Sermons on Examine Conscience:

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Brag And Is Not Arrogant Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This is an in-depth look at how pride is contrary to truly loving God and our neighbor. We examine how pride is often manifested in our lives.

Arrogance or pride (which often leads to bragging) cannot co-exist with love. Arrogance is having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one’s own importance, merit, ability, accomplishments, etc. It is being conceited. It leads to having and demonstrating contempt for others. Jesus stated that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen: His Love & His Life; Pt 2 By Dr. Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 14, 2004

Godly, bold, spiritual are just a few words to describe the man Stephen. His life is an example for us all to follow. Let’s examine why!

Introduction Godly, bold, faithful, friend, by now your asking, "Where can I meet a guy like this..." if you are a single girl. They are hard to find. However, you can read about such a person and discover too that his life served as the best example for us all to follow. To begin with, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

That Day! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

What a day it will be! The day that Jesus comes. The Word of God presents three intresting things concerning this event. Let’s examine them together.

"That Day..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Matthew 24:36-42 kjv (pg 858 NT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. When Jeb Bush (now Governor of Florida) came to Jacksonville, FL during his campaign, he made a stop at the Jacksonville Landing. Unfortunately I was downtown during that time and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Hagar Shuffle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004

Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Divides The Sea Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 7, 2004

To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy and How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ

Goddividesthesea SBC Philippi 11/07/04 pm God Divides The Sea Exodus 14:5-28 Primary Purpose: To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy Secondary purpose: How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ We come now to one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-28

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

A good way to examine what life is all about, to stop and take account and re-evaluate! GOD’S DESIRE, DESIGN, DESCRIPTION FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

THIS IS YOUR LIFE! EPHESIANS 4:11-16 I Love My Life Sunday? [Kimberly-self!] John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. I Love My Lord Sunday! This is a once in a lifetime day, the average lifespan will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 - Programming Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examine how we have gone in the year just past with regards our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (service), People and our Primary Relationship.

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 Many organisations hold regular work performance reviews for their employees that look back of the past 6 or 12 months and see how you have gone in the tasks set before you. The purpose is usually to give some feedback and allow some planning for the coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Fitly Spoken Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 20, 2004

2nd in series on Hinderances to revival, and 2nd sermon on the tongue. It examines ways we can encourage and help others with what we say.

A WORD FITLY SPOKEN (Speech Part B) Jeremy Hinzman, a name is an embarrassment to his country. Perhaps you recognize the name. Let me fill in the gaps for those of you not familiar with him In January 2001, Hinzman volunteered for military service in the US Army, and for months happily cashed ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." This message thinks about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk.

Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 5:16-18 Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." What does this really mean? Today, we are thinking about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk. So the first thing I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Five Healings

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Jesus DIED to save us, but he SUFFERED to HEAL us. This message examines five ways we are healed by his suffering, according to Isa 53.

4 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 21, 2008

Examines the external evidence (historians, early church fathers, matryrs) and the external evidence for Jesus existence. Teaches us to be humble and serve like Jesus did.

What we Believe Series – Part 3 Who is this Jesus? – Phil. 2:3-11 NLT (Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB - His What We Believe Series) . We have been in a series the last couple of weeks called ‘What we believe.’ The last couple of weeks we have looked at God the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11