Sermons on Faithful Service:

Bringing Back God's Glory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The capture of the ark and its removal to the land of the Philistines only symbolizes what is already true, what has been true for a long time, the glory of God has departed from Israel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 4 “Bringing Back God’s Glory!” 1 Samuel 4:1 – 6:17 We have seen how Samuel dominates the first three chapters of 1 Samuel and now he fades into the background while the spiritual condition and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaps Of Burning Coals

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

This continues a series on the book of Romans. An extreme gift of grace calls for an extreme response. Paul calls us to love our enemies. Sometimes God’s grace calls us to places we’d rather not go.

This summer we have been traveling the Roman Road Of Salvation with Paul. We began by hearing that there is nothing we can do to earn God’s grace. We will never merit the love God has for us. No matter how good we are, or how bad we can be, God still loves us. Our wrong doings separates us from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Occult And The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002

In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching Message on Luke 15:11-32.

Luke Series #71 July 07, 2002 Title: How to be Restored to a Right Relationship with God. Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002

In the characters of III John, Gaius, Demetrius, and Diotrephes, we learn how to bond and we discover what kills relationships. Designed for "punctuation" by organ music between the sections.

We really need to connect. We are made for fellowship, and if we do not connect with one another, we will dry up and die. We need to connect with God; and we need to connect with one another. When I was the Baptist chaplain at Howard University, it seemed that my students only knew two ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Fallen Christians And The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 20, 2002

What do we do with the brother or sister who brings reproach on the church disgraces us by their sinful behavior?

RESTORING FALLEN CHRISTIANS - The Ministry of Reconciliation Galatians 6.1-3; 2 Corinthians 5.18 Full text of sermon by Jim B. Miller, teaching pastor, Old Town Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Nacogdoches TX, vineyard@netdot.com. INTRODUCTION. In this great spiritual war we are fighting, there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

An expository message focusing on the confrontation between Jesus and an expert in the law.

Getting our Hands Dirty – Luke 10:25-37 By Pastor John Stensrud Luke 10:25 On one occasion a lawyer [stood up] to [test] Jesus. Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 27 He answered "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Hammer And The Donkey

Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001

A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Marriage Bed?

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

God has provided the institution of marriage to make us better individuals living within healthier societies.

Sermon: “What Marriage Bed?” Rev. David Anderson Hebrews 13:4 I want you to take a walk with me. The day is warm, but not heavy as we walk down a small path in a flowered meadow. The grass is still wet with dew. We hear birds singing, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything Is Failing, But Nothing Has Failed

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 5, 2001

Sermon for Senior Adult Sunday; Joshua’s "retirement speech" identifies his sense of God’s promises kept and focuses on claiming the future for the next generation.

Are you a little tired of all the pious platitudes about failure? You know, the folks who tell you that failure is a good thing because you will grow from failure and you will be a better person? I am a little tired of that. I do not want to grow from failure. I want to be a success. I do not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Learn The True Language Of Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001

What it means when God says he loves you and you love God - how agape love is and acts.

May 13, 2001 Romans 12:9-10 Agape is not superficial. It is shown by hating evil and binding yourself to the good, by tenderly loving each other with a brotherly love. Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Dimensional Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

God is crazy about you

Introduction A group of four-through eight-year-olds were asked: “What does love mean?” Their answers vary from the amusing to the profound. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. Love is when you go out to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrificial Act

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001

This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God