Sermons on Foundational Truths:

Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Are you living in the light or the darkness?

Beauty is the Light and Darkness is the Beast! Question: How far can I go in darkness and still go to Heaven? Question: How close to God can I walk? What Paul is really talking about is the darkness of secret sins. Beauty= Light and Beast= Darkness 1. The Beast of darkness is living with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

God has some expectations for His children and His creation.

The Desire of the Father James 1:16-18 * Parents want the best for their children. In the 21st century American culture, parents go beyond the call to make sure that their kids have ‘all the things that I didn’t have.’ Candidly, this is done with the best of intentions but ‘too much too soon’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011

James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons From Samuel, Saul And David Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE

LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: ACTS 13:21-22 FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS SERIES FOR A GENERAL INTRODUCTION. DAVID TRULY HAD A HEART FOR GOD. THE REIGN OF KING SAUL, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

What God Hates Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN!

WHAT GOD HATES PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ON 1 & 2 KINGS KEY VERSE: 2 KINGS 17: 7-8 FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN! INTRODUCTION: SEE PART 1 OF THIS TWO PART SERIES ON 1ST AND 2ND KINGS. SECOND KINGS DESCRIBES THE DOWNFALL OF BOTH THE NORTHERN KINGDOM (ISRAEL) AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM (JUDAH). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In All The Scriptures

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 6, 2011

All of Scripture speaks of Christ (and leads to Christ).

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 8, 2011 CHRIST IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES Isaac Butterworth Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) ‘He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lanterns, Torches & Weapons

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 5, 2010

Just as the Gethsemane mob sought Christ with their lanterns, torches and weapons, people today (including veteran Christians) come with their lanterns, torches and weapons - misunderstanding the Christ they seek after.

I. RUMOR: AMAZING WHERE IT LEADS PEOPLE & WHAT IT LEADS THEM TO DO A. Somewhere Someone Got The Idea If They We’re To Arrest Jesus = War B. Notice That They Sent A Detachment Of Troops 1. One commentator suggests this amounted to 300-600 soldiers 2. Not only Roman soldiers, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 18:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

If We Say...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 10, 2010

John writes a wonderful letter to encourage us to walk with God and one another in the light of His word. We will see how important it is to speak truth and live by it.

1 John 1:1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we beheld and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life-- 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Known

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 20, 2010

There is one question that has always plagued man and that is; so what about those in the deepest remote parts of the world that have not heard the gospel; will they be exempt from judgment?

Introduction There is one question that has always plagued man and that is; so what about those in the deepest remote parts of the world that have not heard the gospel; will they be exempt from judgment? Let’s examine that question this morning by turning to Romans 1:19-23. Please stand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Clarity Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010

You are not going to be motivated to study the Scriptures if you do not think you can understand them; but the Scriptures are meant for all believers and can be understood at their basic level.

The Clarity of Scripture 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16 1. I was watching a documentary on the English language, and they video transported us to a rural village in part of England where the people are engaging in their rural dialect. Though it was English, I could not understand but a word or two. 2. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life That Counts Found In John 15

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 11, 2009

FROM JOHN 15 WE READ ABOUT THE LIFE THAT COUNTS.

TITLE THE LIFE THAT COUNTS. LETS READ JOHN 15 VERSES 7-11 INTRO. IN THESE VERSES , JESUS CHIRST IS TELLING US HOW WE MAY LET OUR LIVES COUNT FOR HIM. THE LIFE THAT COUNT"S IS: 1.(THE CHIRST CENTERED LIFE.) V.7 IF YE ABIDE IN ME. A.CHIRST CENTERED IN SPIRT. B.CHIRST CENTERED ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

The Blood Of Jesus Will Never Lose Its Power

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

There is Power in the Blood of Jesus

T.T. 1 Peter 1 I have title this sermon The blood of Jesus will never lose its power. When talking about blood as we know it.....human blood 1. Our Blood has a very short life span. 2. The average person has about ten pints of blood in his or her body. 3. Over half of it is liquid, called plasma ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009

The Word of God is pre-eminent. It has the power to change your life and bring down God’s blessings.

The church at Antioch (N of Jerusalem), sent off their first missionaries – read Acts 13:1-4. • There were five pastors (teachers) and they sent Paul and Barnabas out. • They moved to Seleucia, sailed to Salamis, crossed the island to Paphos, and sailed to Perga and then North to Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible