Sermons on Fleshly Wisdom:

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Good Resolutions

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001

How do you make good New Year’s Resolutions?

Making Good Resolutions Providential Planning James 4:13-17 In James 4, James pictures a typical Jewish Merchant, making resolutions for the next year. James concludes by saying in verse sixteen, that boastful resolutions are “evil.” Our immediate reaction is, “what is wrong with making plans ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Gifts God Has Given You

Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001

Part 3 of three part series on Spiritual Gifts

Understanding and Unwrapping God’s Gifts To You Romans 12:9-16 (Part 3 of 3) INTRODUCTION There is an old fable about some animals that started a school. The school had classes in swimming, flying, and running. The duck was a good swimmer -- but had to drop swimming in order to practice running, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use It Or Lose It!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

Stir up your gift and study!

My son studied Kinesiology and double majored in sports medicine. So much for like father; like son. I consider sports to be a major waste of time. Nonetheless, my son’s goal is to be a personal trainer and one day own a health club that will put the rest to shame. Of course, I wish him well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002

We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “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: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel, The Power Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

LISTEN – for 2,000 years people like Paul have given it ALL up for Christ and His Gospel – Why? That’s what I want us to try to answer today – in a message about divine weapon #2 - The Gospel – the power of God.

The Gospel, The Power Of God Divine Weapon #2 It was dark, it was cold – he had been in these cramped quarters for quit some time. He wasn’t sure whether it was day or night. Nor was he sure just how long he had been there. Now he had always wanted to come back to this city, but he had hoped it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

David was encouraged by a friend in one of his darkest hours.

Encouragement in a Dark Hour II Samuel 15-17 In his fine little book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates a true story. It didn’t happen to him but to a friend of his while he was vacationing in the Bahamas. What attracted the friend’s attention was a large and restless crowd ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Affluenza

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2005

Affluenza is a dangerous illness that Christians are either afflicted with or susceptible to, and we must be on guard against it.

Affluenza TCF Sermon October 23, 2005 There’s a illess going around. You’ve definitely heard of it, even if not by the name I’ll use today. It’s not the bird flu. It’s not the regular flu for which many of you have already gotten flu shots, or will be getting one soon. It’s not one of the more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Timetable

Contributed by James May on Nov 29, 2005

The story of Creation in Genesis, carries a message that affects all of us right now. Those 6 days tell us more than meets the eye. I believe that we are living in the 6th day, nearing the beginning of the day of rest.

GOD’S TIMETABLE By Pastor Jim May While most of the Psalms were songs and poems of worship written by David, the sweet singer of Israel, this Psalm is attributed to Moses, and was a prayer that Moses prayed unto God as he led the Children of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land. Let’s read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 9, 2005

2nd in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“ALWAYS WINTER, NEVER CHRISTMAS” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 2 Genesis 3:1-6 & 1 Corinthians 10:13 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) If you were to write a story, how would it begin? Most of the world’s greatest stories begin, or at least are set up early on, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Working It Out 2006

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This is a revision of an earlier Mother’s Day Message on how God uses Women to make a difference

God is Working It Out 5/14/2006 Exodus1:8-22 Ephesians 6:10-18 Text Exodus 2:1-10 Some times when we start something, we are not sure what it’s going to look like when its finished. It’s like the little girl who was busy drawing and coloring with great intensity. Her mother ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptations Senior Citizens Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations common to senior citizens

(adapted from a messages by Mark Jones, Bob Russell, and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; JOSHUA 14:6-14 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS SENIOR CITIZENS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2006

We must have our roots grown deeply in Christ if we are to find spiritual sustenance and stability.

Roots, Ripples & Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part One TCF Sermon July 9, 2006 What do you think of when you think of roots? You might think of trees or plants. You might think of anything else that grows. Maybe you think of the miniseries that appeared on TV in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational