Sermons on Firm:

Staying Free In Our Inner Man

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 3, 2004

Once we experience the Freedom of Christ...How do we stay Free...this sermon will tell you.

This message is free to use by anyone. I only ask that you send me a quick e-mail to let me know that it helped you. pastorjerryvargo@juno.com Staying Free in our Inner Man Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. Introduction. A. Staying Free in our Inner Man! That is the title of today’s message. God is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 6 - Shoes Of Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004

Part 6 of the Spiritual Warfare Series on the whole armor of God.

The Whole Armor of God Series Part 6 – The Shoes of Preparedness SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:15 “15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” PRAYER SHOES SLIDE King James states, “And your feet shod” (Strong’s #5265) hupŏdĕô – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Tenacious Faithfulness And The Olive Tree Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2004

Christianity and Biblical Judaism will forever be intertwined because of both a common past and a joint future. Christians need to understand this connection if they are to understand their place in God’s Kingdom. And that connection revolves around the

God’s Tenacious Faithfulness and the Olive Tree (Romans 11:16-32) 1. I had lots of fun while I was a student at Moody Bible Institute. 2. I wasn’t much trouble; I tried to obey the rules. 3. But we all have our temptations. 4. For my last two years, I lived on the 3rd floor of the dormitory. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On To Maturity

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2004

Some believers seem stuck in spiritual infancy; the author of Hebrews urges them to advance to the "meat" of Christian faith & doctrine and start discipling others.

“On To Maturity” Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts For a young couple, there’s nothing more wonderful than the birth of a baby. But as much as the parents and grandparents love to hold that bundle of joy, it’s their desire that this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Congregational

Distractions

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004

Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Walk In Victory Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Walk carefully with Christ watching out for false philosophies, trivial traditions and worldly ways and you will win with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone whose life had been changed by God and who began living a life of zeal to the Lord that later, maybe because of higher education, was filled with doubt to the point of forsaking their call? Perhaps you have known of someone who became a Christian and was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

“You have not passed this way before.” “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” We are to spiritually prepare ourselves for what God has in store for us.

WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3 There are several stages in the history of Israel. Each stage is a picture of our own spiritual experience. 1. Israel in Egypt: This is a picture of our bondage to sin before we met Jesus Christ. Egypt is a type of the world. Through Moses God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

" How To Prosper In All Things" Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jan 10, 2005

Second part on a three part series on prosperity. "God wants His children to prosper in every area of life."

Prosperity for 2005 Where we ended last week; 1.Hard work, determination and commitment to God produce prosperity. ”Choose to love the LORD your God and to obey him and commit yourself to him, for he is your life”. “Then you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tree By Stream

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2005

A comparison of the effects of trusting in man and trusting in God based on Jeremiah 17:5-8.

Introduction In academic circles a favourite type of question to ask in an exam or an essay starts with the words ‘compare and contrast’. The task is to discuss the differences and similarities between two different ideas or situations, to show where they are the same and where they are different. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

"Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

“Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Problem Of Immodesty: Some Biblical Principles - Part 1

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively.

Part 1 Introduction A. Text: Col. 3:17. B. Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively. C. Yet it is a Bible subject, so we must give our reverent and obedient attention to it. I. DEFINING THE RELEVANT WORDS A. “Immodest” has many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leading In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

You will be tested and how you lead in times of crisis is the real evaluation of your leadership

Leading in times of crisis Daniel 2 Beginning I thought it my duty to serve on the WG School board. My children would be schooled there and I have an investment in the community that is multigenerational, so I put my name in the hat and ran and eventually served for 5 years on the board. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Marks Of Christian Maturity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

We need to be Mature Christians!

"MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 15:1- 35 God has recorded for us what I believe to be one of the most critical moments in the history of the church. The exciting thing about it is that while it begins with dissension (15:1-2) it ends with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Slaying Your Dragons Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 26, 2008

Part 2 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have"

"Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" Part 2 - Slaying Your Dragons NewSong Church - 11/23/08 [SLIDE] MAIN GRAPHIC This week we continue our teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have." Over the next few weeks leading into the Advent season, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other