Sermons on Evil Message:

A Carpet Made Of Coats Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 27, 2002

An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. On Palm Sunday, those who recognized Jesus honored Him. We can do the same when we follow their example.

His Name Is Jesus – Part 4 March 24, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. INTRODUCTION ILLUS - Picabo Street first joined the U.S. Ski Team when she was only 17. She went on to become the only American skier to ever win the World Cup downhill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Friendship - Pathway To Growth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002

Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Old Fashioned Remedies For Heart And Health

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 15, 2002

God’s Word gives us some remedies for our hearts and health.

OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES FOR HEART AND HEALTH III John 2 "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." INTRO.- John prayed for Gaius that his health would improve. His spiritual health was good, but not his physical ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Hindrances To Your Prayers Being Answered

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life.

SEVEN HINDRANCES TO YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED Sunday November 19, 2000 I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life. There are many things that are important in your spiritual life but I feel that the most important thing is your prayer life, because your prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Church Of God

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

What is the truth? Is there a truth? Who knows the truth?

Biggies. Those are big questions asked to Christian leader Ravi Zacharias at the University of Michigan. “Biggies” has been our series for the last few weeks. Two weeks ago, Designer genes. Did God really create the universe? The case for a Creator. Last week, Rolling stone. Did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 7, 2002

The second part of a two part look at Paul’s Grand Proposition in Galatians (2:15-21).

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) (Galatians 2:17-21) Theme: Faith is the SOURCE of justification and the STANDARD by which justified human beings are to live out their lives. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat A New Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002

New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship: The Privilege Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to delight in God’s Presence.

WORSHIP: THE PRIVILEGE OF PERSPECTIVE Psalm 84:1-12 S: The Four Marks of the Church Th: Worship Pr: We are to delight in God’s Presence. ?: Why? KW: Perspectives TS: Since we are to delight in God’s Presence, we will find in our study of Psalm 84 three perspectives that will explain why we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up About Sharing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption - Part Ii (The Riches Of His Grace) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 26, 2002

The ungrace of the world does not nullify the Grace of God. (#5 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. ” Redemption: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ