Sermons on Grace Upon Grace:

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Victory!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Tragedy can be turned into triumph.

Sept. 21, 2003 Esther 9 “Victory!” INTRODUCTION A little town in Alabama turned a tragedy into a triumph. “The major livelihood of the town was raising cotton. One year, just as it appeared that there would be a bumper crop, the boll weevil invaded, devastated the crop, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Purpose 1: A Church That Loves" Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003

One of the great purposes of the church is to love God and to love people.

“Purpose #1: A Church That Loves” Matt. 22: 34-40 September 7, 2003 Intro: When Charles Schwab was 70 years old, he made the following statement. These words were spoken for the record in a court of law after he’d just won a nuisance suit. He said, “I’d like to say here in a court of law, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to be wachful in their relationship with God, so they can live in compliance with God’s comaands and recieve their full inheritance as children of God

Claiming Your Inheritance Philippians 3:17 - 19, Acts 17:18, Philippians 3:12, 8-9, 16, Galatians 6:7 - 8, 4:1-9, Philippians 3:20 - 21, Romans 8:19, 23, 25, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Galatians 5:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2 July 8, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Still Want It

Contributed by Tawaunna Jones on Oct 27, 2004

Joshua 14:6-13 Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel.

Do You Sill Want It! Minister Tawaunna L. Jones Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel. God promised it to them when they were still in bondage. God said “He would take them to a land that was flowing with milk and honey. It would have cities that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice #3: Matthew Series

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

This is the third in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Matthew and that God chooses "Sold Out" people to redeem for His Kingdom.(Drama also av

Jesus began His earthly mission with a search for a team of apprentices, of high level leaders who would form his inner circle and take on the leadership of building His Kingdom after he completed His mission here on earth. As was depicted in the drama sketch, the men Jesus chose were not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Jews Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Character Of A Servant

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 16, 2004

Description of a servant

DO YOU HAVE THE CHARACTER OF A SERVANT What does the word servant mean? We use that term everyday in our lives. Some use the term to mean someone who serves the needs of their employer. This is true. This is one meaning of the word still others use the word to describe the service that a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Virgin Shall Be With Child"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 18, 2004

Belief in the virgin birth of Jesus is fundamental to all doctrines of the atonement. A Christmas sermon.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her away secretly. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

How Reliable Is The Bible? Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Apr 11, 2005

This apologetic message examines the reliability of the Bible and challenges us to be people of the Scripture.

(ON THE STREET INTERVIEWS-VIDEO) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from every walk of life wrote the Bible. We all know that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What A Waste Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

Today, we are going to study the life of Samson, and as we survey chapters 13-16 we will see that Samson is a powerful example of wasted potential.

"WHAT A WASTE" TEXT: JUDGES 13-16 INTRODUCTION I don’t know about you but something that really aggravates me is waste, "W A S T E" not "W A I S T", even though our waists can be a little aggravating at times as well. Sometimes it seems as though we are surrounded by waste, every where we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down Society

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

To teach belivers how to live in today’s culture.

PP0242 DATE LIVING RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE SOCIETY! Proverbs 3:1-10. INTRODUCTION: What is a Christian supposed to do? We live in a society that is upside down. Years ago I rode a ride at the State Fair that turned the riders upside down several times during the duration of the ride. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Never Forgets

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 2, 2002

God knew us before He ever created us. He knew that we would make mistakes; He knew that we would forget Him at times. He knows how much He hates sin and He knew how much He would love us. What a wonderful God we have! That He gave His only begotten S

“God Never Forgets” Judges 2:11-16 INTRO: As we go through life we meet many people along the way and we learn many, many things don’t we? I would say in the time that we are in school as children is the time we meet most of the people and we learn most of the things we know. Now one might ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ