Sermons on Godly Discipline:

Worthy Of Our Endeavor

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace is a worthy goal of the church. The operative word is "unity"...not "uniformity".

WORTHY OF OUR ENDEAVOR Ephesians 4:1-7 I. The text does not refer to “uniformity” but to unity. God made us all different...just as He did with all creation...even to the extent that no two snowflakes...nor man=s fingerprints are identical. “For the body is not one member but many...now ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In Borderland Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 19, 2002

In this message we will discover - the not so fun truth that we are properly stuck spiritually. But we will also begin to see that change is possible (The Life - part 2)

Stuck In Borderland The Life – part two This is the second week in our new study that we are calling, “The Life,” a ten week series that has the very real potential of radically changing your life in ways you can’t even begin to imagine. AND – last Sunday as we kicked it off, we said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For A Living

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dirt Under The Nails

Contributed by Chris Holmes on Nov 23, 2002

This sermon is geared toward people seeking how keep the divine spirit of Christ manifested within them.

I. Defileth of A Man A. It is not waht enters the body that shall defileth a man 1. Defileth is to make dirty 2. Jesus says that defilement has nothing to do with what one eats but rather with what one says and does. B. It’s the words that leave the mouth that defileth a man 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 6, 2002

In this message we will talk about the awesome truth that Christ came in order for us to live transformed lives - to unstuck us! (The Life - part 3)

“Changing Lives” The Life – part 3 Today is week three – in our sermon series called, “The Life…” A message series that has (and I’m not kidding) has the very real potential of radically changing; not just your life – but also the lives of those in your home; and the life, direction, success ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Word For The Lazy"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

Paul addresses the work ethic of the Christian, and how to deal with spiritual laziness. A continuation and the conclusion of the series on 2 Thessalonians.

“A Word For The Lazy” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been lazy? You just didn’t want to do anything but sit around, watch TV, eat or sleep? There’s PHYSICAL LAZINESS … and there’s also MENTAL LAZINESS, where you just don’t want to think about anything too deep … where you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Submission To Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Now Paul starts on the second part of the letter on our submission to Christ. How we should be different after coming to Christ than what we were before.

COLOSSIANS #4 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) In the first two chapters Paul as shown that if the church follows Christ He is over everything in the church’s life, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Conclusion And Summary Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

The conclusion of Paul’s letter and a brief summary of the letter.

COLOSSIANS #5 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Conclusion A. Commendation of Tychicus 4:7 9 COLOSSIANS 4:7 18 7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond servant in the Lord, will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003

The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Pslam Of Warfare

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2003

God’s command to Israel to drive out every idol and every idolater from Canaan has a definite meaning to every Christian. Drive out every sin.

DRIVE OUT SIN OR IT WILL DRIVE YOU! Judges 2:1-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Hear What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 27, 2003

Expository/topical sermon of hearing and listening to God’s voice, taken from Paul’s conversion. Bulletin notes following full text sermon.

Acts 9:1-9 – Do You Hear What I Hear? A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Que Tu Luz Brille

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

Existe un gigante dormido dentro de cada uno de nosotros. Cuando ese gigante despierta, milagros ocurren. Desarrollemos 10 caracteristicas para lograr un liderazgo de excelencia.

Que Tu Luz Brille. Pastor Amat Fernandez Mateo 5:14-16 14 Vosotros sois la luz del mundo: una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. 15 Ni se enciende una lámpara y se pone debajo de un almud, mas sobre el candelero, y alumbra á todos los que están en casa. 16 Así alumbre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whole Armour Of God

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on Jun 29, 2003

Putting on the whole armour of God that we might be able to stand.

1) Loins girt with truth a) girt-girdle-belt b) Latch to hold sword, worn when going to battle 2) Breastplate of Righteousness a) Breastplate- covered the neck to below waist b) righteousness- acting in a just upright manner c) Protects heart- people telling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal