Sermons on First Amendment:

The Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

One of the first evidences of revival is a great desire to hear and obey the word of the lord.

The Power of the Word of God Nehemiah 8 Signs that the church needs revival 1. Prayer ceases to be a vital part of the believer’s life. 2. The quest for Bible truth ceases and one grows content with knowledge already acquired. 3. Bible knowledge acquired is treated as external fact and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are We Doing? Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 15, 2004

The first in a series of messages from 1 & 2 Timothy. "The Purpose Of The Church."

Introduction: The contemporary christian group, Casting Crowns, has recently released a song, "If We Are The Body." It says in that song that if we are the body, why aren’t his hands reaching? I will admit, as a pastor, that it is very easy to get side tracked - especially when it comes to growth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004

First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Helps A Soldier

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2004

A Centurion who came to Jesus for help first recognized then submitted to the authority of the Master.

Jesus Helps a Soldier Matt. 8:5-13 INTRO.: Early in the second year of Jesus’ earthly ministry, a soldier came to Him for help. In fact, this soldier was a ranking officer in the Roman army. A Centurion. One commentator notes Centurions were the backbone of the Roman army. He commanded 100 men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Holy Spirit Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 2, 2006

The first in a series concerning the Holy Spirit focusing on His indwelling, sealing power.

Who is the Holy Spirit? General Information The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God’s word reveal each as equal, separate and yet one triune God. We cannot comprehend God because He is God and we are not. However, we must accept the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of The Deceiver Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

When our first parents yielded their lives to Satan, they yielded their kingdom to the devil.

THE KINGDOM OF THE DECEIVER MATTHEW 12:26 A. A CAREFUL STUDY OF THE BIBLE REVEALS 1. That Satan has a kingdom: a. This was acknowledged by the Son of God - Luke 11:18; Matt. 12:26 b. Satan asserted, boldly, before the Son of God, that the kingdoms of this world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Then Me Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

21st in Joshua series. This is about selflessness and putting others’ needs first.

Joshua 19:49-50 – You Then Me This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

March 5, 2006 Communion Meditation and the first sermon of the 2006 Lenten Series

(Introduction to meditation was from Creative Communications for the Parish’s dramatic introduction, ‘This Lenten Road: The Road to Damascus’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish.) (1) Many years ago along one of our coasts a Navy Captain looked into the dark night and saw faint ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 24, 2005

This sermon invites us to look inward instead of at others and fix us first.

"The Man in the Mirror" Psalms 51:1-10; James 1:23-24 There comes a time in each and every one of our lives that we need to take a look at where we are and what we do. We need to examine ourselves and ask the question, “Am I doing my best to serve the Lord?” A lot of us when asking this question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10, Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is the first of three sermons in a series that takes a biblical look at dealing with the storms of life.

Who Do You Trust in Life’s Storm’s? Job 13:15 I. Can You Trust God When You in Extreme Suffering? A. Life’s storm attacked Job financially (Job 1:13-17) The Storms will: • Check where our treasure is located • Check who our master is in reality B. Life’s storm attacked Job’s family ( Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006

Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist