Sermons on Four Woes:

Getting Along With One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 8, 2002

This is the first of four in a series on Ephesians 4. The main theme is the function of the church in the accomplishment of its mission.

Living in the Family of God Drama Getting Along in the Family God’s Doctrinal Statement For years I have resisted the notion of having a “doctrinal statement”. It’s not that we don’t know what we believe or that we don’t want you to know. It’s just that I have a hard time rewriting what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Just A Little While

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 19, 2002

Four things Christ told His disciples would happen "in just a little while".

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thrilling God's Heart

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Four characteristics of the kind of worship that thrills God’s heart, as exemplified in the life and worship of David

Thrilling God’s Heart Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 6:16-18, 24:18-25 INTRO: I want you to imagine that this worship service has just ended, and people are lingering, hugging, milling around, filing out, smiling, laughing, talking to each other: “Wasn’t worship wonderful today?” someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 2 Samuel 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves And. Heirs Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Aug 3, 2001

Part four of the Symbols of the Covenants series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants.

Slaves vs Heirs Opening Song: Just as I Am Scripture: Romans 8:14-17 Review of parts 1 through 3 of Symbols Series Lets begin in Galatians 4:1 because the whole of chapter 3 and 4 are dealing with the old and new covenants. Paul starts here by giving an illustration. (read vs. 1) Now lets ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Parenting: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon is an overview of the series "The Word On Parenting" and a treatment of four essential relationships in successful parenting.

P A R E N T I N G: T H E B I G P I C T U R E Proverbs 22:6 ¡§Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.¡¨ That verse tells me there are two basic gifts we are to give our children: Roots and Wings. Train up a child in the way he should go¡XWe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007

This sermon takes a look at four different groups of people and examines what they thought about Jesus.

Introduction: Jesus knew that his time to be delivered into the hands of his enemies was drawing near. He had told his disciples on two previous occasions that He must go to Jerusalem, and that there He would be turned over to the Religious leaders. He went on to tell them that He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Health Checks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005

There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Invades Life

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 31, 2005

Four facts about God that should lead to a right response to His work in our lives.

Luke 1:1-25 When God Invades Life Woodlawn Baptist Church October 30, 2005 Introduction What comes to your mind when you think about an invasion? If you’ve been around a while you might think about an event, like the Pearl Harbor invasion or the Normandy invasion. Maybe the more recent terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

Paul provides four keys to experiencing the inward and abiding peace that only God can give.

In our last study, as we considered the first five verses of this last Chapter of the Philippian letter, we saw how that Paul urged the importance of there being “harmony in the Lord.” That is, the Apostle stressed the necessity of their being peace between members of the Body of Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005

Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials 2 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us particular tools for service; here are four of the most important ones.

• Most of us have a position, for some it is student; for others it is employed or retired. For others it may be the owner of a small company or large corporation. For some the position may be military or even still housewife or like my self, pastor. • In verse two of Romans five we read that those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials 3 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Mission First Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

The first in a four part series using the Warrior Ethos as a philosophy behind true Spiritual Warfare.

The Warrior’s Code #1 Sean Lester January 8, 2007 I will always place the mission first… Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introductory thoughts a. Every follower of Christ joins in the mission of the church. Jesus issued the order before he ascended into heaven. The order is… a. Go throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Change

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Simon Peter’s experience with Cornelius gives us four lessons about dealing with change.

DEALING WITH CHANGE Acts 10-11 INTRO: Heraclitus said no one could step in the same river twice. So it was and so it is. The rivers keep moving and the world keeps changing. If Alvin Toffler was right in his book Future Shock, the only difference in our day from that of the past may be a more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003

Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ