Sermons on Found Wanting:

To The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 3, 2002

How does the Church in Smyrna compare to our Church? 2nd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church in Smyrna In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Today we will look at the 2nd church of revelation, the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Confidence Through Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2002

There is an answer to overcoming a lack of confidence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 “Confidence Through Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most painful things that humans often have to live with is a lack of confidence. This lack of confidence causes us all kinds of troubles. Early on, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Do I Go?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002

God must be involved in every aspect of our lives.

I can remember being in several strange cities, at night. A. There was but one question in my mind....”Where do I go from here”. 1. I realized that there really was a way....a road that would lead me out of my puzzle...but which one? a. I can remember driving around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me That Old Time Religion

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 20, 2002

I know people say we have to change because of the times but I serve a savior who never changes and neither do His principles.

GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Text James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” A person must keep himself unspotted from the world. Pure religion does not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Unique Sign

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Why did the shepherds get excited when told that a baby had been born? Why did Simeon and Anna get excited when they saw the baby Jesus? A baby!! So what? So everything - this was the hopes and fears of all the years meeting in Bethlehem that night.

Introduction When a baby is born the new parents get all sorts of different reactions from family and friends: • “Oh, how lovely!” • “Look, he’s got his dad’s eyes!” • “Doesn’t she look just like her mum?” • or, simply, “oh!” But when Mary gave birth to her first son in a stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002

The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"New Direction For A New Year" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002

What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

"New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

What A Long, Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This message tells how mature Christians grow after their born again. 1 of 12

What A Long Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Book of James Series 1 of 12 June 16, 2002 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Let’s look at some of these pictures and see if we can guess who they are. (Will show pictures of some of our older members of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

I think that for a majority of Christians the Book of Revelation is one of the most neglected books in all the Bible. It has a message for Christians today, & yet many never even open it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read the 5th chapter of Revelation in its entirety. It is short, & yet it is such a majestic chapter that there is no place conveniently to stop. (READ Rev. 5.) A. I think that for the great majority of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Fortress And High Tower

Contributed by Donald Curtis on Jul 7, 2002

God is there for our encouragement and protection.

Fortress or Tower MIGDOL Migdol is the ordinary Canaanite word for "watchtower," It means "tower; small fortress; watchtower." The word occurs about 50 times in biblical Hebrew. Migdol means "tower." This is its use in Gen 11:4 (the first occurrence of the word): "And they said, Go to, let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Overcome The Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What Is Good - Song Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2002

How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15

How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15 "Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards our vineyards that are in bloom." (S.O.S. 2:15) Illustration:End of the Road for Fox That Attacked Baby Mon Jul 15,11:14 AM ET LONDON ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea, Love Over Ingratitude Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the Minor Prophets

Today I continue my series on the Minor Prophets by looking at the prophet Hosea. With each prophet, we are forced to look at the very sketchy information they provide about themselves within the word we find written in Scripture. And in each way we try to find the answer to several important ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Transformed By Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Rom. 12:1-3

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Illustration:Dr. J. Elder Cumming contended that "in almost every case the beginning of new blessing is a new revelation of the character of God--more beautiful, more wonderful, more precious." J.O. Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational