Sermons on From Externals To Internals:

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

From A Sob To A Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

From a Sob to a Song: Learn from Habakkuk How the Lord Leads from Confusion to Calm

It started with four highjacked airplanes and three downed buildings resulting in the deaths of 6,000 people. How did you react when you first found out about the attacks? For me it was scepticism. It looked more like a movie than reality. When the frightful facts finally sank in I was reminded ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

From Knowledge To Conviction:

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2004

Christians must grow in their faith. It is not enough to just know about being a Christian, we must put the knowledge into action

“From Knowledge to Conviction: Growing Up Without Growing Stale” 11-21-04 Intro: Food that expires or goes bad Bread left out Juice or Milk that has spoiled Twinkies- do not have an endless shelf life- Go bad after 25 days The key to spiritual maturity is to grow up in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Sin

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

Many people struggle to live holy lives. God has made provision for your deliverance from the power of sin. this message exposes God’s mind on the subject.

DELIVERANCE FROM SIN What is sin? Sin is a transgression of the law. When a man breaks the law, that man is said to have committed a sin. There are several factors that could be responsible for this but more prominent amongst these reasons is ignorance. Incidentally, ignorance is never accepted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Bitterness To Blessedness Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004

Christmas: The flip-side of life’s bitter experiences. Or God’s answer to our failures.

Christmas time—the holiday season—should be a time of love, joy, and fellowship… a time of celebration and anticipation. But for all too many it’s a time of reflection on past failures… on broken dreams… on emptiness… on missed opportunities. For those who rejoice, they have taken God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

God provided the "Manna" for the children of Israel in the Wilderness. He also sent down the "Bread of Heaven" in the person of Jesus Christ. However, it may not come in the form we expect, but the bread does come from heaven.

Manna! What is it? Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 09-12-04 Exodus- The mass exit of the children of Israel from Egypt. They had been slaves to the Egyptians for years. Chapter 14 God splits the Red Sea and the walk across on Dry Land. Chapter 15 they rejoice and sing praises ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Echoes From Eternity

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001

Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advice From A Veteran

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001

Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lost From What?

Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001

We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Coping To Conquering

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale From The Cript

Contributed by Roger Carson on Jan 9, 2002

Story of Lazereth

It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even what was wrong. The doctors had come and gone leaving behind potions and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Smallville Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2002

Judges 14 tells us that Samson’s relationship with the Philistine woman was "from the LORD." How could that be? And what can this chapter in Samson’s life teach us?

OPEN: Commenting on the "Spiderman" movie, a critic noted that the famous kiss (where Spiderman kissed the heroine while hanging upside down in the rain) was actually not a kiss at all. The actor put his mouth up to hers but actually didn’t kiss her because - between having to wear his mask and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberation From Loneliness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002

This six part sermon series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s Slaying The Giants In Your Life.

Slaying the Giants In Your Life Series "Liberation From Loneliness" 2 of 6 May 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A recent Gallop poll said 4 out of 10 Americans admit to frequent feelings of intense loneliness. *The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-11, Psalm 102:3-7

Denomination: Baptist