Sermons on Fathers Day:

Signs Of Famine Series

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001

There are great needs in the Church today, which can be identified as Signs of famine. But they can be changed by moving in steps of faith.

(Part 1 in a series called "Signs of Famine, Steps of Faith.) I want to take you back and do a quick overview of this chapter. Of course, we have greatly discussed vs. 1-7, of the recovering of the ax head, the cutting down of trees and obstacles that stand in our way of progessing in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of Famine Series

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001

There are great needs in the Church today, which can be identified as Signs of famine. But they can be changed by moving in steps of faith.

I want to take you back and do a quick overview of this chapter. Of course, we have greatly discussed vs. 1-7, of the recovering of the ax head, the cutting down of trees and obstacles that stand in our way of progessing in the direction of expansion. That’s what we’ve been seeking to do, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Is Where You Started Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 2, 2001

God has given us a safety net to work over as we cross the bridge of life. That safety net is God’s grace.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 3 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a picture of the religious sinner who sits in the pew week after week but is not saved. John 3:16, preached to a religious sinner.

Picture # 3: The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus John 3:1-21 The Surgeon General teaches us that the key to good health and physical fitness is plenty of exercise, a balanced nutritional diet, and the proper amount of rest. The Surgeon General doesn’t mention that we have a body and a soul. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2001

Even in times when life doesn’t make sense we need to place our trust in God!

Who Do You Trust? Selected Passages September 23, 2001 Introduction In May 1995, Randy Reid, a 34-year-old construction worker, was welding on top of a nearly completed water tower outside Chicago. According to writer Melissa Ramsdell, Reid unhooked his safety gear to reach for some pipes when a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Spirit Walk

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Walking in the Spirit, Not Flesh!!

A SPIRIT WALK Gal 5;16-26 Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone in every church Could get along with each other in a Christ like manner. Or better still – wouldn’t it be nice if every church got Together and prayed for each other (the Baptist for the Pentecostal and the Methodist and so forth) Man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Deal On Temptation

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Man Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 15, 2005

This message looks at three typoes of people described by Paul, and their standing before God

WILL THE REAL MAN PLEASE STAND UP! 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRODUCTION: the apostle Paul has spent the beginning of his letter laying down his foundational thinking regarding the necessity and priority of the message of the cross. He has declared that divisions in the church were a result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Dead

Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005

THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU ARE TRULY DEAD OR NOT IS TO FIRST FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ALIVE

ARE YOU DEAD JOHN 11:14 INTRO: A) DO YOU EVER NOTICE HOW PEOPLE TEND TO REACT TO DEATH B) MOST OF THE TIME THEY WON’T EVEN USE THE WORD C) WE SAY THINGS LIKE 1) WELL THEY PASSED AWAY 2) THEY’RE NO LONGER WITH US 3) THEY’VE GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD D) BUT JESUS DIDN’T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH E) HE ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

"What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

An overview of the trials of Jesus

The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Has Risen, Just As He Said"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2005

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

Matthew 28:1-10 “He Has Risen, Just As He Said” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Sometime very soon, Jeanne and I will have a new baby girl. And there will come a time when she is old enough that I will take her to her room, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The Unfaithful Wife Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on May 21, 2004

This is the first of a two part message concerning the message of the book of Hosea. This deals with the marriage between Hosea and Gomer and how it parallels God’s relationship with Israel and in fact, all Christian believers.

To begin a study on Hosea, we must first understand the meaning of the word “minor prophet” which is how Hosea was classified. A minor prophet was only assigned that classification based on the length of his book. It had nothing to do with the weight of his message or the length of time that he ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2004

Prayer is man’s activity that opens the door to God,through prayer we join with God to create a better world.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the grandmother that bought her grandson a book of prayers? The little boy read a prayer every night before he went to sleep. One night he got in bed and had forgotten to read his prayer. The lights were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004

Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loose The Colt

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 23, 2004

Giving the Gospel legs -- a message on evangelism, and sharing our faith.

LOOSE THE COLT AND UNTYING YOUR POTENTIAL Luke 19:30-34 This morning, I come to you with what I believe is a positive message. It’s a message for us today. I find that in my times of prayer and fasting for this church body, and seeking God for direction, that one resounding theme keeps on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:30-34, Mark 11:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God