Sermons on Generational:

Open Hearts, Open Homes

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to interact in one another’s lives

“Open Hearts, Open Homes” Luke 8:21, 9:5 Intro: Do you have a close friend, a brother or sister in Christ that you can turn to? Many of us don’t. Sometimes our friends are like the “body neighborhood.” Have you ever heard about the “body” neighborhood? Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to be faithful witnesses

“Faith Comes By Hearing” Romans 8-12 Intro: What a powerful reminder that song is. Each one of us has someone in our lives that we owe a great debt of gratitude to. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect upon our lives and those who have impacted us. Who is it that made a difference in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loaded Wagon

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003

The sad result of our sin as seen by God.

Introduction: When you think of a loaded wagon in scripture, what text do you think of? Personally, I can not help but to think of the David in Psalms 68:19 (Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.) Without a doubt we have a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Behind The Purpose

Contributed by Craig Poole on Dec 10, 2003

This sermon is designed to help the congregation identify needs and turn them into a vision to demonstrate God’s glory

The Vision Behind the Purpose · As you all know we have been discussing plans for preparing our 2004 Budget. · We want to thank-you for the cooperation that you have shown this far in this new process. Our prayer is that you continue to ask God for guidance as you give some good insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Hope, And Love

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

There are three stages in the spiritual growth of believers and they can be labeled by the three abiding things that Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 13, namely: Faith, Hope, and Love.

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE 1 John 2:12-14 & 1 Cor. 13:13 INTRODUCTION The three stages of the Christian Life is seen in the three abiding things that Paul mentions in First Corinthians 13, faith, hope, and love. Is it not true that to the new Christian, faith is the pre-eminent thing he is concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The W.h.o.l.e. Of The Tithe

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

This messages gives five reasons for tithing using an acrostic outline using the word "whole".

THE W.H.O.L.E. OF THE TITHE W – FOR WORSHIP “And we ________ God Most High, who has helped you to defeat your enemies." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had brought back from the battle” (Gen. 14:20). “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an ___________, and come ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Psalm 96:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Name It, Claim It

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message teaches on giving to the Kingdom of God and how God prospers those that give willfully, cheerfully, and unreservedly.

Name It, Claim It! Gen 13:8-17 I. Describe Abraham and Lot’s dilemma. a. Lot took the “Good” looking land! He chose city dwelling! He took what looked good to the eye. b. But Abraham decided to be a tent dweller. He chose to be a man that followed God. Looking for a city, whose builder and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zoeology Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#3] ZOEOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 1 Timothy 2:1-15; 4:11-16; 6:3-20 Introduction: 1. Past studies: Ecclesiology and Soteriology. 2. Zoeology: The doctrine of the Christian life. 3. In this study we will study the purpose of having worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought.

Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought. Now it is no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting It Into Gear Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

This Message deals in the area of Sloth. This is the Sixth message in the series.

• Intro; have you ever heard of an animal called the Sloth? This I an animal that does absolutely nothing, if threatened it emits a low plaintive cry, but this hardly ever happened since it seldom comes to the ground and rarely is ever in danger. Most people have more in common with this creature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:15, Proverbs 20:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 4, 2002

A Sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Parable of the 10 Maidens

25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Matthew 25:1-13 "I can sleep when the wind blows."     1 ¶ "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Tithe Series

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002

"The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a faithful walk with the Lord.

Part 4: God’s Tithe E. Honor God Through Your Giving (vv. 9-10) a. Meaning of tithe = one tenth of total income b. Malachi 3:8-12 c. God’s Disapproval (VV. 8-12) i. “You have robbed Me” ii. People were robbing God because they were taking or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Keys To Victory

Contributed by Brett Wilson on Nov 6, 2002

Elijah was a great man of God and in this sermon we look at three keys to Elijah’s success.

Three Keys to Victory Introduction: Victory: -Hebrew: deliverance, salvation,victory -Greek: to overcome, to conquer, triumph A. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” -The Israelites were in bondage to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God sent Moses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon is about prayer.

Sunday Evening November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#5] SPEAKING TO GOD I Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series ¡§Back To The Basic¡¨, I want us to look at our way of communicating with God. 2. Hebrews tells us that we can go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist