Sermons on From Externals To Internals:

From Praise To Persecution Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007

This sermon is to remind us that people can praise our work one moment, then persecute us the next.

FROM PRAISE TO PERSECUTION Acts 14:8-20 As we looked at these very scriptures on last week, it was moved in my spirit that the Lord was not through with the text. Last week we saw these great men of God taking the gospel message into the cities of Derby and Lystra. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from sin.

I have always been fascinated with bows and arrows. Ever since I watched Luke Duke hang out the window of the General Lee and shoot a flaming arrow that blew something up, I have been hooked. So this morning, I have asked Walter Rice to bring a bow up here on stage so we can learn more about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Death Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007

This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freed From And Freed For

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon for Reformation Sunday...highlighting that freedom from God is from something and for something

What is freedom for you? In Project News, a recent newsletter of the Australian Lutheran World Service Club, there are a number of stories of people living in India and Nepal. Through the work of the Lutheran World Service and many of its sponsors they have been freed. Freed from a life of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

From Slavery To Redemption Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 15, 2007

This is a look at the opening pages of Exodus and God redemptive work from slavery to redemption looking at the circumstances that brought it all about and its application for us today.

The Book of Exodus: From Slavery to Redemption (Key verse: Ex 6:6)other texts for guidance Ex 1:8 – 17 2:23 – 24. 11:1-5 12:29-30 The book of Exodus theme is one of redemption out of slavery and divine guidance through the provision of God’s law and His guidance through the wilderness to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jewels From Joshua

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Passing the tourch to the next generation

INTRO: A few months from now the Summer Olympic Games will begin. Thousands of athletes from around the world will come to compete. Before the games begin a ceremony “lighting the Olympic Flame” will be held. This process starts in Greece (first Olympics held in 776 BC) where the torch is lit ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From Esther

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Learning from Esther

Sermon Esther 4:16 Learning from Esther Introduction: We learn here that the author of Esther is unknown. Some think possibly Mordecai (9:29). Some have suggested Ezra or Nehemiah because of the similarity of the writing style. Esther was written for the purpose to demonstrate God’s sovereignty ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fire From Heaven

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 16, 2007

God is a consuming fire. When His fire falls, He doesnt only destroy. Find out why God sends fire from heaven.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 1 Kings 18:38 Does God still send fire from heaven? This is the question many people ask. Some wonder whether, fire like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

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 Worry To Peace Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 16, 2006

In Phil 4:4-7, Paul gives three ways to take a bite out of worry, anxiety, and stress.

Phil 4:4-7 Our scripture focuses on a challenge all of us face from time to time – how to deal with worry, anxiety, and stress. Sometimes we deal with it well and handle it in a mature way. At other times we may let it get out of hand. Watch what happens to Mr. Steinbloom. (He asks question ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

From Barrenness To Blessedness

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

This sermon encourages the listener to trust in the LORD and do good and to wait patiently upon the LORD until He turns your barrenness into blessedness.

I remember it like it was yesterday … Thanksgiving 2004 was one of the happiest holidays of my life. We spent Thanksgiving with Selena’s aunt Dorothy and a lot of her family members. It was so nice to be apart of a large family gathering in which I truly felt felt loved. Selena was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 1 Samuel 1:26

Denomination: Methodist