Sermons on Eye Blocking:

What Lies Ahead

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2007

Is there a yardstick for success? How do we measure it what are the gradations? God’s word and God’s will is the clear measure for success. The book of Joshua clearly tells us as a church and individuals how to have spirtual success.

Intro: What does tomorrow hold for Perche? Can we find it in a sliver ball? Is it hidden in a fortune cookie? Can the lucky eight ball tell us? No none of those are very useful. However, God’s word clearly tells us what lies ahead. Joshua chapter one explains that what lies ahead for Perche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2011

Paul continues writing to the Jews in Rome with an encouragement that in his desire is that Israel would be saved through their understanding that Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses.

Romans, Part 31 Romans 10:1-9 Introduction - Chapter 9 Recap … -- Paul desires to help his fellow countrymen; to be by their side -- Israel is God’s chosen people; they always shall be no matter what -- We are part of the remnant because we have heard the truth and accepted - We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 32 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011

Testifying to what Christ has done in our lives is not optional ... it is the POWER of the Holy Spirit unleashed through us to introduce others to Him.

Romans, Part 32 Romans 10:10-15 Introduction - Often the Law is referred to as being “abolished” by Jesus – but that’s not true - Jesus came as the fulfillment of the Law, which is opposite removal of it -- Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What About Our Sacrificial Love?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 28, 2012

A look into the sacrificial love that Christ calls us, as His children, to have for others.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SACRIFICIAL LOVE: 1 Corinthians 8 I want to start out this morning by reminding you of a couple of things that you already know! First, you know about the sacrificial love of Jesus. · He left the glory of Heaven · Came and lived among men to show us how to live! · He also came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing A Discovery Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

An Obedient Church

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Oct 26, 2011

In a day and culture when even people in churches believe they get to "vote" on everything we must remember that we are subjects in a kingdom and our King expects obedience.

Act 1:1-5 (ESV) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

God's choice and election

God’s Sovereign Choice Romans 9:1-33 Introduction Today’s passage in Romans 9 can be difficult to deal with The reason being is that we have a hard time trying to understand God’s infinite mind with our finite mind Today we will look at God’s Sovereign Choice…which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Belongs Unto God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2008

Verse upon verse study in the book of Romans. Here every reader can see the contrast between God’s love and His wrath. Every man will choose!

Judgment Belongs unto God Text: Romans 2:1-16 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Deliberately

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 29, 2008

Our way of living must be deliberate

1. Define Both Words a. Living – the process of sustaining or maintaining a way of life b. Deliberately – carefully thought our & done intentionally 2. Poor planning & no planning almost synonymous a. Mid July Farmers talking – 1 notorious for laziness ‘How’s your cotton ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009

The Bible has much to say about the important role our words play in our lives, and all the more when we are speaking the Word of God over our situation.

Speak out your own Miracle! Joshua 1:8 Introduction: I believe that this is a timely message for us as a church. I know God is doing a marvellous work in our midst; some of you here will be surprised of the blessing that will come your way after hearing this sermon. Some of us don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Early Church Fathers Quotations Concerning The End Times

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

A Compilation of the Church Fathers concerning the end times

EARLY CHURCH FATHERS QUOTATIONS CONCERNING THE END TIMES Robert Van Kampen on pp. 22-24 in his book ’The Sign’ says this concerning the Early Church Fathers: "Great church fathers such as Clement of Rome, Barnabas, Justin Martyr, the Pastor of Hermas, Irenaeus, Hippolytus, Melito of Sardis, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible & 2012

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 14, 2009

- People are asking questions - Is the world coming to an end in 2012? - The Bible answers this question

- Roland Emmerich’s "2012" - Independence Da y (96), Day After Tomorrow (04) - $200 million Movie - Called the “mother of all disaster movies” - Tag line “Mankind’s Earliest Civilizations Warned Us” - What are the odds?”, “I thought we would have more time” - US News & World report - 60% believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009

None of us are born into God’s kingdom but all of us are reborn into His family. Thankfully, God adopts us into His family because of what Jesus has done for us.

-I like people who get to the point quickly. -I don’t like beating around the bush. -I’m not a big fan of people who beat around the bush – people who aren’t very direct. -I don’t always like what people who are blunt have to say but I like that they get to it quickly. -At least that way, if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 5, 2007

The Vision God gave to Isaiah

The power of Vision Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: this morning I want to talk to you about Vision, in webters dictionary the word vision is (the power of sight, ability to see, a supernatural appearance) the power of sight is very powerful. We are able to see all of the wonderful and beautiful things of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational