Sermons on Genuine Relationships:

How Do Be Filled Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001

How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.

I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13, Matthew 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence For Living

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christ gives confidence for living.

CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE II Cor. 3:1-6 INTRO.- ILL.- A lady went to a minister one time and said, “Preacher, I must confess a great sin in my life.” He said, “What is it?” She said, “It’s the sin of pride. I often stand before my mirror and admire my beauty for hours on end.” The preacher replied, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Draw Near To God?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001

Jesus is our only hope of drawing near to God in everyday life.

“How Can I Draw Near To God?” Hebrews 7:1-19 Laurie grew up going to church sporadically as a child. Her mom and dad didn’t participate, but some of her friends did. Whenever Laurie would spend the night with one of her friends she would often end up going to church with them the next morning. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why daughter churches usually do not start new churches. 2. The students will explain how daughter churches can overcome obstacles to starting new churches. 3. The students will write a short paper ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Corrects The Modern Myths Of Salvation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 6, 2001

Jesus Corrects the Modern Myths of Salvation

September 9, 2001 Luke 13:22-30 22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

And Where Was God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 14, 2001

This sermon deals with tragedy of the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and the plane in PA. God works even in tragedies.

And Where Was God 9/16/2001 Psalm 24 Hebrews 11:32-40 Three eleven year old students, Bernard Brown, Asia Cotton, and Rodney Dickens were the envy of many of their classmates. It’s one thing to go on a field trip, but to go on a field trip that takes you all the way across the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001

Gives the characteristics of true success from Scripture: spiritual riches not material wealth; righteousness and humility not prominence or position; and spiritual insight not human wisdom or education.

True Success When you look ahead to your future, if you’re normal, you want to have a successful future. In fact, the desire for success drives many of our most important decisions. Something that will make us successful, we do, and something that will make us unsuccessful, we try not to do. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: *other

Stay On Track

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Jan 30, 2001

My sermon is about not becoming camplacent about sin in our lives and the process of sanctification.

STAY On track In the past few months we’ve heard a lot about trains coming off their tracks. Every time I turned on the radio another train had come off the tracks. The rail network had obviously not been maintained as it should have been and the tracks had gotten into a terrible state. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence Without A Calendar Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power For Pressures

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This Sermon Is An Easter Sermon Dealing With the Pressures We Face In Life As The Disciples Did Just Before Easter.

Power For Pressures Easter Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 28:1-20 There were pressures of all kinds hanging around after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary was dealing with the pressures of grief and anger over the death of her first born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This is a sermon dealing with a series of what if’s if Jesus had been wrong about Easter.

" What IF" Easter GNLCC Isaiah 53:1-6 Matthew 27:62-28:20 We have all probably played the game of what if in our lives on more than one occasions. "What if I won a million dollars? What if married ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Got A Plan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

Even when we think all hope is lost, God has a plan in mind.

God’s Got A Plan Psalm 1:1-6 Matthew 21:18-22 2 Kings 4:1-7 Have you ever seen a situation in which you thought it was a pretty hopeless, and been shocked that something good still came out of it. The problem is, what we see is not necessarily all of which is actually present. There ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter's Biggest Fish Story

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 3, 2001

How to pay the IRS when U R broke.

Paying the IRS, When U R Broke Matthew 17:24-27 I. Tax Exemption vs. 26, 27 A. Jesus was Exempt B. Jesus made an Exception II. Filing Jointly vs. 27 “. . . give unto them for me and thee.” III. What to do in case of Audit, vs. 27 Records, This is the record From Reader’s Digest: It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist