Sermons on From Externals To Internals:

From Condemnation To Confidence

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

The story of King David’s sin, his prayer of repentance and his path back to confidence in God

Pastor Jamie Wright * July 19, 2006* MFC 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14, Psalm 51 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed at home (in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Away From The Manger

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

We should insist on acknowledging and honoring Christ in the way He has directed us in His word, not in a way that men determine for themselves.

Many people today are celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Most religious groups will have some observance of Christmas, commonly held to be the day Christ was born. And yet, there are some churches that have their doors closed this Sunday morning. We are not doing so here because we have no divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory From The Pit Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 4, 2006

When people find themselves in the "pits" of the world, give them encouragment that there is a way out.

*The Integrity Test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the "7 Tests of Joseph" submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Victory from the Pit! Genesis 37 Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From Guilt

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 14, 2006

God’s aim is to make people holy (v 10). However, one of the basic philosophies of Christianity is that everyone is guilty, by divine standards, and it is a crime to claim innocence. The reality is that we feel we are not holy for a variety of reasons.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Hebrews 10:1 – 25 Healing From Guilt God’s aim is to make people holy (v 10). However, one of the basic philosophies of Christianity is that everyone is guilty, by divine standards, and it is a crime to claim innocence. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Whence To Where Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Jan 18, 2006

This is the first of a series that will focus on the important details of the wondrous story God is telling us through the Bible.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “From Whence to Where?” Introduction: A. It has been said that “everyone loves a good story.” 1. The enduring qualities of Aesop’s Fables and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are all the proof we need. 2. Who doesn’t remember Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Leah

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2006

Out of Leah’s offspring came the Ancient of Days! Sometimes it’s the present hardships in life that drive us to Jesus!

Learning from Your Hurts Text: Genesis 29:16-19, 26-35 Leah wasn’t much to look at, but God’s hand was upon her and that’s all that matters! She was different, and she knew it. As we read we see that Jacob loved and adore Rachel. Imagine for a moment, being in a house where you are always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing From Fear Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Feb 4, 2006

Jesus promised us His peace against the background of fear and confusion

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 14:25 – 27 Healing From Fear Introduction: The Nature of Fear and Peace. A. “Troubled” means a subverting undercurrent. 1. Not natural like being annoyed, or hit with something big. 2. This is the unnatural subverting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 6, 2006

There are lessons we can learn from the story of the raising of Lazarus that we may not have realized before.

During these Sundays in Lent we have spent time looking at some of the most memorable events and characters of the Bible. We have looked at Nicodemus, the woman of Samaria, and the man born blind. This week we look at one of the most familiar stories of the entire Bible, the story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

What are the marks of a church that is alive?

Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Apart From The Law

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The law is important, but only in the context of grace.

APART FROM THE LAW TEXT: Is. 40:1-5; Rom. 3:19-24 In the New Testament portion of our Daily Walk readings, we are moving from the book of Acts, which told us about the formation of the early church, into the writings of Paul. The writings of Paul in the New Testament begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings From God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 30, 2006

Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a); II. GOD HAS FORGIVEN US – (v. 7b-8); III. GOD HAS REVEALED HIS WILL TO US – (v. 9-10); IV. GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INH

THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD Ephesians 1:7-12 Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a) • Redemption literally means deliverance as a result of the payment of ransom. • This implies:  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Ordinary To Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series: Letting God Guide You April 24, 2005 Last week, (if you were here), you’ll remember that we left Esther with a catch-22 decision to make. She had to decide if she was going to save her own neck and be safe… or risk her life by going out on a limb for Gods ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning From Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

Third in series on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

LEARNING FROM ILLNESS Romans 8:28-39 INTRO: A pastor went to the hospital to visit a church member who was recovering from surgery. He was about to pray for this person when the patient said: “You know, Preacher, you really don’t need to pray about my gall bladder. The doctors have that under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2006

This sermon explores how to live in a right relationship with God and all humanity.

Not Far From The Kingdom – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: When my kids were very little we would travel from Indiana to Ohio to spend a month at the summer home of my in-laws. The boys loved “the cottage,” fishing, swimming, and being spoiled by their grandparents. We would no sooner get on the road ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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