Sermons on Fast And Pray:

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 13, 2003

What is the purpose of life? This series explores our 5 basic, God given, purposes and how to live them out. (Part 1)

Living a Purpose Driven Life (Why am I Here?) Brian A. Moon (Based on the Book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren) I am so glad that each of you has decided to be here tonight because we are about to begin an amazing journey that will lead us to new and exciting places. Welcome to the 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Namaan Is An Island - He Thinks!

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Feb 16, 2003

Namann’s real problem wasn’t leprosy, was it?

Namaan was a powerful man. He was a leader – the chief commander of the army of Aram – a country that today we know as Syria. He was a military man - someone who was used to giving orders and having them followed – a person who expected things to be done his way and without any questions asked – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting To Exhale

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003

This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Two Responses - One Savior

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

From a simple look at the two thieves hanging with Jesus, we find that there are really only two choices to make about Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Last week I said that from Genesis to Revelation there has only ever been one plan of salvation, “for by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”(1) Today we look back at the cross by faith and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of True Happiness

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock-The Roll- The Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 24, 2003

We Today need to check the rock watch it roll and become a part of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Rock – The Roll – The Resurrection! Thesis: We Today need to check the rock watch it roll and become a part of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sermon 2003 Text: Matthew 28:1-15; Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

The Lord had three things to commend this church for, but the rebuke brought focus to the very real problem of loosing your love for Christ.

As I believe the Lord is leading, it is imperative for us to consider exactly what type of church Jesus desires to have. While opinions and ideas could, and probably would run rampant concerning that topic, there is one place the answer may be clearly found. That is in God’s Word. While many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Better Place

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2003

For Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those who have died in the previous year: Those who suffer loss go to a better place emotionally when they cast off unproductive patterns and allow themselves time to receive unconditional love. They

There is something we say to console ourselves when someone dies. It is a phrase I have heard over and over. We say,“I know she is in a better place.” My friend, my parent, my spouse has passed away, but it feels good to think of one truth: “He is in a better place.” By that, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Unconditional Love Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Apr 28, 2003

Sermon shares the unconditional love of God for his people through the story of Hosea and his marriage to a prostitute named Gomer.

Michael A. Murdock Clearing The Path; Minor Adjustments That Clear the Pathway for Major Life Improvements #1 Based on a series from LifeSteps.org April 27, 2003 “The Unconditional Love of God” Hosea 14:4 Introduction During a revival a certain man came into the meeting and sat in the back row. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Hebrews 12:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Blind Or Something?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A look at the implications of Jesus healing of a blind man for him then and for us now.

One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co-pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both appear to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Shane Hodge on May 2, 2003

How grace can change your life and Ungrace can ruin it.

Saved By Grace. Sunday 30th Of March 2003 St Andrews Church Written By Shane J.Hodge Disciple of Christ. Scriptures: Ephesians 2.1-10 Numbers 21. 4-9 John 3. 14-21 For it is by grace that you are saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves it is a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shedding Light On That Relationship

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2003

Jesus is the light of the world.

SHEDDING LIGHT ON THAT RELATIONSHIP John 8:12-30 S: Jesus Th: Light of the world Pr: JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. ?: what? What does that mean to us? KW: Implications TS: We will find in our study of John 8:12-30 that there are three implications to Jesus’ declaration of “I am the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

50-DAYS TO PENTECOST Jesus offers "living water" to those who are thirsty. What prerquisites did Jesus say were necesary in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

✎ When was the last time you fed a baby oatmeal? Peaches or applesauce? How about my all time favorite green beans or peas? Regardless of what you may be serving when your baby does not want to eat his or her entire body gets engaged in the struggle. The jaws become cast iron letting ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Wonders Of A Woman's World Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 12, 2003

All of us, men and women, have doubts about how well we are doing in this world. In this message, we are thinking through seven of the significant doubts that a woman might have. If you answer all these “I wonders” in the right way then your life and fa

MOTHER - Job Description POSITION TITLE : Mom, Mama, Mommy, Mother JOB DESCRIPTION : Candidates must be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist