Sermons on Grace May Abound:

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Watching The Steps We Take Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-25, Luke 5:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can I Do When I Am Tempted To Do What I Don't Want To Do

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Many new Christians think getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away; some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever.

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I AM TEMPTED TO DO WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO? (I Corinthians 10:13) By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION A. Many new Christians think that getting saved will make all lust for sin to go away. Actually, some new Christians will suffer more severe temptation than ever. B. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Care?

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 17, 2002

We ask people how they are doing, but do we really care? This message is to inspire people to reach others.

Tell a story of when you did help someone in need. [Romans 12:9-11] Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. (What do people answer when asked, “How are you doing?” When we ask the question do we really care?) Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. {10} Love each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasant Interruptions

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 20, 2002

We were created for community and we need community.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: We were created for community and we need community. While life is very enjoyable the journey of life and faith is often trying, difficult and painful. Discouragement. Relentless temptation. Debilitating sins. Doubts. Ridicule. Burdensome weaknesses. ...read more

The Ways Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The faithfulness of God is seen in the new era of Israel under Joshua’s leadership.

The Ways of God Joshua 1,3, 4 (Scripture reading is from Psalms 77:11-15). Over the past several weeks we’ve been pushing our way through the book of Joshua, looking closely at some of the ways that God works in the lives of His people. This week I decided it was time for us to step back, take a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4fruit Of Spirit Patience Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

We study the fruit of the Spirit, part#4 Patience.

#4 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: PATIENCE OR LONG-SUFFERING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE STUDYING ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Values We Live By

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

Our values determine our course of action.

What makes a man willing to lay down his life for another? Consider these three examples: Richard Antrim, a native of Peru, Indiana, was a naval officer and POW in the Dutch East Indies during the Second World War. In April 1942 he attempted to intervene in the harsh punishment of a fellow naval ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Church Of God

#5understanding Time Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2002

We need a greater understanding of TIME and how it is a limited resource.

This is #5 in series UNDERSTANDING TIME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have been doing a series on UNDERSTANDING. This has to do with understanding time. I START THIS SERMON BY FLIPPING PENNIES RANDOMLY ALL OVER THE PLACE. AFTER FLIPPING ABOUT 100 AWAY, I ASKED WHAT IF A PENNY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is God Faithful And Fair? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An expository message on the faithfulness and fairness of God, especially in His dealings with Israel.

Romans Series # 42 June 12, 2002 Title: Is God Faithful and Fair? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #42 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 15, 2002

Jesus admonished us to "Remember Lot’s Wife" in Luke 17:32. Have you ever wondered why? After all, we don’t even know her name! There are obviously some power lessons we can learn from her and her life. In this lesson, we hope to learn from her mistak

Open: Luke 17:20-32 Jesus, naturally, was the greatest Biblical scholar and teacher the world has ever known! Here in Luke 17, Jesus is well along in His ministry. You might say that the Pharisees were “on to Him!” They were between the proverbial “rock and hard spot.” They couldn’t just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38, Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare-Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

In the battle against spiritual enemies, we have to make sure that we are prepared for battle.

Nov. 5, 2000 Ephesians 6:10-13 “Spiritual warfare – stand your ground!” 1. Remember where your strength comes from. (vs. 10)  In the unchanging, unending power of the Lord - “be strong in the Lord” One of the teachers at my wife’s school died on Friday. Her husband, Mr. Packard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist