Sermons on Good Tenants:

What Are Our Motives

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001

What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

“Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Prodigal Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 21, 2003

An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.

Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003

THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

“Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Ministry Of Availability"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 2, 2004

God will use what we make available to Him. In the passage in Luke 5:1-11, we see that, even with a smelly, old fishing boat and a broken net, Jesus used what Peter made available for Him to use.

“The Ministry Of Availability” INTRODUCTION: God has a ministry for every one of His children … NOT JUST the Pastor. EVERY Christian has a ministry … every one of YOU! Not all will be great soul-winners … BUT … we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are ALL a link in the chain … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up

Contributed by James May on Nov 7, 2004

Never give up on prayer and trusting the Lord. In God’s time and in God’s manner, your answer will come.

NEVER GIVE UP by Pastor Jim May Matthew 9:1-26 In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter’s magnetic field, radiation belts, and atmosphere. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004

Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Of Christianity

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 7, 2002

The foundation of Chritstianity is a belief, yea, rather a conviction that the Bible is the Word of God!

THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY PSALM 11:3 INTRODUCTION: 1. ILL: Kareem Abdul Jabar Several years ago Roy Firestone interviewed the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar. During the interview, Firestone Asked Jabar if there was one coach that he had during his career that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Always On Top Of Anger Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 7, 2002

Part 4 of this amazing series showing us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be "Always on Top of Anger."

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 4 (Always on Top of Anger) Brian A. Moon In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John McGraw got into a fight with the Boston third baseman. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20, James 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

The main points of the message are (1)Sometimes A Crisis Experience Is Exactly What We Need To Get Us To Pray (2) God can hear our Prayers from anywhere (3) There Is A Cost To Disobedience In the Life Of A Believer

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 3 “Praying When Prayer Is All That Is Left!” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 You may or may not remember our last lesson on Jonah in chapter 1 verse 4-16 which dealt with the “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Could Happen To You

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Dec 29, 2004

Since Jesus was tempted by Satan we need to realize that It could happen to us

If it Happened to Him…….. It Could Happen to You Several Years ago there was a movie that starred Nicolas Cage. It was about a New York City Cop who didn’t have enough money for a tip. He felt bad about it so he gave her a choice. She could wait until tomorrow and he would come back and bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God