Sermons on Godly Response:

Respecting Discipline Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006

In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

10-90

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 22, 2006

A sermon that teaches us the five reasons why we need to tithe

10-90 5 Reasons Why We Need Tithe Malachi 3:8-11 SCRIPTURE READING (8)Nanakawan baga ng tao ang Dios? Gayon ma’y ninanakaw ninyo ako. Ngunit inyong sinasabi, Sa ano ka namin ninakawan? Sa mga ikasangpung bahagi at sa mga handog. (9)Kayo’y nangagsumpa ng sumpa sapagkat inyo akong ninakawan, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcome Intimidation

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 24, 2006

Intimidation is holding many Christians back not just being who God wants them to be, but also doing what He wants them to do at their church and in their normal day lives. It paralyzes them in the realm of the spirit. It causes them to compromise what

The Oxford English Dictionary defines intimidation as: to render timid; to inspire fear; to discourage; or, suppress by threatening. Like other strongholds people battle intimidations, however most do not confront the source of it or even realize that there is actually a source. Some battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Through Suffering

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 25, 2006

Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you have lost all your material and physical possessions?

Blessings Through Suffering Job 1:1-21; 2:1-10 Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you lose all your material and physical possessions? Even if it cost you, heaven forbid, your job... your possessions and your health? Job did. Or... are you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursue A Heart Of Compassion And Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 12, 2006

We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those steps are not easy, but we know that with each step Jesus is by our side and at times reaches down lifts us up and carries us.

“Pursue A Heart of Compassion and Love” Matthew 9:9-13 John 5:1-9 The call of Jesus to follow Him is not a call to follow him without challenge and adventure. Jesus did not say, “Follow me and I will give you a pain free life.” We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Making The Most Of My Losses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Fifth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how to handle the losses in our lives.

All of us experience losses throughout our lives. We have family members and friends who die. Sometimes we lose jobs. Or we can lose material possessions or our health. Sometimes we lose a relationship that’s important to us because of a conflict or because someone moves away. Those kinds of losses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Formation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A message that centers around fellowship

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do I Qualify For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2006

What kind of wedding garments do we need to be acceptable in the Kingdom of Heaven?

We’re beginning a series of sermons based on questions submitted by the people of this congregation, as well as questions from people in the churches at Spring Creek, Pisgah and Walton. As their preachers and I prayed about the responses we received, we found that there were certain questions that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Can't Believe Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

For people living under the influence of spiritual blindness by REFUSING TO BELIEVE the infallible, authoritative word of God...

The Bible says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…” How strong is your SPIRITUAL eyesight? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being JESUS, where are you? Did you know that SOME OF US are WILLINGLY walking down the road of life VISUALLY IMPAIRED? (Beer Goggles slide) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons I've Learned From Mom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

2006 Mother’s Day Sermon

Someone has written, ‘Confession is good for the soul.’ This morning, for a few moments, all mothers present get to experience their own personal and unique confession, okay? From the website, corsinet.com, I am going to read a list of ‘mom-isms.’ (1) ‘Mom-isms’ are things that moms say or have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 2 - Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 11, 2006

Part 2 of our Fruits of the Spirit Series is about Love and what God=type love is, and how we can quench it if we are not carefull.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 2 – Love Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION We began our series last week on ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’. We talked about how we receive the Spirit from Jesus when we receive Salvation, but that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Bible Church

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 4 - James, Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2006

Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them, just to teach them a lesson?

In The Service Of The Master – Part 4 The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 4 James Matthew 10:1-4 Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Jul 22, 2006

The 23rd Psalms and how we are to apply it to our lives today.

The Lord Is My Shepherd Psalms 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist