Sermons on From Externals To Internals:

Starting From Scratch Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

It is helpful to see the events in the Ephesus Church’s life and what we can learn: to do things right, as Ephesus did them right, to pick up pointers as the Apostles gave them advice, and to avoid the mistakes that Ephesus made.

Starting from scratch Ephesus - Year 1 Acts 18.19-27 For 9 sessions it is my intention to trace the Church at Ephesus as it unfolds in the New Testament. From Acts 18 to Revelation 2, we see the first half century of this primal church’s life. As it grows there are valuable lessons to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:19-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Worm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 16, 2007

The Lord Jesus said "I am a worm". The humble worm has many important lessons for us. Handicap, honour, health, home.

Charles Darwin spent his life promoting the wicked theory of evolution. In his final years, however, all this changed. He turned his back on evolution and received Christ as his Saviour (evolutionists do not want people to know this). On one occasion Darwin was speaking about worms. This is what he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

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

From Sadness To Singing Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

Discover how God can change sadness into singing when you face trials.

Have you ever been sad to the point that it showed on your face? All of us have faced sadness. All of us have been discouraged. All of us have experienced down times. The important thing is that we find strength to pull us out of those dark moments. God will give strength to change sadness into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Visitor To Guest

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 24, 2008

God is concerned about the treatment of people. He wanted them to feel welcome. Our churches today need to view visitors differently, sharing with them the same concern God has. This message looks at some easy things we can do to chage our perception o

From Visitor To Guest Romans 15:7 Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Lev 19:33 - Lev 19:34 (TMSG) “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Assurances From The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus ought to assure us the deity of Christ, our forgiven sins, and our own resurrection in the future...

1 Cor. 15:1-23 Assurances from the Resurrection Intro: In our culture we have a tendency to set aside certain days to remember certain days of historical significance. For example: July 4th – Day when Declaration of Independence was signed; the birthday of the USA Dec. 7th – Day when Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayers From A Prisoner Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004

Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Indescretion To Intercession

Contributed by David Shipman on May 8, 2004

Mother’s Day

Mother¡¦s Day 2004 Introduction: „« Welcome and wish all mothers a Happy Mother¡¦s Day „« Today is a day where we honor our mothers Eph 6:2 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (KJV) What is the promise: Deut 5:16 16 ¡§Honour thy father and thy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Pit To The Pinnacle

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Flee From Harm Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 15, 2004

This is the last of 5 messages on the F’s of flying with spirutal engine failure, the emergency evacuation plan to FLEE from harm.

FLEE FROM HARM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: The pilot of a small Piper single engine plane developed engine failure. He continued to FLY the plane, gliding and trying find a place to land. He checked instruments, did everything he knew how, yet he was not able to FIX the problem. He called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Water From The Rock

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 15, 2004

Moses lost the chance to enter into the promised land because he was disobedient to God. That disobedience was caused by anger, pride, and lack of faith.

Water from the Rock After Moses had led the people out of Egypt, he had sent twelve spies into the promised land to see what lay before them. Because of the report brought back by ten of those spies, the people lose their faith in the Lord and fail to take the land. In chapter 14 of Numbers, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-6, Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 19th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #22: WORDS FROM THE CROSS Psalm 22 As Jesus Christ hung upon the cross, He spoke seven statements that summarize His experience as He was dieing for the sins of the world. Psalms 22:1-5; Matthew 27:45-46 „© ¡§My God, my God, why have you forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Jordan

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004

The Israelites learned a valuable lesson on the banks of the Jordan River.... we can too.

Lessons From The Jordan Joshua 4 Always take something from your Jordan (v.1-5) -Remember how God has brought you through -Respond to God -Reach others for God Always teach someone about your Jordan (6-8, 21-23) -be obedient to God -fulfill your calling Thank someone for helping ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist