Sermons on Exhortation:

Giving: Money And Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

When it comes to giving, what ought to be my attitude and how I can do this and realize the benefits of it.

GIVING: MONEY AND ME 2 Cor. 8:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Martin Luther There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the mind and the purse. Of these three, it may well be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Big Is Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 4, 2001

FRESH LOOK AT JESUS, THE SON OF GOD

HOW BIG IS JESUS VBC August 19. 01 Isaiah 45:22 This is the text verse that a Primitive Methodist layman preached from the day Charles Haddon Spurgeon was saved. Listen as Spurgeon recounts that day the layman preached, It is a text that encourages and exhorts us to look to Christ. I want to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Belong In The Church

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Your life will never be complete without the church.

You Belong in the Church! Acts 2:47 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (KJV) Specialists of the age. Doctor, surgeons, people that you trust with your life. Do not go to a shoe salesman if you have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002

The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002

Is it possible for a disobedient child of God to "push" their Heavenly Father too far? Scripture says it is.

THE POINT OF NO RETURN I Jn. 5:16 INTRO. I am told that swinging out over the waters that go down to the Niagara Falls are several warning signs, each warning you to turn around or be swept over the falls. Finally a last sign reads, "Beyond this sign is the point of no return!" We live in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Where O Death Is Your Sting?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 28, 2002

This funeral message had more of an evangelism focus.

This message was written with evangelism in mind. The deceased had an uncertain connection with Jesus. Our church does not put the focus on the deceased but instead upon God’s promises, please keep that in mind as you read this message. God Bless. Funeral Message: Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Lutheran

#5seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

#5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003

Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Partial Or Complete Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003

The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding What The Will Of The Lord Is

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon seeks to help you receive the revelation of God’s will for your life.

We all stand at the threshold of life’s decisive moments when we ask the question, “Where do I go from here?” One such moment came for me whin I was lost in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. After running through the woods for some four hours or so, I would stop from time to time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Assassination

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND.

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND. SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY NO ONE ELSE’S BUSINESS. THERE’S NO NEED FOR THEM TO KNOW. OUR MOTIVE IS WHAT DETERMINES WHETHER NEWS BECOMES GOSSIP. IF OUR INTENTIONS ARE GOOD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1

Integrity

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Integrity. Various passages

INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class. Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and told them it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist