Sermons on Giving Tithe Obedience:

How Holy Is Holiness?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002

The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.

How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

The Importance Of Integrity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002

This sermon addresses the role of of intergity for Christians.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY Text: Proverbs 10:9 You are in the grocery store and the cashier has given you $10.00 too much in change. Aware of it, do you grin to yourself and say "Good, I can use the extra cash." Or, do you give it back? This is called a moral dilemma. You find someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003

As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Yes! You Have A Purpose!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon is to edify its hearers that they do have have a GOD-given purpose for which they were born and encourage every person to not only allow GOD to apply them to that purpose, but also walk in it fervently!

“Yes!!! You Have A Purpose!!!” Luke 22:31-32 31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. JESUS is speaking here directly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

This message is a "Part 2" continuation of my sermon - "Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is The Lord."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. Unfortunately, when I prepared this in July, 2000, I was much more concerned about the message I was trying to impart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Restore The Temple

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003

The Book of Haggai is addressed to the captives that have returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The book contains four appeals.

Introduction Haggai takes us back to the time when the Babylonian captives were permitted to return to their homeland. In 538BC, the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the prediction the people from Judah and Jerusalem will spend seventy years in captivity (Jeremiah 25), ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 16, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

Who's Second In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Journey Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003

Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Live Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2003

What does it mean to live life "to the full", and how do we get there?

Dare To Live Again: “Up From the Grave – Lent 2003” April 5/6, 2003 Intro: When was the last time you felt really alive? Like all your senses were on “high alert,” your energy up, enthusiasm radiant, you felt “on top of the world?” Can you even remember the last time you enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucified King

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 12, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the Trumphant Entry and how some refused to recognize Jesus as King, other wanted Him as King but not really, and yet some truly submit to His authority.

This past week no doubt you were glued to the television set as many were as we witnessed the liberation of a people from a tyrannical dictator. For close to thirty years the people of Iraq were oppressed by violent means by a man who wanted to set himself up as the ultimate ruler with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-38

Denomination: Methodist

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2003

God is Holy - Wholly other and wholly pure.

God Stories – Attributes of God The Holiness of God April 27, 2003 The Moving of the Ark Back, before Saul was king in Israel, Israel is defeated in battle by the Philistines. The Israelites had carried the Ark of the covenant into battle with them, and the Ark of the Covenant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Without God

Contributed by James Harrington on May 9, 2003

In our society it seems that we are devoid of God. Life wasn’t much different in the days of Judges. It’s a life literally without God.

Life Without God I remember clearly the day when I first saw the sign “God is Dead.” About 30 years ago, I was traveling on I-65 headed north to Indiana with my family. My mind was in neutral and I was somewhere else in “never-never land” as you sometimes get when you are driving on a long trip. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shameful Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003

Adam and Eve.

Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God