Sermons on Figure:

The Picture Of A Friend

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2004

This message uses Paul’s friend, Onesiphorus, as an example of the kind of friend we should be to one another.

“THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND” 2 Tim. 1:16-18 INTRO – Are we a “friend”-ly church? Not talking about how we make guests feel when they come in, although that is important. - New members sharing some great insights as to what it is like to walk into MBC for the first time. - Room numbers, Wed. night ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Mis Assumptions

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 30, 2002

Some of the same misassumptions about the Messiah that caused the people of Israel to miss the coming of the Messiah can cause us to miss God’s working in our lives. We’ll look at four Christ-mis assumptions.

I thought about what to do for a Christmas Eve message. I thought about the angels, I thought about the baby in the manger, I thought about the busyness of the season, and carols and hot apple cider and hayrides in the snow – and my mind kept going back, back to Israel, its land and its people at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Optimism In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A reflection on 9/11/01

Optimism In The Face of Tragedy 10/30/01 “We all face tragedy. What’s more, we’ve all received the symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We don’t like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Achievement And Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

Explores what the Bible teaches about ambition.

An excellent illustration of the pitfalls of ambition comes from Shakespeare’s classic work Macbeth. Macbeth probably expected to have ambition delivered in a quite different way then it was. He found the answers to his quest from three witches whose prophesy foretold who the next king of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To True Revival

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003

This message deals with the obstacles inside the church to the church experiencing true revival

OBSTACLES OF REVIVAL JOHN 5:1-8 Introduction: The greatest need of our day is for the local church to experience true revival. God has implanted within my heart a real burden for Revival in local church. As a matter of fact I really believe that if God tarries His coming and I live to see ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermons looks at the need for unity in the church.

Sunday Morning February 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#11] SIBLING RIVALRIES 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: 1. Several weeks ago, my family was all together. There were uncles, aunts, cousins, parents, in-laws, etc¡K all there. We were at mom¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Soil

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001

As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Devilish Defcon 1 (Damnation On Notice) Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon detailing the activities in the Devil’s war room on the night of the divine invasion.

"Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others--the armies of heaven--praising God: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors." Luke 2:13-14 (NLT) All the lights and sirens in the war room suddenly came alive. The status sign, which usually reads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Follow Jesus Without Embarrassing God

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2002

lesson outline based on Tony Campolo’s book of the same title.

HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING GOD A. We ____________________________. (fumble) Discuss the following passages where people don’t see eye to eye in church. Examine the need to acknowledge that we all fumble around and the fact we know in part and do not see things perfectly. Do we then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus Christ is God in human form.

TEXT: John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” MAIN POINT: Jesus Christ is God in human form. TALKING POINTS: 1. Briefly this morning, we are going to take a brief look at the central figure of our faith. I think that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Crying Savior Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon looks at what causes our Savior to cry. This is also a "Palm Sunday" sermon.

Sunday Morning March 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#5](Palm Sunday) A CRYING SAVIOR John 11-12 Introduction: 1. As men, we see crying as weakness. I tell my children, especially my four-year-old daughter, that tears are reserved for when you are hurt or when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Terrible Trumpets (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This is the 9th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the 5th Trumpet Judgment, places, and personalities in Revelation 9.

Sunday Evening, May 26, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#9] TERRIBLE TRUMPETS (Part 2) Revelation 9:1-12 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday evening we studied the first four Trumpet Judgments. Let me remind you that although those four judgments were terrible that the next ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist