Sermons on God Loves A Cheerful Giver:

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

Independent fundamental Baptists have sometimes been ridiculed for being known as the fighting fundamentalists. It is amazing what stupid and carnal things some people do while claiming to be contending for the faith. What does it mean, and why should w

Contending For The Faith Jude 3-4 Radio Message May 2003 Jude 3-4 3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortations - 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Studies from Jude

EXHORTATIONS (1) JUDE 16- 25 I. The Application of Enoch?s Prophecy (vs. 16) A. Against murmurers and complainers 1. indicative of unbelief 2. indicative of unthankfulness B. Against self-indulgent 1. Sensual 2. Philippians 3:18-19 "(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Plant And Grow A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

14. Share Christ, the gospel or the plan of salvation with the heads of the area first.

14. Share Christ, the gospel or the plan of salvation with the heads of the area first. Ask the Lord to lead you to receptive heads of families that are willing to participate withyou in the pla nting and the growing of a new fellowship. 15. While you are meeting in someone's home begin to look ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assessing The Levels Of Faith Development In Counselees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Assessing The Levels of Faith Development in Counselees

Assessing The Levels of Faith Development in Counselees Romans 1:17 1). Sensory Faith - When someone becomes a Christian they depend on the teachings of their immediate mentor, friend, or Pastor. Relying on what their senses tell them to be true, the young believer is dependent on those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

Thesis: To clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits’ Work.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-14 Thesis: to clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits work. Introduction: 1. There is more info in John about the Holy Spirit than in Matt MK LK 2. In order to understand the mission/work of the HS we must keep in mind that Jesus is talking to His APOSTLES in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14, John 14:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus & Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing Through Circumstances

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS:16:25 11/6/95 JER.8:20 THE HARVEST IS PAST, THE SUMMER IS ENDED AND WE ARE NOT SAVED. WITNESS: SOMEONE WHO IS CALLED UPON TO BE PRESENT AT A TRANSATION OR EVENT IN ORDER TO ATTEST TO WHAT TOOK PLACE. SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN OR HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25

Denomination: Baptist

O Wretched Man

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 13, 2003

How can I be saved? Who will not make it and why?

O Wretched Man that I am. Can I be saved from the Fires of Hell? Romans 7:24 Who will not make it and why. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS SERMON

HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL ISAIAH 9:6 – FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDERS: AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. On July 21, 1969 President Nixon said that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Hope Of The Believer”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Universal Gospel

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008

While the Gospel is for all men it will not be Received by all men.

THE UNIVERSAL GOSPEL 9/14/08 Romans 5:12-21 1. TEACHES A UNIVERSAL GUILT A. Reason 1. Disobedience of One Man – Adam a. sinner by nature b. born spiritually dead c. Genesis 2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat: 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church: Devoted Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Part 2 of 6 in our Early Church series. The early Christians were devoted meaning continuing steadfastly. Devoted to Apostles Teaching, Fellowship, The Breaking of bread, and Prayer.

The Early Church: Devoted Acts 2: 42 INTRO SERIES - EARLY CHURCH Part 2 ILL.: STUCK IN AIRPORT SUDDENLY - ALL IN THE AIR FLIGHT CANCELLED, PLANS CHANGED NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, NO CLEAN CLOTHES, NO MONEY LAST WEEK - PETER GAVE A POWERFUL MESSAGE FULL OF HOLY SPIRIT 3000 PEOPLE SAVED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

What Price Betrayal?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 1, 2008

Judas’ price was 30 pieces of silver. Do you have a price?

WHAT PRICE BETRAYAL? MATTHEW 26: 14-16 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Palm Sunday 2000 What is this? The ultimate betrayal for the mere price of thirty pieces of silver? There has been another time when the people of Jerusalem valued the prophet Zechariah at 30 pieces of silver, but that was pay for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

This message delivers a biblical perspective on the depth of the meaning of water baptism and how powerful the baptism of Jesus is concerning our role in the Kingdom

The Priesthood of All Believers Intro.: There is little understanding of the role of priest in today’s church. We understand ruling & reigning & we understand the priesthood in respect to pastors, but we’ve missed the reality of the priesthood of believers. I hope that changes today I. Historical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Charismatic