Sermons on Generational Challenges:

Personal Revival Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what it means to be blessed by the Lord.

Personal Revival – A Life Blessed By God Psalm 1 A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before he was about to make his first jump, he was given these instructions. 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event your chute doesn’t open, pull the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Stages Of Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at three different types of giving in the church.

Three Stages of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he heard the screams of a woman who was kneeling in front of a child. The man quickly ran over to the woman and began to listen to her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it really mean to be a disciple?

Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it mean to be humble?

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Philippians 2:1-11 In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. This was a tragedy in and of itself, but the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A Biblical look at the importance of forgiveness.

Relationships Are Everything Forgiveness is Key Mark 12:31 When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, “Father, I have no enemies. I have shot them all.” If I were to ask you this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what our relationship with GOd should be like.

Relationships Are Everything Fellowship with God Mark 12:29-31 How many of you have ever been to a Borders book store? A few weeks ago, I was at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall, so I decided to go into Borders to look for a book. I was amazed as I walked through the aisles of seemingly endless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - Effective Communication Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

3 tips to make sure we are getting our messages across.

Relationships Are Everything Effective Communication James 1:19 - 20 According to an Italian newspaper, one Italian man recently became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Great Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

An Examination Of The Depth Of The Christian’s Faith In God

Intro. · Luke 18:8, Jesus asked a question, “when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” The implied answer is ‘no’ o People don’t need faith today, we have Credit Cards! o People don’t need faith today, we get paid every 2 weeks! o People don’t need faith today, we have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Persistent Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Lessons From A Faith That Wouldn’t Quit!

Intro. · Persistent is defined as ‘refusing to give up’, ‘never ceasing’, or ‘continuing to exist despite interference or treatment’ · Ill.: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping, To The Bank Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

The Sowing And Reaping Principles Of Money

Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed over, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing The Focus Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of two on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with faith from The Exchanged Life perspective.

So, how do you go about “Fixing the Focus of Your Faith?” Answer: By turning your faith around and pointing it in the right direction. The writer of Hebrews puts it this way “fixing your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith...” You’ve got to get your eyes off of others, off ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Language Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 2, 2007

Language of faith I believe that God wants us to be positive in our speech. When you meet a people on the street and say that they look terrible, what happens? They are not pleased and may feel depressed. If you can say something positive to them they f

Language of faith I. I believe that God wants us to be positive in our speech. When you meet a people on the street and say that they look terrible, what happens? They are not pleased and may feel depressed. If you can say something positive to them they feel much better. I believe it is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Faith And Action, Two Sides Of The Same Coin

Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 2, 2007

Faith without action is dead. Jesus is Love and love is an action word.

Faith and Action: two sides of the same coin James 2:14 Subject: Faith and Action: two sides of the same coin There’s this story about a patient that was in the hospital with a potentially deadly virus. The doctors had given up hope because they couldn’t isolate the virus and prescribe ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist