Sermons on God As The Eternal Rock:

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

For Demas Hath Forsaken Me

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

There is never a time in a belivers life to quit.

Introduction: This is the last words of this chapter and some of the last words spoken by Paul. There are many characters that surround Paul. He is writting to one of them and writing about another. No doubt that Paul and others had high hopes for Demas. But something happened and now Demas has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

So As Much As In Me Is

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

Paul after he greets these Christians at Rome, and declares his indebtedness, he then begins to convey how that he was going to handle the indebtedness that he had.

Introduction: Paul after he greets these Christians at Rome, and declares his indebtedness, he then begins to convey how that he was going to handle the indebtedness that he had. Notice: 1. Resolution (vss 15) (Romans 1:15) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Honor In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS cf. Eph. 6:5-10; Col. 3:22-4:1 I. (:1) SLAVES NEED TO HONOR THEIR MASTERS A. Governing Principle: Slaves, Honor Your Master "Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are We Looking For Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002

A message challenging us to look for Jesus as a "man of sorrows" rather than among the pomp and ceremony that many would prefer. (Hear this sermon, and others, preached online at www.coalmarshbaptist.com. Air date is 12-22-02)

Isaiah 53:1-3 December 7, 2002 “Who hath believed our report?” They did not believe the “report” in Isaiah’s time that Messiah was to come thru the seed of Abraham They did not believe the “report” in Christ’s and the apostles time even though they had the scriptures. Rom. 10:16-17 But they have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

This Good Friday message looks at the triumph of the Cross.

Good Friday, April 21, 2000 Sports writers are not known for their sparkling way with the English language, but there has always been one phrase that catches my attention each time it is used. It is the expression "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Used when a team is down, the odds ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

How Did John End His Book

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

How John ended his Book!

How John ended his Book! John 21:24-25 Three classes: Evangelism through the Local Church, History of the Church of God (Holiness), Online Bible Class! Online Bible class, How does Matthew end his gospel?-Great Commission! How did Mark end his gospel?- Ascension-Great Commission! How did Luke end ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

A Renewed Passion

Contributed by K George on Feb 28, 2004

A short response to The Passion of Christ.

A Renewed Passion It started out as an evening of fun and entertainment. The van was filled with a pastor and her congregation, going to see the biggest Christian film of possibly our lifetime. We were excited and anticipating a spectacular film. The story of our Lord, rightly portrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Deceit

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The Pharisees weren’t interested in the truth.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen to greet Stalin on one occasion. Years later, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Attack On America

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 15, 2001

Our hearts may be heavy, but we still have hope.

ATTACK ON AMERICA STRIPPED, WOUNDED, AND LEFT FOR DEAD (Luke 10:30-35) And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hurt Of The Holiday

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

Although Mother’s Day can and should be a joyful celebration, it can for many be a time of great pain.

When we think of holidays like Mother’s Day, we generally think of happy, festive occasions. A day like this produces warm, joyful, and sentimental feelings. But for others there is another aspect to these occasions for some that we don’t often think of: Pain. For many these days can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God