Sermons on Excellence Of Character:

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004

A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Every Christian Needs To Do To Grow Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Christian life is truly all about. We don’t hear

1.The Priority of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Peter begins this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Christian Needs To Do: Study His Word

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let me ask a few questions tonight: ľ Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? ľ Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Chris

This morning I have $1440 in my pocket. It¡¦s pretty rare day that I have less than $1000 in my pocket. What if I took this money and give it to someone in this room. Let¡¦s say I give it to you, not only will I give this to you, but I will give it to you everyday for the rest of your life. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Eagle Life And Other Chicken Stuff

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Apr 29, 2004

Learn how the principles of an eagle’s life can enrich our own spiritual lives.

Text: Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004

We often do not realize how vitally important these choice are and how they impact our lives. The choices we make will determine our character, our influence, our commitment and relationship to Christ, and ultimately our destiny.

CHOICES Job 34:2-4 Hear my words, wise men; and give ear to me, you who have knowledge; For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food. Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good. Introduction: There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004

God shapes us like clay to be used for His purposes

Sermon for 5/2/04 7 p.m. SBC Philippi, Philippi, WV In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18:1-6 Primary Purpose: God uses various means to shape us and mold us for His purposes. Introduction: When I was in 10th grade, I took an art class. We had drawing, painting and scratch board and even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"We All Need Some Encouragement"

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004

Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.

Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

(1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Have A Green Thumb

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004

During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

“DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-19, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Explores the reality, responsibilities, reasons, and rewards of our new life in Christ.

INTRODUCTION About three years ago Bon Jovi had a huge hit song titled “It’s My Life.” Some of the lyrics go like this: This ain’t a song for the broken hearted No silent prayer for the faith departed I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For Idols Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #9 THE DOOR OF PROOF Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: 1. What does a Christian look like? 2. How do you really know if someone is a Christian? Matthew 7:15-23 3. Our text defines for us bad fruit and good fruit. Which is your life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off And Putting On

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Comes Through Suffering

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 28, 2004

As the old expression goes, "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" this sermon tells us that there is hope at the end of the suffering.

¡§Hope Comes Through Suffering¡¨ This morning we are going to talk about hope from the perspective of a man of God who experienced tremendous suffering. The apostle Paul was the last apostle chosen during the time the first church was getting started. Like the other apostles, Paul was chosen by ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist