Sermons on Epistle:

Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001

Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

[Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nailing Down Patience Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001

Patience remembers the ownership of God on the project at hand, and digs deep to please the Lord in whatever is undertaken for Him. If it is His work, it has His results and His guarantee, but it requires our faithful patience to continue when logic, conv

September 17, 2000 -- AM NAILING DOWN PATIENCE (Habakkuk 2: 1-3). INTRODUCTION: (1) In the book of Habakkuk we are looking at seven stakes of stability. We are nailing down the loose ends at Family Baptist Fellowship. Last week we placed the stake of holiness as it related to understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 4 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews opened the eleventh chapter of his letter with some words that are very familiar to most of us here: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Throughout that same chapter he gives us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Understanding Our Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

We cannot understand our own story until we understand how both Adam and Jesus have impacted the human race.

The story of Adam is really our story. From the time of Adam until today the story of disobedience against God has been repeated again and again. In fact, the Hebrew name "Adam" simply means "mankind" or "humanity" because the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis in the Bible is our story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Great About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001

Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philemon

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

Are you a profitable servant?

Philemon A lot of people neglect this little book between Titus and Hebrews. My guess is because it deals with a subject that is a political hot potato. No one wants to discuss slavery. Many folks wonder why Paul did not just tell Philemon to sell all his slaves now that he is a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Word Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 24, 2001

Jesus is the foundation of fellowship in the body of Christ

THE LIVING WORD - 1 JOHN 1:1-4  Book of 1 John: Theme of book centers around FELLOWSHIP. What is necessary for believers to have real fellowship with one another?. It is more than shaking hands or coffee and donuts. It is a much much deeper word. 1) John writes to warn of things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

The Verdict Is In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001

In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

"The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tender Warriors

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

In this message we will see the awesome design God has for men. Forget about what the media says here is God’s kind of man.

"GOD’S KIND OF MEN; TENDER WARRIORS..." {Top 10 lists...} I. OKAY LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEM; "THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN" Do you remember years ago watching the movie The Incredible Shrinking Man? In the movie the main character is a man who because of an exposure to a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-28, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Works For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 21, 2001

Romans 8:28 discusses how God works in us by answering two questions about his work in us.

All of us need someone on our side. I played college basketball with a man that I would take Galen Winters on my team for any basketball game. We played two years of college basketball together, and we missed him when he graduated. He was a scrappy and smart player who simply gave his best in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

"The Christian And Thankfulness" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 19, 2003

True thankfulness to God, is the fruit of accurate knowledge of what God has done, is doing and will do, so far as is revealed in His word. (#2 in The Christian Victor series)

“But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You A Sheep Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2004

A Good Shepherd Sunday sermon on how Jesus never lets us out of his hands as his sheep. Also, Jesus describes what it means to be a sheep.

May 2, 2004 John 10:22-30 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Cracking The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2004

The Da Vinci Code is one of the hotest novels on the market today, what should the church’s response be?

(I began this message with a clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where Indy discovers the Grail) Let’s start by saying that the Da Vinci code focuses on a subject that many of us know little about and that is the Holy Grail, as a matter of fact the sum total of most of our knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan