Sermons on Fulfilling Life:

(Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 3) Moses: His Face Shown

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God said Moses was the meekest man on the face of the earth, yet Moses boldly asked to see God’s glory. When he saw the backside of God, his face shone for 40 days.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 33 and 34 What frustration drove Moses to seek and encounter God? 1. Murder. "Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, (Moses killed a guard) he sought to slay Moses" (Ex. 2:15). 2. Inability. "I am not eloquent" (Ex. 4:10). 3. Complained. "The people murmured against Moses" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 5) Isaiah: Destroyed Dreams

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Isaiah put his dreams in a king who died, then he saw the Lord. That encounter changed him forever, and he became God’s prophet who wrote one of the most beautiful books in the Bible.

A. INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 6:1-13 1. Spiritual prosperity. Uzziah was one of the great kings of Judah that restored the glory and power of David. "He did right in the sight of the Lord" (II Chron. 26:4). 2. Healthy prosperity. "Sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 10) Mary Magdalene: Taught By Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Mary came to the garden to care for a corpse. When she saw Jesus, she hung on to His physical feet to renew the love she had for Him before the cross. In an encounter with Christ, she learned that she would relate to Him "in the Spirit" in the future.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Women came to the tomb. "Very early in the morning they (the women (23:55) came early unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain other women with them" (Luke 24:1). 2. Mary Magdalene was the leader. She was mentioned first (Mark 16:1 and Matt. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Apr 16, 2003

Jesus calls us to enter into His victory over the World.

John 16:33 - Victory in Jesus  Palm Sunday – the disciples thought it was the victory, the victory was yet to come  The real victory began at the Cross, and was finalized at His resurrection  Take part in His victory #1 Jesus shared his plans - These things I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Buscando Lo Que Necesitamos

Contributed by David Lema on Jan 20, 2003

Animar al oyente a poner a Jesucristo en el primer lugar de su vida

PREPARACION DEL SERMON TITULO: BUSCANDO LO QUE NECESITAMOS TEXTO: MATEO 6: 25-34 ESENCIA DEL TEXTO EN UNA ORACION (ETS): JESUCRISTO SEÑALO LA FORMA DE SATISFACER TODAS NUESTRAS NECESIDADES ESENCIA DEL SERMON EN UN ORACION (ESS): CERCA DE DIOS ENCONTRAMOS LA SATISFACCION DE NUESTRAS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Burrs In Our Saddle Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003

The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

“Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Escuchar Y Obedecer El Sabio Consejo Bendice Series

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Feb 15, 2003

Frente a las decisiones de nuestra vida, el hacer caso omiso de un sabio consejo nos acarreara problemas, pero el escucharlo y ponerlo por obra bendecira nuestra vida

ESCUCHAR Y OBEDECER EL SABIO CONSEJO BENDICE 2 Cr. 11:1- 17 CCTFE Domingo 12 de enero 2003. I. ROBOAM, UN REY QUE HEREDÓ UN REINO A. El fue el heredero de Salomón (2 Cr. 9:13-21). 1. Su padre le dejó el mas grande reino y abundantes riquezas. 2. Pero también heredó un problema muy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 11:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Los Peligros De La Prosperidad Series

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Feb 15, 2003

Estas son algunas cosas de lo que el enemigo de tu alma no quiere que sepas.

LOS PELIGROS DE LA PROSPERIDAD 2 Cr. 12:1-8 (Lo que el enemigo no quiere que sepas) Introducción: Roboán venía de un tiempo de restauración, después de escuchar el mal consejo, decidió escuchar en la segunda ocasión el consejo de la Palabra de Dios, esto le hizo prosperar. Fue afirmado como rey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Le Fabuleux Destin D'une Petite Fille Sans Nom

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Aug 29, 2003

This sermon is about children, teens and young people. We want to have a good purpose for live on this earth. But God gives us so much... This french sermon do reference to the film of Amélie Poulain... To 6 to 30 years old...

Le fabuleux destin d’une petite fille sans nom ! Lecture 2 Rois 5/1-19 « Naaman, chef de l’armée du roi de Syrie, jouissait de la faveur de son maître et d’une grande considération; car c’était par lui que l’Eternel avait délivré les Syriens. Mais cet homme fort et vaillant était lépreux. 2 Or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm And Gain Strength

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003

A short sermon for nursing home services.

STAND FIRM AND GAIN STRENGTH LUKE 21:19 Most of us who have been students of the actions of Christians in Germany immediately before and during World War II, have been inspired by the faith and the courage of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the great Christian leader who chose to leave a safe teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Asking? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005

This is the second in the Are You series from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing.

ARE YOU ASKING? Exodus 33:11-20 Someone who cries out is someone who is dead serious. You’ll never discover that God is all you need until He’s all you have. Read text. -Moses was someone who cried out for God. Here is a man who is called friend. (v. 11) -To be God’s friend is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

¿living La Vida Loca?

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 11, 2005

Ser creyente no está peleado con disfrutar la vida para la gloria de Dios

¿LIVING LA VIDA LOCA? ECLESIASTÉS 11.9: Alégrate, joven, en tu juventud, y tome placer tu corazón en los días de tu adolescencia; y anda en los caminos de tu corazón y en la vista de tus ojos; pero sabe, que sobre todas estas cosas te juzgará Dios. · Lean con atención estas palabras que vienen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Root Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 20, 2005

It’s time to grow deeper in God’s word.

Root of Righteousness Proverbs 12:3 12/9/05 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Root - The part of a plant buried in and gaining nourishment ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal