Sermons on First Miracle:

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence In Influence Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus taught us that a believer should be like salt (Matthew 5:13). We should act, as agents of influence in society, not isolate ourselves from it. Paul moves beyond the analogy to provide some practical ways that Christians can be salt. Paul tells us ho

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I began a series last week called “Leadership and Service Excellence.” It was the introductory message that will serve as the “setup” for many messages to come regarding God-glorifying excellence. We’re not about perfectionism. Neither are we about a snooty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seed Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

How effective is the seed in your life? In this sermon you will find four groups. Which do you fall in?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building Better Relationships Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:22-31 concerning handling conflict and bulding better relationships. Genesis Series #44

Genesis Lesson # 44 April 14, 2002 Read Genesis 21:22-31 Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Seeing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We can have confidence in God.

A SEEING FAITH Habakkuk 2:1-20 S: Understanding God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD. ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study three explanations of why we can have confidence in God. The ____ explanation of why we can have confidence in God ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Neglect Of The Gospel

Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002

The central theme of the church in the preaching of the message of the gospel, the cross of Christ. We are losing that message.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Been Around This Mountain To Long

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2002

We need to go to where God’s blessing are

“YOU HAVE BEEN GOING AROUND THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH. Deut 2:1-7 IS. 57:1,2, 11-15 In our lives we need to be careful of going toward two extremes that have a devastating affect on us. 1. Sitting at ease in our present comfortable position. In this I see that we like things the way they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7, Isaiah 57:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 28, 2002 -- 4th in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon uses a word that might offend some -- some people even think of it as a "dirty word." Many think no Presbyterian would ever use this word, but statistics show Presbyterians do this as m

“Sharing The Good News” April 28, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh -- Senior Pastor John 4:6-43 Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" (His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Man Loves A Woman

Contributed by Kirk Devine on May 5, 2002

Spiritual insight to what it means when a man really loves the woman that God has given him.

WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN EPHESIANS 5:25-33 (From song recorded by Percy Sledge & Michael Bolton) Let me start this message by saying that I have discovered that there are a lot of men and women who really don’t know what to expect when a man loves a woman… Many of us have an idea based on what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002

This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Find True Meaning In Life?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 6, 2002

Life’s true meaning can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The question we ask this morning is indeed a thought-provoking question. Have you ever really thought where true meaning in life is found? I mean, what do we have to do to find this meaning? Do we have to have a special type of spouse or parents? Do our children have to fit some bill? ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Three qualities that God honors drawn from the life of Caleb.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 11 “Give Me That Mountain” Joshua 14:6-15 After years of war and conquest the land of Canaan is finally under the control of the people of Israel. The land east of the Jordan River had already ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002

This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist