has inescapable consequences. But as we confess our sin God "threshes" us, dividing the positive from the negative, so that we recove

The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are sixty years old, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:10-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Changing The Unchangeable

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

God can change anything

Sept. 14, 2003 Esther 8 “Changing the unchangeable” INTRODUCTION “Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. “The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Against Advent Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

Not everyone was enthralled about the Promise of Advent that God had made. In fact, there was 1 who was so against it, that he was going to do everything in his power to make sure God did not keep that promise. I am speaking of God’s archenemy, the devi

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, a time when we remember the coming or the arrival of Christ into this world. And we have been trying to refocus our attention on some of the truths involved in Advent. We began w/ asking whether there was a genuine need for Advent. That is the problem w/ modern ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The consequences of complaining

“Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balaam

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Balaam

“Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Belongs To God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 22, 2003

David’s faith was the product of what He knew to be true of God.

Psalm 3:1-8 Salvation Belongs to God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 21, 2003 Introduction As we get started tonight, let’s read the opening phrase of our psalm. David said, “Lord, how are they increased that trouble me!” Does that sum up the way you feel some days? Of course it does – we all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

End Of Year Stuff

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003

We all have important things to do at the end of the year.

INTRO.- End of year stuff. ILL.- A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." End of year stuff. Get rid of full mousetraps. No, end of year stuff deals with more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong Wings Require Deep Roots

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2004

If we are going to soar into the future on eagle’s wings to build a strong church for the Lord we must first have some strong and deep roots.

STRONG WINGS REQUIRE DEEP ROOTS Sunday, January 11, 2004 – AM (This message is partly based on a sermon by Rev. Franklin Jentzen) Ephesians 3:17-21, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21, Isaiah 40:31, Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 14, 2004

Five Things We Need To Be Committed To

Committed To A Fresh Start January 11th, 2004 WHAT WE NEED TO BE COMMITTED TO Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn¡¦t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare