Sermons on Godly Joy:

Getting Out Of The Empty Basket

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Too many Christians are bearing no fruit for God. The problem is sin, and God is going to do something in their lives to bring them to fruitfulness. (2nd in series)

Oct. 19, 2003 John 15 “Getting out of the empty basket” NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise specified come from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, Secrets of the Vine Introduction A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kind man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Supper Time

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 31, 2003

WE SEE IN THIS STORY THE PROBLEM THAT IS SHOWN,THE PERSON THAT IS FOUND, AND THE POWER THAT IS DISPLAYED.

A MIRACLE AT SUPPER TIME Mark 6:31-43 Jesus had been healing many people from their diseases, and so a multitude began to seek Him out. Some wanted healing for themselves or loved ones. Others wanted to see a miracle worker. Some were truly seeking the Messiah. A crowd of 5,000 men, plus women ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Where God's Wants For You To Be

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Nov 8, 2003

This messages deals with getting to where God wants you to be vice where you want yourself to be.

Getting To Where God Wants You to Be Text: Acts 9:1-6; 13-19 1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood - The Path To Greatness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2003

How to be great in the eyes of God.

Servanthood ¡V The Path to Greatness How to be great in the eyes of God Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: John C Miller in his book The Question Behind the Question tells the following story: It was a beautiful day in downtown Minneapolis when John Miller stopped into a Rock Bottom restaurant for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Reputation Worth Having Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2007

The faith of the Roman Christians gave them a reputation that was worth having. Paul shows us two qualities about their faith that gave them a reputation worth having.

Scripture Benjamin Franklin once said, “Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and never well mended.” William Shakespeare’s Othello lamented the loss of his reputation after he had acted foolishly, “Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recognizing Your Personality Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to discover how God has created each of us with unique personalities to be used together in serving in the church.

If you haven’t been with us in the last couple weeks let me get you up to date. We are in a series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

Introductory Message on a series for Prayer.

Luke 11:1-4 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. [2] And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For A Convenient Season

Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 17, 2007

A Time prepared for the conviction and calling of a soul for Salvation

Needs for a Convenient Season Acts 24:1-6 and 25 And after five days Ananias the high priest orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace - Grace Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Feb 18, 2007

Defining Grace

Sermon by Donald R Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – February 18, 2007 (www.antioch-christian.org) AMAZING GRACE - GRACE DEFINED Text: Romans 3:21-26 INTRODUCTION Last Sunday I spoke upon LOVE DEFINED – today I want to talk about GRACE DEFINED. One of the reasons is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whispers In The Wind

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

What wind fills your sails. The wind of Acts 2 or the winds of Satan

W H I S P E R I N T H E W I N D O V E R S H A D O W M E I N T H E S H E L T E R O F Y O U R W I N G S H O L Y S P I R I T C O V E R M E O V E R S H A D O W M E O V E R S H A D O W I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing To Grow

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Some of the myths about spiritual growth, some facts, and some tips.

How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Let me give you a short quiz to test your intelligence and reasoning ability. Q. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? A. Open the refrigerator, put the giraffe in and close the door. Simple. Don’t try to make things more complicated than they ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Risen... Believe It Or Not!

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Because Jesus rose from the dead, I can have confidence, I can have new life, I can be forgiven, and I can have hope.

Let me give you a quiz. Take your pen and look at the notes you would have found in your Sunrise Update this morning. At the top you’ll see a series of dates. Each one is a specific date in history when something significant happened. Some are easier than others. Just take a few seconds, scan the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007

This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anna: A Life In Three Verses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist