Sermons on Fathers Day:

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

"What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001

No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

"What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great Prayer Meetings In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Great prayer meetings in the Book of Acts.

GREAT PRAYER MEETINGS IN THE BOOK OF ACTS I. INTRODUCTION - This was a great prayer meeting because of the following reasons: A. The results - Many things happened when they prayed. 1. An earthquake took place. 2. Everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit. 3. A multitude of people got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Garden

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002

How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?

Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Salvaging Sleepy Sardis Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2002

So that we do not become spiritually drowsy, we learn to take inventory of our spiritual lives through remembrance, obedience, and repentance.

THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN DEAD ORTHODOXY AND DEAD TRADITIONALISM IN A DEAD CHURCH. A DEAD CHURCH WHERE NOBODY JOINS, GETS SAVED OR FEELS COMPELLED TO PUT FORTH ANY EFFORT INTO THE CHURCH’S MINISTRIES. NO WONDER THE LORD CAME UPON SARDIS AND TOLD THEM TO "WAKE UP!" SARDIS WAS A CHURCH THAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mankind's Problem With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004

Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Every Christian Needs To Do To Grow Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Christian life is truly all about. We don’t hear

1.The Priority of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Peter begins this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Want From Me?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

What would you do if you are confronted with the choice of denying Him or being killed. Columbine High School Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. When fellow students on a rampage held automatic w

Four Things Made Peter Fail the Test of Loyalty How did Peter fail? It is important to see that his failure did not just happen overnight. Peter himself took the wrong steps that put him on the road to failure. 1.He Boasted too Much or too Loudly The first step in Peter’s fall was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

A New Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

Christ gives us a new life.

Ephesians 2:1-10 A New Way of Life Introduction A. In Ephesians 1 Paul showed how God worked through Christ to accomplish His purpose. In chapter 2 he discussed what it means to be a Christian and to be a part of God’s purpose. The difference between an unbelieving sinner and a saved believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary Or Stationary

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 24, 2004

Visionary or Stationary ? Which word describes your Christian life ?

Visionary Or Stationary Numbers 13:1-33 Let me attempt to define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or foresight". While the word "stationary" means "not moving or unchanging". I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 11, 2004

Part 5 of the Whole Armor of God series.

The Whole Armor of God Series Part 5 – The Breastplate of Righteousness  SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:14 “14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” PRAYER  BREASTPLATE SLIDE We’ve talked over the past ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Bible Church

An Offer Too Good To Refuse Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

Int his text Jesus says come to me for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus says bring me your pain, your unhelathiness, and I will cleanse you. Come to me with your sins and I will forgive you.

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE Mark 1:40-2:17 INTRO: I’m a sucker for offers “you can’t refuse.” Examples: Bad tie, knife sharpeners, Bamix, Golf swing video, pocket PC (it should have been no surprise).. I’ve had to learn not to believe such offers. Even churches make such offers... Prev: Today, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational