Sermons on Free Gift:

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Fresh Starts

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Be confident that Christ who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion; that new thing is that God is completing in us is part of his renewing of all creation.

Fresh Starts a springtime for Good Shepherd Epiphany 7B Isaiah 43_18-21 You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Anglican

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt3 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

REVELATION - Part 3 August 27, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:5-6 As we walk through the Book of Revelation together, remember that this special message has been given to reveal God’s truth, not conceal it, and to clarify God’s eternal purpose, not mystify it. This work was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Simple Life Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Chrisitan Stewardship This sermon is Part II of a story I wrote as the capstone of the entire stewarship series.

Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Last week we began a story about a young spoiled prince whose parents were at their wits end. They conspired with an old friend who had the prince secretly taken by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Intro To 2 Peter Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

An Introduction to 2 Peter.

Lesson II Introduction to 2 Peter IV. I want to mention Five things that Peter deals with in this second letter. A. The First thing is “The standard for Christian living is the witness of the Prophets and Apostles.” Note: The standard for Christian living is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Seeds And Bodies

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2006

This text examines the resurrection of the dead and the difference between the natural and spiritual body in view of the resurrection.

February 11, 2006 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-49 But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 1. Part Three. The People Of The Congregation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 10, 2006

Demonstrates what Christians are to do when God brings troubles and trials into the lives of their neighbors and associates.

PSALM 107 PART 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGREGATION PLEASE TURN TO PSALM 107 OR TO THE TRANSLATION OF PSALM 107 WHICH I PREPARED FOR YOU. I SHALL READ VERSES 32-43. This section describes true Christians, the people of the congregation who gather regularly in churches to praise the Lord. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Making A Difference In The Community Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Christians Making a Difference in the Community

Christians Making a Difference in the Community Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction One of the great debates consuming our society today is the debate over the separation of church and state. The debate finds its source in a statement made by Thomas Jefferson in the 1800’s concerning the “wall of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Drinking From The Well

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2006

A message for humanity from the Woman at the Well who had a "Close Encounter of the God-Kind".

DRINKING FROM THE WELL By Pastor Jim May Our weather on this cool, damp morning is nothing like it was on one day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Many Facets Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There are manny facets to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Farewell To The Flesh (Mardi Gras Carnival)

Contributed by James May on Feb 15, 2004

This sermon deals with the evils of Mardi Gras and its effect upon the heart, mind and soul of men, especially Christians who take part in the revelry.

FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Since we live in south Louisiana, I think it would be timely for this message concerning the Mardi Gras season. It’s that time again; the time for King Cakes, Purple and Gold decorations, costumes and decadence beyond description. This is the time when the true heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

“Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Substitutionary Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2004

See how Caiaphas unknowingly spoke the truth about Jesus while trying to plan for his crucifixion.

March 3, 2004 John 11:47-53 “Here is this man performing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” 49 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran