Sermons on Godly Character:

Giving Is Living

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 22, 2006

Sermon teaches us that in order to live eternally we must plan to give eternally.

GIVING IS LIVING Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luk 18:19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Luk 18:20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheep In Wolves Clothing

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

God has called us to carry the light in the darkness of this world. He has called us to be change agents. He wants us to shine His light so that men can see and be changed. The question is how do we consistently do this thing that God has called us to do?

Sermon Series: Sermon: “Sheep In Wolves Clothing” Scripture: Matthew 5.14-16 Introduction: Do you guys remember the cartoon with Wiley Coyote and Ralph the sheep dog. I use to love that cartoon. Every morning Ralph and Wiley would meet at the time clock which was mounted on a tree. As they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Our Minds

Contributed by Richard Perez on Sep 24, 2008

-there is no computer; There is nothing on this earth that can compare with what God has done in the mind of humankind.

23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 1.Someone has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Solomon Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message gives a realistic picture of who Solomon really was.

Hollywood is famous for typecasting certain actors. Typecasting is the process by which a film, TV, or stage actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters with the same traits or ethnic grouping. There have been instances in which an actor has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arms Wide Open Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008

Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

One of the most important responsibilities as your pastor is to help you leave a legacy that lasts; to make your life count for something more than the possessions you accumulate; to live in such a way that this world is changed because you touched som

Jokes: An elderly gentleman was having a great time at a senior citizen’s seminar when a young woman asked him what kind of plans he had for the future. The 75 year old man said, “Honey, at my age, I don’t even buy green bananas.” George Burns, an expert on growing old, said you know your getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Characteristics Of Obedience

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 17, 2008

As Ruth stepped out of her comfort zone in obedience to God, we are also called to do just the same.

I hope you enjoyed this comical look at living in the comfort zone. Today we will be looking at how one amazing woman of God did just the opposite – she stepped outside of her comfort zone to trust and obey God no matter where His path led. Let’s pray. If you have your Bible please turn to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 18 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 18 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we covered the passage where God established His covenant with the world that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. He placed a rainbow in the sky as a reminder of His promise to us. A promise that’s based entirely on His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008

How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: *other

Arrested By God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Taken into protective costody by God

Arrested by God on his way to Town Acts 9:1-11 Introduction: Here is a little background on his family…. ~They were a family of Pharisees, members of the party most fervent in Jewish nationalism and strict in obedience to the Law of Moses. ~They sought to guard there offspring against ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Vessels God Uses

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

weather they are broken, cracked, or fine, God can use them all

The Vessels God uses Romans 2:1-5 PRESENTLY: Men are now to bring themselves to God instead of sacrifices to the altar as of the old days, they themselves are now to be wholly the Lord’s as were the former ones. BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE: 1st notice that it says’ bodies’ in a plural form 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In Costume

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2008

Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Intro Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 12, 2008

The Christian life is not simply the absence of sin but the presence of life manifested in us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

The Fruit of The Spirit - Introductin Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 22 But athe fruit of the Spirit is blove, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, cgoodness, dfaithfulness, 23 7gentleness, self-control. eAgainst such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s fhave crucified the flesh with its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God