Sermons on Future Destiny:

God's Bookkeeping Method Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 6, 2004

Unlike the world, which assumes that we must make a profit and we get what we pay for, God’s bookkeeping says that giving is receiving, and you get more than you pay for. You get grace paid for by the blood of Jesus.

In the last several months I have learned more about bookkeeping than I ever wanted to know. Because the church is converting from bookkeeping by hand to an accounting software, and because our financial leadership does not yet have access to all of that, I began to record transactions on the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

Everyday a person lives in sin they earn a wage, this message shares some of those wages with us.

Subject: The Wages Of Sin Scripture Reading: Romans 6:23 The question that has been asked for centuries, the question that has effected more people, the question that is asked by every prospective employee, young people ask it, middle age people ask it, even older people ask it. The question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Holiness

God Guarantees Our Inheritance

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2004

LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.

OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship Part 3 How Much God Really Wants Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about what God really wants from us.

Imagine the scene. Jesus has just had a rather tense confrontation with some of the religious leaders. He heads to the Temple with his disciples. They sit down near where the offerings were received. The offerings were received in a different manner than we are used to. They had 13 offering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Live In The Difference Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004

We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 11, 2004

Scriptural reasons to be encouraged in our walk with Christ

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:13-43 (Read with points) TITLE: “BE ENCOURAGED” INTRODUCTION: A. Andor Foldes was a great Hungarian concert pianist. He once recounted a kiss that changed his life. He was 16 years old, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Drag: Enjoying The Journey On The Highway Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2004

God is calling His people off the drag and on to abundant living.

Life in the Fast Lane Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life John 10:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 10, 2004 Introduction In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

To Forgive Is Divine Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 2

TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Daughters Of The Horseleach

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Desire far surpasses talent, charisma, and even exceptional training. If I could choose, it would always be desire.

Mark 10:17-22 -- And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Stephen: Full Of Faith, Grace And Power"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2004

Stephen was Prayed up, Prepared, Projected Christ and was Profitable for the Kingdom

We’re looking today, at the account of possibly the shortest lived Deaconship in the history of the church. The Apostles are finding themselves, as the Jerusalem congregation grows, having to deal with mundane issues that threaten to take them away from their appointed mission, which is prayer ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Truth About Love

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

Most Christians have a completely false understanding of God’s love which is based on our own life experiences.

The Truth About Love Dr. George Wald is a Harvard biologist who won a Nobel Prize. I would like to share with you what he wrote. “What one really needs is not the Nobel prize, but love. How do you think one gets to be a Nobel prize winner? Wanting love, that’s how. Wanting it so bad one works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Adventist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 2, 2004

Jesus tells of God’s wonderful grace and His all-encompassing love by relating the three experiences of the wasteful son: Rebellion, Repentance, and Rejoicing!

The Prodigal Son by Scott R. Bayles (after Warren Wiersbe) Church of Christ Several years back, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what--if any--belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time, until C.S. Lewis wandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Total Surrender & Total Commitment

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what kind of dedication a Christian is to have for Jesus Christ

This morning we’ve witnessed the dedication of Anslie. Brent and Natalie brought Anslie and presented her to the Lord dedicating her to His care. I want us to this morning consider what dedication is all about. What is it that you think of first when I mention the word dedication. You may think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Task Unfinished

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Finishing the Task God has set for us - evangelising the world. Learning the lessons from the failure of the Israelites to complete the task set for them.

A Task Unfinished – Judg 2:1-15 I want to take a poll this morning. - How many of you regularly start one book and then pick up another before you finish it. - How many of you have a little project at home which has been sitting there waiting to be finished. It may be a cross stitch that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist