Sermons on Gods Benevolence:

What Is Easter All About

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Need The Bible

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

We need the Bible so that we can know that we have sinned and need a Savior.

“Why Do We Need The Bible” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 1. We Need the Bible because it is our Only STANDARD. (v. 14) 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2:13; Proverbs 22:6; John 8:30-31; Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 6:20; Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-9 2. We Need the Bible because it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A brief message on structuring prayer time.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul extols the virtue of a godly mother and how she is to influence her children for the glory of Christ.

“THE INFLUENCE OF A GODLY MOTHER” 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-6 1. Eunice’s faith was a PURE faith. (v. 5a) When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee Psalm 17:1; John 1:47; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22; Ezekiel 33:31; Romans 12:9; 1 John 3:18; Acts 15:9; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A High Performance Christian

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This message challenges the believer to be the absolute best that they can be for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Becoming a High Performance Believer John 11:43-44; 12:1-11 I. A High Performance Believer is a Living Witness – Lazarus A. A living witness must be different 1. Different standards 2. Different priorities B. A living witness must be raised from the dead (truly born again) (v. 43) “..even when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Battling Convenient Religion

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This message takes a look at the account of the Rich young Ruler in Mark 10 and how it is is a mirror of those that are seeking convenience through religion.

Battling Convenient Religion Mark 10:17-22 I. The Man’s Presumptions (v. 17) A. He presumed his inheritance could be earned “…what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – v. 17 B. He presumed discipleship was about doing “..what must I do…” – v. 17 1. Discipleship is about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Be Informed

Contributed by Mark Taylor on Nov 14, 2000

Be informed about the Second Coming of Christ.

BE INFORMED I Thess. 4:13-5:11 Jesus spoke concerning the future when He said in John 14: 3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. He say's that He is coming back again! Paul said that we are "Son's of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Bitten By A Snake

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

Spiritual snakes that take the joy and happiness of serving the Lord away from us when we are bitten by them

BITTEN BY A SNAKE--NUMBERE 21:1-9 Introduction: Snakes or Serpents are mentioned at least 53 times in the scriptures. Bitten by a snake-what a horrible way to die. It is uncertain as to why these snakes was called "firey." Perhaps it was because of their colors or perhaps it was because of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Untapped Destiny

Contributed by Jeff Bullock on Feb 19, 2004

A message about the need for Christians to grow up in Christ and not remain spiritual infants.

Title: The Untapped Destiny Key Thought: Children grow up, and so should CHRISTIANS. 1 Corinthians 13:11 When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Number 1: Everyone has been a CHILD “When we were children,” A. Children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want The Good Life Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Series of sermons on Proverbs, focus on what it will take to live a good life.

I Want the “Good Life!” Prov. 1:1-7 Solomon declared he had written his proverbs so that people would know how to live. We need to know how to live life to its fullest. How do we live life to its fullest? Listen the the ways we find the good life. I. We must be wiling to admit our need for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be?

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

If your children follow your experience will they be spiritually Adept or spiritually dehydrated

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be? Jeremiah 14:1-6 Judges 2:10 Amos 8:11 Ecclesiastes 1:4 A sad story that the weeping prophet declares concerning a thirsty child. Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coffin, Choir, Christ

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

When our focus is on Christ as it should be we can worship in any circumstance

The Coffin, The Choir, and The Christ Isaiah 6: 1-9 The prosperity of King Uzziah's reign seems to have weakened the national character. Deep seated degeneracy was eating out the vitals of the nation. The unbroken summer of fifty years with its prosperity and wealth had induced a moral decay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enthusiasm (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 7, 2015

“Enthusiastic people turn a boring drive into an adventure, extra work into opportunity and strangers into friends.”

Colossians 3:23-And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, If I could only have one word to describe Lee Crawford it would have to be….Enthusiastic!! She had enthusiasm for God, for her church, her family, her friends!! Someone has said, “Enthusiasm is contagious.” If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live, Move, Be, In Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 29, 2015

In HIM we live and have life. In HIM we move with HIS purpose and intent In HIM we are about be-ing. Everything about our existence comes from HIM.

Live, move, be, in HIM Acts 17:28 (KJV) 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; In HIM we live and have life. In HIM we move with HIS purpose and intent In HIM we are about be-ing. Everything about our existence comes from HIM. So today as you look back on the life you have lived, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Solemn Responsibility Of Christian Witness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2014

The person who receives you, dear Christian, receives Jesus - and He says that “the one who receives Me receives the One who sent Me” (Matthew 10:40).

THE SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Matthew 10:40-42. This is the continuation of what I have called the ‘little commission’ - the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42). We turn now from the missionaries to those who receive them. a) The attitudes and actions indicated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational