Sermons on Finding Purpose In Life:

Measuring Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009

I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Your Brother

Contributed by Richard Reid on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus words to Peter. They also apply to us!

Strengthen your Brother Luke 22:32 3/4/09 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." At this time Jesus has just finished having communion with His disciples. Jesus makes a statement that someone is going to betray him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning February 8, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#7] GOD WILL… Exodus 6:1-8 Introduction: Last week, we listened to Moses as he pointed out to God that God had not come through with His promises and that God was making him look ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect In 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Christians can expect the enemy of God, the Devil to be hard at work attacking them personally and attacking the church collectively. Christians can expect God to continue to be on the Throne and Christians can expect Gods plans to be right on track.

What Christians should expect in 2009 Matthew 24:3-34 Psalm 118 Happy New Year everyone! What should we expect in 2009? Will the economy continue to fall? Will Israel and the Palestinians ignite a world war? Will Barack Obama lead the United States through their perilous times and a new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doxology Of "The Songs Of Degrees.”

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 13, 2008

This series of psalms ends, as all worship should, with the voice of praise and thanksgiving. Our prayers, worship and waiting upon the Lord should lead us to bless the Lord, and bid all others do the same.

The Doxology of “The Songs of Degrees.” Psalms 134:1 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. This series of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Runs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Love is the greatest force in all the world, enduring even until the world to come

Pictures of a fathers heart A Love that runs, Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 [paga /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, steps out of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 8, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Steps To Revival

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 5, 2007

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel impact and influence the nations, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Serving God With A Perfect Heart"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 5, 2007

Amaziah served God with an imperfect heart? Using the text: "Seven Steps to a Perfect Heart"

Key Verses: (2 Chr 25:2 KJV) And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. (2 Chr 25:9 KJV) And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tag Team

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Team work in the body

Tag Team Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2008

A message on the necessity of salt in the world and it’s characteristics.

You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Intro In the Beatitudes Jesus sets before us a word picture of the inner spirit of a genuine Christian (Matt. 5:3-9) The Master continues the Sermon on the Mount with lessons of Christian discipleship by describing in graphic terms the influence of such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Facing The Giants"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 15, 2008

Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:

Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist