Sermons on First Miracle:

The Power Of Music - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2005

Why would Paul emphasize the importance of music in our lives? What is it about "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" that can change our lives... and the lives of others around us?

OPEN: Jim Serian tells of the time when one of his congregation’s organizations “The Women’s League” wanted to announce a new project they had undertaken for the church. On that particular Sunday morning during the announcement time, the President of the Women’s League came up to announce a new ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

Week four in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

14, March 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK FOUR: FOCUS Introduction: The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. So her father gave her some words of wisdom. He said to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Mennonite

We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004

How to overcome knowing God is in control

WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven

Contributed by Don Austin on Apr 24, 2004

Christian Encouragment

“Heaven” Revelation 21:1-5 This chapter gives us a bit of a preview of what heaven looks like. I never had a dream, or vision, or read it in the newspaper, I heard no voices or saw it on any Tele evangelists broadcast. I got saved about 24 years ago. I’ve not been perfect, many sins, many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Companionship 2- Temper

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - It was not the apple on the tree but the pair on the ground that caused the trouble in the garden. That’s like a gun. There is nothing wrong with a gun. It’s what people do with the gun that makes it bad. The problem was the disobedience of Adam and Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have A Role To Play

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004

1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit was given to 1. enable us to experience God. 2. to empower us to live for God. 3. to make us a part of a kingdom.

The sign next to the expressionless face said: “The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100.” So several people gave it all they had. For hours they pulled their faces into strange contortions, told jokes, made fun of him, did stunts — but nothing worked. He was totally unmoved and his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian And Government #3 - Allowing Christ To Rule Your Entire Life Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 7, 2004

Last of 3-part series about government and political action. This one about how our relationship with God should influence every area of our lives, including our politics.

The Christian and Government #3 ¡V Allowing Christ to Rule Your Entire Life Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:21 June 7, 2004 Introduction (Note: you will need several items for the object lessons in this message: Object Lesson 1: „Ï 5 empty bowls, each labeled God (or Church), Family, Work, Recreation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become Righteous

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

This message answers the question, "How do you obtain, accrue, get righteousness? How can you go from having no righteousness to being declared full of righteousness?

How to Become Righteous Romans 4:1-5; 13-15 Americans are more in debt than ever before. It’s worse than you think… Last week we talked about the debt we owe God; how we all start out in life in a hole, so to speak, with God. God declares us unrighteous because of sin – Romans 3:10. This starts at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal, Bravery, And Bravado Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In the arrest or Jesus we see the worst and the best man can muster - and how its not enough without the strength of our Lord.

Bravado: "a pretense of courage." It comes from an Old Spanish word "to swagger." Webster’s defines bravery as: "quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear." Betrayal: "To deliver into the hands of an enemy in violation of a trust or allegiance" Today we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 9 "Ananais and Sapphira"

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rewards From Men Vs. Rewards From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 3, 2005

Message discussing doing what is right for the applause of God rather than the applause of men.

Rewards from Men vs. Rewards from God Matthew 6:1-4 May 1, 2005 Introduction I heard about a man who went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the famous and impressive Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv to take in a concert by the famed Israel Philharmonic. The man was admiring the unique ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2005

A LOOK AT GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, HIS MANIFESTATIONS, HIS POWERS AND HIS WORKS.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ABIMBOLA SALU. God the Holy Spirit is the third person in the blessed Holy Trinity. Even though He is a spirit, he is alive and is a person. He exists in unity with God the Father and God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit, He completes the triumvirate. Our first contact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist