Sermons on Footholds:

A Power That Is Stronger Than Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

A Power That Is Stronger Than Sin Romans 5 Romans 4:24-25 - Raised for our justification The primary business of the gospel is to reconcile man to God. To put us in the place where we can again just ask God to take care of us. It puts us back in the garden of Eden. Romans 5:1-11 Where you COULD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Conspirators Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 5, 2000

An exposition of Psalm 16

Islington Baptist Church December 3, 2000 Psalm 16 Scriptures: Acts 2, Psalm 73 READ PSALM 16 I. THERE IS ONE TO WHOM WE CAN CALL FOR HELP v.1 It is with great joy that I say to you that there is one to whom we can go to for help, strength, comfort, courage, wisdom, and guidance. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Battle Armor 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

We are engaged in a spiritual battle. It is as if the school bully has called us outside to fight. Like it or not, we must deal with the situation.

"Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 5 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:13-15 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 23, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-15 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Bible Church

"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

Making Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003

This is the 7th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at making up after a fight.

MAKING UP Song of Solomon 5:9-6:3 In our last study we found Solomon and his wife having a fight. Solomon left and his wife went looking for him. We now find the Shulamite woman talking to the women of the harem about Solomon. The women of the harem talked pretty bad about Solomon. You can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scandal, Deceit, And Betrayal

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

The story of Joseph is an example that in spite of bad experiences from those that we love, we can forgive.

January 4, 2003 A. Favorite children stories from the Bible: 1) David and Goliath 2) Jonah and the big fish 3) Moses and the floating basket 4) Samson and Delilah 5) Noah and the Ark 6) Joseph and his brothers a) Best part of the story 1. His father gave him a multi-colored coat 2. His prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Still In The Beginning!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007

For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purified Or Petrified

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2007

As we draw near to the beginning of a New Year let us examine our hearts. Purify your heart or else it may become petrified.

Purified or Petrified By Pastor Jim May (I was given a large piece of petrified wood on a recent visit to New Mexico. I used this petrified wood as my sermon basis.) We are in the very last days of 2007. In just a few days the New Year will ring in at midnight with all of the blessings and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Watching Out For Me? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

We must learn to COUNT on God as the SOURCE of our protection. Do we depend too much on othe things and find that they disappoint us?

April, 2007 “Who’s Watching Out for Me?” Psalm 121 INTRODUCTION: Today’s Psalm is one of 15 Psalms called the Pilgrim Psalms or songs of Ascent. They were sung by those who journeyed toward Jerusalem or ascended to the temple for the annual feasts. Each psalm is a step along the way. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Resistance

Contributed by David Becker on Nov 27, 2006

God’s people need to part of a resistance movement against the devil. Here are 4 keys areas for us to be involved.

THE RESISTANCE INTRODUCTION During WW2 when Germany overran France, there was a group of men and women who fought behind enemy line, setting underground information links and disrupting the German efforts as they were able, they were known as the French Resistance. There is a tremendous need for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2006

WE need to remember how lost, helpless we were (or are) and remember what Christ did for us (or can do), and through Christ we have (or can have) five things. Outline adapted from Victor Knowles

Sermon for 3/12/2006 Jesus to the Rescue Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: A. On August 28, 1995 two boaters set out on the Haw River near Pittsboro, North Carolina. The river was at flood stage and very hazardous but these two felt like they were “experts” and “experienced boaters.” Well, as you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

How to let God’s power flow through us

A New Beginning Acts 2:1-4 This event that we call the day of Pentecost was the great important event that leads to the fact that we have a church today. After being with Jesus for His years of ministry, being with Him for His forty days after His resurrection and then witnessing his return to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confrontation With The Devil

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 29, 2005

How to face the devil with confidence, and not be taken with his lies.

CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Rev. John W. Gerald I. CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Gen. 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Satan challenges ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist