Sermons on Eternal Blessings:

Being And Making Disciples

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecration Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe God's Word As He Does Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2007

Part 2 focuses on Mary and Joseph response to God’s word while facing ridicule if they obeyed.

Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:26-45; Matthew 1:18-25; 13:53-58; 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Introduction: In my message two weeks ago I asked you the question “Do you believe God’s word as He does?” I shared with you three different examples from the Old Testament of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels We Have Heard

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

A narration of the work of angels in Scripture, entertainment media, and popular belief.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD NEARBY LUKE 1__26—38 Allan Gurganus told the story of an old woman, a widow whose sons now live far away She was standing at the sink early one morning dressed in a tatty robe, doing the dishes and gazinig out the window looking everywhere and nowhere. Out of the corner of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 4

AMAZING GRACE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her girlfriend, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 7 (Final)

ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silence Is Golden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 7

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with his piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it’s true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out or spread out. There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shape Up Or Ship Out Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 3

SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT (1 SAMUEL 3) As I was sitting in my van in a parking lot a month after my 42nd birthday, a strand of hair dropped onto my shirt before my very eyes. Instinctively I picked up the hair to see its color, length and texture. Negative questions immediately arose: Is it gray? Am I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 6

RAGS TO RICHES (MARK 10:46-52) Joel Gregory told a story of a blind, poor and hungry Indian beggar who sat beside a road, starved from the scarcity of travelers and how much rice they could give him. One day he heard the thunder of a chariot in the distance. It was the grand entourage of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007

Paul was ready for his final goodbye. How can we get ready?

Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 1) Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2007 *The rest of Acts 20 is an extremely important portion of Scripture. In these verses Paul reflects on the past and tries to prepare the church leaders of Ephesus for life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Holy

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the second commandment encouraging people to accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God, embracing His passion, enjoying His protection, and experiencing His promises fulfilled for 1,000 generations to come.

Accept No Substitutes Exodus 20:4-6 Some time ago, a young man crowded into an airplane seat next to a businessman. They both fastened their seat belts, and the businessman good-naturedly inquired as to whether the young man was traveling on business or pleasure. “Pleasure,” the young man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God, Are You Really Fair? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008

When we face difficult times in our lives, we will look around at others who aren’t suffering and ask: God, are you REALY fair?

TEXT: Habakkuk 1:12-2:5 TITLE: God, Are You Really Fair? SERIES: Questions We Ask God TOPIC: Trusting in God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 14, 2008 PROP.: When we face difficult times in our lives, we will look around at others who aren’t suffering and ask: God, are you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ