Sermons on Expanding:

Doing The Miraculous With God—potential Results From The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 4, 2002

What would it take to step over the boundary of my comfort zone to respond to the destiny That God has planned for me?

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I might not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 1. AN ANCIENT “JABEZ” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Unified World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at a one-world system under the Antichrist.

Sunday Evening, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#5] A UNIFIED WORLD Daniel 2:31-45 Introduction: 1. As we have studied over the last several weeks, it is apparent that God is making preparations for the tribulation. 2. I want to spend one more week on these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:3-16, Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line Choice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Some of the decisions that we make in life are not that earth shattering, history will see little difference in the cereal you chose to eat for breakfast, but there are choices in life that important, even life altering. These are choice made by every hum

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 12 “The Bottom Line Choice” Joshua 24: 14-28 This week I listened as on the popular singers of our day (Alanis Morrisett) was interviewed about her work. When asked to characterize her music she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Confession

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus teaches us to be careful about our speech because it has a direct bearing on what we do and who we become.

GOOD CONFESSION We are looking at the teaching of Jesus as found in Mark 4. THE JEWISH METHOD OF REPETITION As we look at the teaching we see that there is some repetition, and this is because Jesus was always repetitious. He said that it is out of the mouth of two or three witnesses that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fisher's Of Men

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

We are called to be "fisher’s of men."

FISHER’S OF MEN Believing for BIG things from God! Psalm 107:23, 24 “Some go down to the sea and travel over it in ships to do business in great waters; 24) these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. The mindset that I want us to have today as I talk about this scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Help Against Enemies”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 14, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Psalm 86:11-17 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth. (Ps. 86:11) Color: Green Psalm 86 Title: “Help against Enemies”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Psalm 86:11-17 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth. (Ps. 86:11) Color: Green Psalm 86 Title: “Help against Enemies” 1 Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Body Of Christ Needs

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 11, 2003

Using the metaphor of a body, I believe that for this church to function properly as Christ would have it function, as well as each us individually, there are certain body parts that ALL of us must possess.

WHAT THE BODY OF CHRIST NEEDS I CORINTHIANS 12:12-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the New Testament the church is likened to a physical body made up of many members each functioning in a different capacity but all being part of the same unity and working together for the proper functioning and benefit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; overcoming the consumer mentality.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude July 7, 2002 Daniel 4 "A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything." Ecclesiastes 10:19, NKJV Oh the glory and splendor of wealth... We are driven to awe and wonder as we look upon ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Problem Solving Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

Problem Solving John 16:33, James 4:7, John 16:33 April 28, 2003 I. There is one thing that is certain about being leaders, and it applies to leading our family and at work and in our service for God, and that thing is that we will face problems. A. We should not be surprised that we face ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Snake Conversations

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 4, 2003

A look at the tempter’s tactics from Genesis 3:1-6

Snake Conversations Genesis 3:1-6 [READ] Introduction: Iron Eyes Cody was the Native American who appeared in the old “Keep America Beautiful” TV commercials. He told an Indian legend from many years ago. Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational