Sermons on Eternal Value:

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Believe What They Did? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

When we judge others we reveal a lot about our relationships with Christ and our heart in general.

Can You Believe What They Did? – Judging Matthew 7:1-6 This week I was reading an article about a meeting that occurred during a seminar among some leading professors at some of our leading universities. During an open forum one professor reported that at his school the most damaging charge one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Takes To Be A Hero Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero?

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHRISTIAN HERO HEBREWS 11:32-12:2 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero? One dictionary ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Thoughts

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 28, 2005

We literally are changed by our thoughts. As we think so we are. Science shows the transformation of the brain with repeated thoughts. From an ethoughts weekly article installment

When I was growing up we lived on a two-acre plot of land. We mowed about an acre of it with a push mower and the back acre we grew for hay harvesting. Grass grew all over our property except near our clothesline. The combination of hanging clothes and the weather would erode the ground there. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Sixth in a series on the book of James. James give three observations about the tongue.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 6 “Taming the Tongue.” James 3:1-12 When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said some-thing that you wish you had not? Or have you have been on the receiving ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005

We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Conduct

Contributed by Robert Steinbrook on Sep 25, 2005

This sermon is based upon 4 principles of Christian Conduct found in the text.

CHRISTIAN CONDUCT by Robert Steinbrook Read Passage: Romans 12:9-14 KJV Text: verses 10-11 Intro: 1. Story of Bible College trying to teach manners and proper conduct. My first few dinners I was too nervous to eat; later was comfortable with proper conduct. 2. New Christians can experience the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

For Everything Else There's Mastercard

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning what the vauable things are in life.

Joke: Little boy goes to a new church. He sees a plaque with an American flag and a list of men’s names on it. His asked his dad, “Daddy, what is that for?” His daddy told him, “It was a list of men who died in the service son.” His son looked at him with fear in his eyes and said, “Was it the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty To Remember

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 14, 2003

Liberty To Remember

380 years have passed since Africans came on slave-ships to America and her plantations. 140 years have passed since Abraham Lincoln passed his Emancipation Proclamation making Negro slaves African Americans thus citizens of the United States. 49 years has passed since Rosa Parks’s refusal to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10-16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Como Viver Uma Vida Cristã

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 20, 2003

O segreso de um bom relacionamento com Deus.

COMO VIVER UMA VIDA CRISTÃ Será que podemos viver uma vida de acordo com a vontade de Deus? Isto é realmente possível? Stanley encontrou o famoso missionário David Livingstone no coração da África e disse: “Fui à África levando o preconceito do maior ateu de Londres, mas quando eu vi, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Adventist

The Decisions We Make

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

This is about the standards we use in making decisions

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 This passage today is really about the standards we use in making decisions. If you’ve ever had a difficult decision where the answer wasn’t crystal clear you need to understand the principle that Pauls sets forward here. There are many decisions we make that aren’t moral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Como Ser Um Cristão

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 21, 2003

A vida do cristão. Seus propósitos e seu relacionamento com Deus.

COMO SER UM CRISTÃO A mensagem deste programa traz um novo sentido à vida em um mundo onde entrou o pecado e ficou fora de sintonia com o universo. Esse mundo é habitado por pecadores. É o que a Bíblia fala em Romanos 3:23: “Todos pecaram e precisam da gloria de Deus.” Mas justamente na hora mais ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14

Denomination: Adventist

A Natureza Do Homem

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 21, 2003

A natureza do homem e seus valores. A luta contra o pecado.

A NATUREZA DO HOMEM Como é a natureza do homem? Afinal, o homem é mortal ou imortal? Quando estudamos cuidadosamente as Escrituras, encontramos a revelação de que Deus criou o homem para conferir-lhe imortalidade, ou, em outras palavras, para viver eternamente. Mas este bem ser-lhe-ia dado ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Adventist

How To Celebrate A Victory

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

Preached during the dedication service of a sanctuary renovation

1. We need to PRAISE as we celebrate (v. 20). Philippians 4:4 Psalm 34:1 Hebrews 13:15 2. We need to PURSUE as we celebrate (v. 21-25). Ecclesiastes 12:13 3. We need to PROCLAIM as we celebrate (v. 26). Psalm 71:16 Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 10:27 4. We need to PROCEED as we celebrate (v. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1

Denomination: Baptist