Sermons on Feast Of First Fruits:

Ain't Afraid To Fight

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

God is looking for warriors

AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-36

Denomination: Baptist

Under Siege

Contributed by James May on Apr 22, 2007

In these last days, we are a church under siege by the powers of darkness, but we will prevail because we are armored by God.

Under Siege By Pastor Jim May On May 23, 1863, nearly 30,000 Union soldiers were camped in a semi-circle around one of the most unlikely places in the country. Just 35 miles north of where we are right now there was a fort built on a high bluff overlooking a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pick And Mix Spiritituality

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007

This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is . . . The One Who Cares About Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 8, 2008

A consideration of Jesus’s care about us and for us, specifically looking at how He meets our daily, earthly needs as well as our physical, health needs.

Jesus Is . . .The One Who Cares About Us Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 7) Matt 9:36 April 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction [Special: Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles] A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s song, Eleanor Rigby, reflects a truth common to us all: many times we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Problem? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If our church vanished tomorrow, would our community notice…or even care? This question is a question we need to ask ourselves!

1. Joke/Story/Multiple choice question (powerpoint) a. I would like you to raise your hand if you think this is the primary purpose of our church. You can vote more than once. i. Our church‟s purpose is conduct worship services that help our people experience God. ii. Our church‟s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Woe To The Bloody City

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon shows how Nahum revealed the nature of the wrath of God.

Woe To The Bloody City Text: Nahum 1:1-6 Introduction: In over 23 years of ministry I don’t think I have ever preached a message from the book of Nahum. Not only that, but in all my years as a Christian I don’t believe I have ever heard a message on Nahum, and I would take an educated guess and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of Evangelism

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In our text from Acts 18 I see the responsibility of evangelism. 1- We must preach Christ even though we are tentmakers 2- We must continue to preach until people stop listening

INTRO.- ILL.- A church member of John Henry Jowett’s church said that he heard Jowett preach every Sunday and a friend responded with: "WHAT A TERRIBLE RESPONSIBILITY!" It is terrible to have to listen to some preachers and I may well be one of those! But we are supposed to be responsible when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008

The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace Eternity Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2008

Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, "What then?"

Title: Embrace Eternity Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, “Then what?” Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand And Fight: Let's Get Offensive Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

The Sword of the Spirit

Stand and Fight: Let’s Get Offensive Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 11th, 2007 This morning we come to the last piece of the armor that God equips us with for the Spiritual battles of life. We’re going to be spending a couple of more weeks wrapping this series up, but as far as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God The Lawgiver

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

God’s purpose in the OT laws

“God the Lawgiver” - Exodus 19 - 2/6/05 If you have your Bibles, join me in turning to Exodus 19. Exodus, the second book in the Bible, describes the events in the exodus, in the exiting, in the departure of the Jews from Egypt. Looking back to where we have come so far, we saw God create man to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-3, Exodus 19:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Sure You Are Saved

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007

*4 key questions to help you be sure you are saved.

Be Sure You Are Saved Luke 23:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 20, 2007 *I recently ran across some alarming statements from several well-known pastors and evangelists. -Billy Graham once said that 75-85% of church members are lost. -Vance Havner estimated that over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist