Sermons on Golden Scepter:

Can You Believe What They Did? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

When we judge others we reveal a lot about our relationships with Christ and our heart in general.

Can You Believe What They Did? – Judging Matthew 7:1-6 This week I was reading an article about a meeting that occurred during a seminar among some leading professors at some of our leading universities. During an open forum one professor reported that at his school the most damaging charge one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Covenant - Fanning The Flame

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2005

A Christian Marriage is more than a contract. It is acovenant commitment. It is a solemn promise.

Marriage Covenant – Fanning the Flame Ephesians 5:21-33 Christian marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant commitment. A covenant is an agreement between two parties. It is a solemn promise. God made a covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18. If Noah was obedient and built an ark God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Leave The Past In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004

From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

“In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Look At What God Is Doing!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2003

This is a end of year sermon talking about what God is doing at ACC!

INTRODUCTION • Here we stand, at the dawn of a new year. I do not know what you think, but I am very excited over the opportunities God will open up to us in the new year! • I would like to do something a bit different during the sermon time today. I am going to focus the message on the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Proverbs For Living

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Firey Furnace Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:4-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 15 of 15

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 4: Righteousness Being Restored Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 4 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at Moses restoring rigtheousness and what it means for revival today.

Introduction I want to start this morning by using a quote from a Methodist. When you work around the church a while it comes quite naturally, the laughter of cynical disbelief. In 1986 the United Methodist General Conference, on the last day of two weeks of meetings, passed a resolution that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Modern church leaders have often neglected the duties of overseeing the spiritual welfare of individuals and families. Sadly, biblical pastoral oversight is set aside for more promising programs. Instead, programs, facilities, and finances are impersonall

INTRODUCTION Savage Wolves: PT BARNUM - THE CIRCUS SHOWMAN - He delighted in showing an exhibit: THE HAPPY FAMILY - Lions, Tigers, and a little lamb. One asked if they had problems, Barnum said “Aside from replacing the lamb from time to time, there’s no problem.” We all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From A Parade

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: *other

An End To Childish Ways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

(For Senior Adult Sunday) Children ask for things for themselves, think in limited terms, and believe they can escape responsbility. Mature people think in terms of love.

“If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” And if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Spirit Of Adventure

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

God is working in this church, not because we’re special people, but because we’ve chose to be obedient to His call. That’s our choice. I invite you to become a total part of this family of faith and move ahead with us. We don’t know what the future holds

Restoring the Spirit of Adventure Genesis 6:1-8 and 22 (John 10:10, Hebrews 11) One of our church members shared with me at one time and she said “I am 100%+ in favor of TIBC moving forward. I have been gravely concerned for several years about the way we have seemed to move only on those projects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Peace In A World Of Turmoil

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even in a world filled with turmoil you can find peace if you know where to look for it.

HOW TO HAVE PEACE IN A WORLD OF TURMOIL LUKE 23:44-49 Everyone is seeking peace. Go to any part of the world and you will find people searching for peace. It may be world peace they are seeking—like the summits between the United States and the other superpowers. They may be seeking peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49