Sermons on Gathering Of Believers:

Who's Report?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Who are you going to believe? The world? Your own thoughts? The enemy? Or God!?

Who’s report will you believe? (Isaiah 53:1) We shall believe the report of the Lord.You say, but, I believe in my healing…. yes, but did you receive it? Believing is one thing; receiving (or getting a revelation of) is another! You may have believed in Jesus before you were saved, but you had to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Footwashing - Example Or Ritual?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000

Footwashing was an EXAMPLE for believers to follow, not a ritual to observe like the Lord’s Table!

FOOT WASHING - EXAMPLE OR RITUAL? (John 13:3-17) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/footwash.html] The Bible does NOT command New Testament believers to observe foot washing as a Church ritual. 1. The washing of the apostles’ feet by ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Will You Be?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Are you a Believer, or an ’I don’t know’, or an ’I don’t care’?

Where will you be, 5 minutes after you die? I have seen that question printed on a tract to be handed out. I have heard the question asked. I have asked that question, on occasion, of people I’ve witnessed to. Let’s use that question today as a spring-board for discussion, and think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Being An Example For Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Carnality

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000

A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Establish Good Credit With God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002

This message reminds the believer not to forget the poor because to do so is to forget God.

Introduction: God equates Himself to the least among us, thus, to share with the least of us is to share with God. 1. There Will Always Be Poor People. (Hebrew word (dal, feeble, weak, helpless) 2. God is Aware of Human Suffering On All Levels. 3. Those Who Care for the Poor Are the Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002

Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impact Of Pentecost

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2001

To call believers to the realization that it is God’s will that they all experience their own personal Pentecost.

The Impact of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope

Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001

This is a Biblical Amswer to what a believer is to do while waiting for the Lord’s return.

(Come to the front with binoculars on) You may be wondering about the BINOCULARS? I’ve been watching and looking - after all that is what believers are supposed to do, right? Watching for the Lord’s return? I mean He could come at any moment and I want to be among the first to see Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-14

Denomination: Friends

God's Final Warning

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 7, 2001

Fire and brimstone sermon on God’s promise of Heaven for believers and Hell for unbelievers

GOD’S FINAL WARNING! Rev 21:1-8 Introduction: I. Promise of Salvation for Believers – God personally ratifies His promises A. Description of Heaven (v 1-4) 1. No more sea (v. 1) – No more danger – separation from God 2. Sin separated us from God, but even we won’t remember our sins. (v. 4) B. God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Divides Men

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001

There is no middle ground with God. A person either believes and is saved or rejects Christ and is lost.

CHRIST DIVIDES MEN I COR. 1:18-31 INTRO: I recently received the following e-mail concerning the material on my Web Site Bible Truth: "Contention is of the Devil and that’s what your articles try and spread. Why don’t ya’LL spend sometime living gospel principles instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Regrets Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon tells the believer about how regrets take away your joy.

Overcoming Regrets 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22 February 26, 2006 1st Thessalonians 5:12ff 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

Sacrifice And Mystery In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jeremiah Jangad on Oct 23, 2006

The believers need to understand that no one is exempted from sacrificing for the sake of the Body of Christ

I. Introduction: A. Our Submission to the Word of God 1. One of the differences between genuine Christianity and counterfeit Christianity is in the area of authority. Genuine Christianity believes that the Word of God, as contained in the 66 books of the Bible, is the final authority in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed