Sermons on Genuine:

Is It Right To Do Your Own Thing?

Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 23, 2001

Without God as King of one’s life, the result is moral corruption and spiritual bankruptcy.

IS IT RIGHT TO DO YOUR OWN THING" JUDGES 17: 6, cf., 18: 1, 19: 1, 21: 25, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes". In the latter part of the book of Judges you will find this interesting statement, "In those days there was no king in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happend When You Received Christ?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002

When a person recieves the Lord there are several signicant things that happened that gives us assurance of our salvation.

What Happened When You Received Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Intro: How many are here know that you are saved? (show hands) -How many have been saved in the last year? 2, 5, 10 -So, what happened when you were saved? -If nothing happened, I could be that you were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know You Know Him? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

The Bible is clear that we can know Him? But how do you know that you know him and how can we have that assurance of knowing him?

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 24, 2006 Last week: Do you know Him? 1 Cor. 3:10 This week: How do I know that I know Him? 1 John 2:3-11 “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” There are three TEST(s) of knowing Him: 1. ATTITUDE TEST towards obeying His Word and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Than Gold

Contributed by James Gillis on Oct 6, 2005

Our Faith is Like Gold. Precious but needing purification

Intro- What is faith. Is the heater element hot? Here we have three points of what faith is and hopefully a little deeper. Read Text. 1. New Birth- First it is given not earned but by God’s great mercy. Unless Born again God’s power like the wind we don’t always understand it or see it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

Walking With God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 16, 2005

Walking with God regulates our wills, inspires by His Spirit, and motivates us to devoted service.

"Walking With God" Text Gen. 5:24 Intro: Our walk with God should be intense--not casual, fruitful--not barren, genuine--not false, faithful--not doubtful. Walking with God simply means living in the presnce of God. Theme: Lives regulated by His will, inspired by His Spirit, and devoted to His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness And Credibility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

Sins committed in ignorance are different than those committed knowingly. Forgiveness does not mean instant trust and credibility.

Forgiveness, Part 2 Credibility and Ignorance Questions we will attempt to answer in this series include: How can I cope when I have ill feelings toward another? Is it okay to want God to even the score? Does forgiving imply forgetting? When I wrong someone, what, besides asking for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Agree Or Disagree - Part 4

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 29, 2003

Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man?

Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 4 1st Corinthians 2:11 Do You agree or disagree the Scriptures reveal God’s purpose in the creation of the world and man? Paul speaks of "the things of God" which only the Spirit knows, yet by that same Spirit we may be given understanding. Whatever God has done, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Holiness

Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004

A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#7] FRUIT OF FAITHFULNESS Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” 1. The fruit of faithfulness is one that all married people pray that their spouse has, but this goes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Hanukkah

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

Outline plus some thoughts which tell the story of Hanukkah and give some applications for Christians from this miracle which the Jews received from God.

UNDERSTANDING HANUKKAH December 17, 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Slide 2: Part of Daniel’s Prophecies • 8:15-20: Medo-Persian Empire • 21-22: Alexander the great and the four generals who divided the Greek empire at the time of his death • 23-24: Introduction to the character and abilities of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare 2 B Different In Your Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

Worship is the believer’s response with all that he is - mind, emotions, will, and body - to all that God is and says and does. How can we follow Christ’s mandate to be different in our worship? Follows Dare 2 B Different outline of: Embody His Name, Embr

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: In Your Worship John 4:23-24; Mark 12:30 “Worship is the believer’s response with all that he is – mind, emotions, will, and body – to all that God is and says and does.” Warren Wiersbe I. Embody His Name in Your Worship (Mark 12:30) A. Authentic – Heart & Soul 1. A genuine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ We Have...part 2

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the second part of a two part message on the blessings and benifits we have in Christ. This second message is prmarily from 1 John.

In Christ, We have…. (2) 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: God has given us “exceeding great and precious promises:” -Last week we look at some of the promises of God. -These were based on the phrase “we have” -This phrase is found 229 times in the KJV. -God has abundantly blessed us through these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Track

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church.

“GETTING BACK ON TRACK” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:15-25 Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church. 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. “cursed with a curse, cursed of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25