Sermons on Founder:

Becoming Great

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Explains why Christians should be and how to become great. Expanded outline.

BECOMING GREAT - Matthew 20:20-28 If you look at this passage, and the passages surrounding it, it is easy to get upset with the disciples, especially with James and John, for their narrow-mindedness, for their inappropriateness, and for their poor timing. In this passage we find Jesus is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Counterfeit Believer Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 28, 2007

My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, the beautiful attracts the ugly, the rich attr

THE ANATOMY OF A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER Acts 8:9-20 My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

You've Come A Long Way, Baby Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2006

Wise believers impress and attract wisdom seekers to the God of the Bible.

You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (I Kings 10: 1-13) 1. FRANKFORT, Ky. - Pamela Anderson is leading a charge to remove a bust of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders from the state Capitol. The actress called the Kentucky native’s likeness "a monument to cruelty" to chickens in a statement issued by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

How To Identify A True Apostle

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 25, 2005

There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures.

HOW TO IDENTIFY A TRUE APOSTLE There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Do Church Right Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Three Houses

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 7, 2005

The Lord must build the "houses" in our lives: Our Home, our Church, our Body.

Ps 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Today’s message is about three houses we have in our lives. 1. Your house or home this place where you physically live. 2. Your church house; the place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

The Way Of Salvation: Jesus, Not Jesus Plus

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 13, 2005

A survey of the big message of the book of Galatians

Islington Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Galatians Scripture reading: Acts 15 The way of salvation: Jesus, not Jesus plus A. The book of Galatians: Cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation I hope you read the book of Galatians this past week. It is a very special book for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Before The Crown Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Examining The Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ