Sermons on Evil Words:

Was The Burial And Resurrection Of Jesus Done "By The Book"?

Contributed by Kerry Burrough on Oct 18, 2000

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.2 By this gospel you are saved,* :3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, : 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Gamaliel - The Compromiser

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

Intro (i) Refer to prev.

Intro (i) Refer to prev.2 sermons: 1. Stephen -The Committedâ then ÎThe Cowardly Crowdâ today ÎGamaliel - the Compromiserâ (ii) Not all agree with designation e.g. Blaiklock Î..the Christians found an ally. God sometimes provides help in strange and unexpectzed places·.But here it was , in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Contributed by Marc Jones on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction:  1.

Introduction:  1. Where have all the heroes gone? 2. I remember that as a child, I had many heroes. 3. Through books I remember reading of the great men of history - of pharaohs and kings, of inventors and pioneers, and of presidents like Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. 4. On ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

How Can The Lord Help Me Gain Real Confidence?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Confidence comes from believing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us to do what He wants us to do and be.

What are the ways to gain real confidence? 1. Appropriate every aspect of the greatest promise in the Bible! - Paul writes, "I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4: 13) Illustration:James Dobson tells of a friend of his during ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Brief Meditation

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

As I begin to type this it is 8:09 am. The temperature outside is 30 degrees. Just ten minutes ago, I was taking care of my dogs so I could come back inside and set to work without distractions or other obligations on my mind. Their water dish was still about half full, but it was half full of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

Where God's Justice And Love Come Together

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

God’s love and God’s justice come together in the cross. That is how we are forgiven

It seems like everyone in the south is kind, even the Policemen. Tearing out of Spring Hill, TN in my little Saturn, I saw the blue and red lights flashing behind me. The officer was very polite. He gently asked me that dreaded question which has no good answer: “Sir, do you realize how fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Lutheran

A Valley Of Trouble For A Door Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes, in order for God to get our attention and turn us back to Him, He must take us to the Valley of Trouble before we can find the Door of Hope.

"A VALLEY OF TROUBLE FOR A DOOR OF HOPE" Mark McCool TEXT: HOSEA 2:14-16 I. INTRODUCTION Has there ever been a time in your life that you remember how when you were so set to do your own thing, and it did not matter who it effected or hurt? And then perhaps, instead of mom and dad doing or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps Of Faith

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2003

A lesson on walking in faith.

This morning I would like to speak to you about taking steps of faith. One of the more difficult aspects of the Christian life can be those times of taking steps of faith. It is important to note, however, that many of God’s greatest blessings accompany great steps of faith. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You?

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 2, 2003

Paul’s introduction to 1 Cor gives us insight about who we are.

I. INTRODUCTION: How many of you have seen Disney’s Lion King? Remember when Samba couldn’t decide whether or not he should go back to the Pride Lands? He had some pretty heavy baggage he was carrying around. His father had taught him a lot about his role in life and how he should act. But when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mom, I Love You

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on May 5, 2003

This is a message that looks at three great men of the Bible and attributes part of their greatness to the love, submission, and Faith in God that their mothers show.

I. Introduction A. As I was growing up there was a lot of turmoil in my family and my mother and I were not very close. We got along ok, but never really got to know one another. I left home when I was 13 and my mom moved back to Tennessee so that she could be closer to here family after she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers for Mothers’ Day.

“The Characteristics of Motherhood” Isaiah 66:10-14 I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the town of Grafton to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

Salvation

Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003

Explains the power of salvation as well as addresses the 6 pertinent questions dealing with salvation (who, what, when, where, why, how)!

Salvation There are some very important questions about salvation that need to be totally understood: 1. What is salvation? 2. Who is eligible to receive salvation and be saved? 3. When does salvation begin? 4. Where can salvation take place? 5. Why is salvation so important? 6. How can I be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Missional

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

What it means to be "mission" driven for the Kingdom

Missional April 14, 2002 Matthew 28:16-20 "Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness