Sermons on Greek Words:

Do You Have God's Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2002

God wants to give us His best, BUT do we have it? Are we in a position where God can bless us?

Do You Have God?s Best Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Our God is a good, kind, and loving God. The Psalmist declared "O taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8). God wants to give us His best. In fact, in many cases God is more anxious to bestow His blessings on us than we are to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite House Part 2: The Cost Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, Missouri, and Pen

God’s favorite house!!! Part 2 The Cost of Intimacy INTRO: Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How Will You Meet The King?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002

Four ways to meet the King of Kings.

2SAM.19:15 "HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING?" * This chapter finds David returning to Jerusalem after a forced exile caused by Absolom his son. * Absolom is now dead & King David is returning to retake his rightful place on the throne-Israel. * David’s return finds the people of Israel in various states ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Judge And Peacemaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon for Palm Sunday

In His letter to the Philippian church, Paul sings the praises of Christ, who “...emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men, ...humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” The second chapter of Philippians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

What The Death Of Jesus Means To Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 14, 2002

Jesus died that we might not have to die spiritually.

WHAT THE DEATH OF JESUS MEANS TO US Matthew 26:45-52 “He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil 2:8 In the NT 175 times the death of Christ is mentioned. So all the great doctrines of the Bible are built around this subject. A doctrine that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-27

Denomination: *other

Intimate Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2002

God wants an intimate relationship with us in worship

Intimate Worship March 17, 2002 Psalm 42:1-2,4 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-4

Denomination: *other

Dating

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

What In The World Is God Doing?

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Future Through The Eyes Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 6, 2002

This week we will walk with Joseph as he helps two of the Pharaoh’s servants interpret their dreams. One has success and fails to remember Joseph for two years, the other dies as God allows Joseph to interpret. God is our great interpretor--He alone kno

Seeing the Future through the Eyes of God A. The Characters B. The confusion C. The clarification D. The conclusion DBF 4/7/02 Genesis 40 Boy the last few years in Bristol Bay have been really different. Four years ago there were little or no salmon that came in. There was so much doom and gloom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Enron, Easter, And Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002

Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is America Under God's Judgment?

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Did America make a covenant commitment with God? I believe the answer is "Yes." American pioneers made a compact with God. In this covenant, the people agreed to honor God. In return, they expected God to bless them, but I believe America has broken i

IS AMERICA UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT? BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document (outside the Bible) in the history of mankind. Because it promises the greatest good. Because it has impacted the greatest number of people. Because it provided ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching To The Poor, Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Preaching to the poor.

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” Part 2 By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Review from last sermon. Preaching to the poor has always been important to the church. Listen to how important it was to Jesus to preach to the poor. When John the Baptist was put in prison, he became discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10