Sermons on Fear And Trembling:

It Does Make A Difference What You Believe!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

Those who say: "it doesn’t matter what you believe so long as you are sincere" are espousing a very dangerous and false doctrine. It really does matter what you believe.

IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHAT YOU BELIEVE “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” Hebrews 10:38-39 The statement "It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Barns

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002

Evangelism is like raising oxen.

"Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox" (Prov. 14:4). INTRODUCTION: What does this have to do with evangelism or missions? I. EVANGELISM IS MESSY. A. Like the oxen in this proverb, dealing with people--bringing in new people and working with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Would You Bind The Hands Of The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Sep 21, 2002

Many people today, just like the soldiers in the garden of Gesthamene have learned how to bind the hands of the Lord.

“HOW WOULD YOU BIND THE HANDS OF THE LORD?” John 18:12 “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” This creature called Man has incredible abilities and his knowledge is ever increasing. During his existence he has learned to do the most unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

The amazing grace of God is one of the simplest yet hardest to grasp concepts of the Christian faith.

The Simplicity of the Gospel I had some notes taken from someone else’s message (a long time ago?) but have lost the reference. This message uses the fruit of those notes. Thanks to the co-author. I believe God is the true Author of every message to His people. (the Philippian jailer) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Line Crossers

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002

Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Any Old Bush Will Do

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 19, 2002

God is no respecter of person’s, he will use anybody, the only requirement available.

Now the life of moses can be summed up in three periods, We find how moses was divinely preserved from death, how he was placed into Pharoah’s household, adopted by Pharoah’s daughter and raised with all the priviledges of royalty. He was trained as a statesman, as a soldier, as an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 29, 2003

Jesus said he would make us fishers of men, yet we are like Jonah who was called to preach to the people of Ninevah -- we run away as fast as we can!

Jonah 3:1-10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. On the first day, Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bring Three To Vbs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

It is not your responsibility to save souls; it’s your responsibility to share.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Outreach. Why has God blessed Thomas Road Baptist Church for 46 years? 2. Inward focus. What is our greatest threat? "One of the most devastating things that happens in Church Growth is the shift from reaching out, to reaching in." 3. Intentional. Will evangelism come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Acid Test Of True Salvation

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003

A fresh look at the "new birth experience"

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “The Acid test of Salvation” Matthew 7:20-23 Want to bring to remembrance the time in the early part of the 80’s that gold prices went so high that people started bringing in their gold to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Until That First Raindrop Fell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

Comparison of two boats in history that each carried their passengers to death or unto life

"Until that first raindrop fell" 2 Peter 2:4-5 This evening I want to talk with you about two boats in history and two men who were each on one of those prospective boats. One of these men is as well known to you as Moses, Peter, John or Paul but the other has gone unheralded in the last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

That Quitting Feeling Series

Contributed by Frederick Penney on Feb 7, 2003

God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power!

Title: 40 Days Of Running Series title: Experiencing God “Even Prophets Feel Like Quitting” Text: 1 kings 19:1ff the big idea God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power! Introduction: The story of God working in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Grace No Longer Exists To Save The Soul

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

What happens on God’s great judgment day and there is no room to kneel and pray?

"When Grace no longer exists" Revelation 21:1-7 Want to read to you from 2 Peter 2:4-5 and share the story of a man we may have never regarded as a preacher of righteousness. In Genesis 6 and 7 there is the story of a boat in time when God came down and spoke to this same preacher of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Want The Church To Grow But I Don't Want Any More People Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is God’s desire but I really don’t want people I am afraid of to worship here.

This idea came from notes I recieved from my Mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want The Church to Grow But I Don’t Want Any More People Acts 6:1-7 During the summer of 1993 I was working with a missionary congregation in South Georgia. We were having a Men’s meeting to discuss how our summer had gone and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #3 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is God’s Plan but I don’t want people who have not been through the same area of Growth I have.

I recieded this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #3 Acts 15:1-5 A Christian man owned a barber shop, and one night during a Gospel Meeting he felt greatly burdened to do more for the cause of Christ. So he went out and got a copy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ