Sermons on Firm:

How Do I Get On God's List?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Nov 29, 2000

This sermon tells how to make sure our names are in the Book of Life.

Do y’all remember way back in elementary school, whenever the teacher had to leave the room for some reason? She’d assign someone to come up to her desk and keep watch over the class, lest they do something they weren’t supposed to - like talking or laughing or throwing spitballs. If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Power Over Satan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Let’s contrast the power & authority of Jesus & of Satan in our lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. One of the great conflicts of life is the conflict over authority. "Who is in charge? Who controls what is going on?" This conflict occurs in the home between parents & children. It occurs between students & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living An Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

First of six sermons about living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living An Intentional Life Introduction This week we are starting a new series titled, “Living An Intentional Life”. During this series, it is my desire to focus on the priorities of life and what we can do to assure that they are accomplished. To begin my study for this series, I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouraging News From Yourself

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

A review of David’s personal encouragement

There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be There Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere!

Be there or be nowhere! -- Part 1 Power Point slide 1 Thesis: We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere! Texts: Psalms 119:175a states, “Let me live that I may praise you…” Introduction: Let me ask you a question. When did you start living? Many would say when I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Deuteronomy 11:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

“The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy: "The Way To Happiness” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 4, 2002

Many Christians are not happy because they are missing this one beatitude in their life.

Imagine if you would a fork in the road. To the right the road is named “Merciful Avenue” and it leads to happiness. To the left the road is named “Cruelty Avenue” and it leads to misery. Illustration: Happiness - A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Is Like...

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004

From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Father Knows Best

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

We earthly fathers must follow our Heavenly Father’s Advice on being a godly father. Our Father knows best!

OUR FATHER KNOWS BEST EPH. 6:1-4 I. 10 REASONS ITS GOOD TO BE A MAN 10.You NEVER NEED TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS, you are never lost, so you say! 9 .You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8. If someone forgets to invite you to something he can still be your friend. 7. You can drop by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Christ's Passion For V.i.c.t.o.r.y. Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

The death of Jesus Christ will affect you– I just pray you’ll allow it to bring Victory!

A. We want to Welcome all of you to the Lewes Church of Christ. What a special day and a special time! B. Series: For the last month, I’ve been preaching a sermon series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Now, I’m not much of a movie goer, but I got the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Of The Reconciled Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 4, 2004

In this sermon we will examine the reconciling work of God in the life of the believer and what He has called all of us to be.

Colossians 1 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

Freedom In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what is true christian freedom

Freedom in the Christian Life I want you to watch a video clip from the film Braveheart. Freedom is a very precious commodity. We hear a lot about freedom today. There are wars fought over it, legislation enacted to give people freedom, protests marches, freedom of speech, freedom of religion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Powerful Prayers

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 11, 2004

WE SEE THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM SHOWS PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER, THE PRAYER OF JOSHUA SHOWS POSTURE IN PRAYER,AND THE PRAYER OF JABEZ SHOWS PETITONS IN PRAYER.

POWERFUL PRAYERS GENESIS 4:25-26 Since that day in history, some 10,000 years ago, Christians have been bombarding heaven with their prayers. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, some for self, some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private , some public, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Be Empowered Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 10, 2008

We are in the easter season and this is an awesome time for us to share our story of how God brought us out of a sin filled life and into a life filled with hope for life now and hope for what is to come.

Spring Life Part 1- This series theme is being preached all over the country by Wesleyan pastor’s for the 2008 Easter season. The outline of each message is inspired from the denomination but the content is original to Pastor Ryan Akers. Be Empowered Pastor Ryan Akers Easter Season! What an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan