Sermons on Forward In Faith:

When The Spirit's Got You, You've Got You Too Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 7, 2004

The final sermon in a series of 10 sermons on the fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin my last sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. I hope you’ve been touched and challenged as we’ve looked at each of these. None of us are mature in every fruit of the Spirit. Perhaps you’re very strong in the love, joy & peace departments, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks In All Circumstances

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

Give thanks IN all circumstances. A few reasons why: 1) our hope is eternal, beyond any earthly circumstances 2) God work out all circumstances for the best 3) God is with us in the circumstances we are in; 4) it will produce graceful words, 5) it will ch

Why is it that we must be reminded to set aside one day a year to be thankful? Should we not be thankful every day? Yes; but unfortunately we don’t always remember to do what we should. And that’s why many Holiday was setting a day aside to remind us of what we should be doing. We need Mother Day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Danger Of Do-It-Yourself Series

Contributed by Phil Campbell on Mar 28, 2002

Naomi and her family have wandered a long way from God’s promises - what sort of welcome will she find when she turns back?

When it comes to handyman repair jobs, I reckon there’s a strange fascination. There is for me, anyway. If you want anything fixed around the house, CALL ME. You’ll probably be sorry. Because to be honest, the problem is, in my own mind, I’m BOB THE BUILDER. But in practice, all I usually do is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Satan....no Sin

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 4, 2002

Satan can take us out of the church but he can’t take the church out of us. Learn how people in the Bible said no to Satan and to sin. When we say say no to satan and to sin God will bless us beyong measure.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: NO SATAN....NO SIN “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 that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courage, Opposition And Prayer Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2002

How prayer is the right response to opposition of any type -- spiritual, financial, physical, etc.

November 3, 2002 The job to which God called Nehemiah was to leave being a comfortable captive in the service of Persian king (Artaxerxes), and travel to the home of his ancestors, Jerusalem; it was there the work of rebuilding the crumbling walls of a defeated people was to take place. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Speaking The Bloody Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 23, 2004

How the Jews asked for Jesus’ blood to be on them and their children, and how their wish came true in more ways than one.

March 24, 2004 Matthew 27:24-26 24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” 25 All the people answered, “Let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 28, 2004

Jesus was preparing to die.

PREPARE TO DIE! John 11:45 – 12:11 S: Jesus, Death, Sovereignty, Worship Th: The Road to the Cross Pr: JESUS WAS PREPARING TO DIE. ?: How? KW: Events TS: We will find in our study of John three events that show how Jesus was preparing to die. The _____ event was the… I. SCHEMING (45-53) II. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Temples Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2004

A look at what it took for Solomon to build the temple.

He walked across the dusty stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship on this ground? Would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk In Wisdom-Walk With God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

If we want to live wisely then we must walk with God.

“Walk In Wisdom? Walk With God” Proverbs 1 Last week we began our new study of Solomon’s book of Proverbs. I hope that you walked away from our study thinking to yourself, “Those ancient wisdom sayings of Proverbs are more relevant to my life today than anything being offered by the authorities ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002

It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Going Where The Action Is--Perspectives On The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

When Jabez cried out to God “enlarge my territory” he was looking at his present circumstance and concluding, “Surely I was born for more than this"--this message will help us to see where to go where the action is in the Jabez territory.

Today is part 4 of 6 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Going where the action is and some perspectives on the Jabez territory. We are examining the prayer of Jabez. Some of you may have it memorized by now: “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Blood, Sweat And Tears Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 18, 2002

An authentic biblical community relates to Jesus’ humanity. The Garden of Gethsemane gives us an intimate look at our God who willingly became human.

His Name is Jesus – Part 3 March 17, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community relates to the humanity of Jesus. INTRODUCTION Well, it’s official. I have been diagnosed with March Madness. It’s the illness that comes upon all true basketball fans this time of year. I would guess some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Christ Number One In Your Life

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002

Is Christ first in everything in your life? How do I know if I’ve made him number one? Listed are three ways you can tell.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVE YOU MADE CHRIST NUMBER ONE? “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; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Counselor Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 23, 2004

We are to be satisfied in our calling.

THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR I Corinthians 7:1-16 S: Marriage (sexual health) C: To live within your call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to be satisfied in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Situations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:1-16 situations in which we are to be satisfied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist