Sermons on God Is Worthy To Be Praised:

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Circumstantial Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

So far in our series we have taken a hard look at the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. We have seen the biblical, medical and historical evidence. We have heard from the eyewitnesses and seen the very fingerprints of the Christ left all a

CSI: Easter 4 of 5 in series The Circumstantial Evidence INTRODUCTION No witnesses watched Timothy McVeigh load two tons of fertilizer-based explosives into a Ryder rental truck. Nobody saw him drive the vehicle to the front of the federal building in Oklahoma City and detonate the bomb, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judge Not

Contributed by Dale Miller on Aug 14, 2004

Jesus speaks to the issue of judging, from the sermon on the mount.

MUB 8-15-04 MATT 7;1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resorting To Restoration

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church's Main Business.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road Again

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 9, 2004

Jesus speaks about the road and the gate.

MUB 09-05-04 MATT 7;13-14 INTRO; 6 WEEKS FROM YESTERDAY, WE KICK OFF OUR 40 DOP. I AM GETTING MORE AND MORE EXCITED. I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT IT, AND I AM SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AS WELL. THIS MORNING WE WILL HAVE OUR SMALL GROUP LEADERS, INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, WHEN SERVICE IS OVER, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004

In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Behaving The Gospel.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004

I find often that in the world of celebrities, they make a profession of faith, yet there life is not consistent with their profession. So, this evening we want to discuss behaving the gospel. We will look at the sanctimonious of Peter and the scolding

Behaving the gospel. Galatians 2: 11 -- 21. 10/10/04 I suppose you have already noticed, as you have been following along in the book of Galatians, that the first two chapters of the book, the apostle Paul is giving his personal testimony. Isn’t it wonderful to hear one’s own testimony how he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Angels (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Angeology".

EVIL ANGELS (Part 1) It is believed that all angels were originally created without fault and like Adam in the Garden were placed on some sort of probation. They were theologically, during this time, posse non pecarre (able not to sin). But the probation period ended when Heaven¡¦s chief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Ark Or The Dark

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

The Church needs to have the Lord’s Supper at least once a year.

The Lord,s Supper I will read the Scriptures as we go through the message. Introduction In this message, I want us to look at 3 points 1- The Passover Meal. 2- The Lord’s Supper. 3- The Feet Washing. I- The Passover Meal. 1- Matthew 26:17-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006

Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strife

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001

Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30, Galatians 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ