Sermons on Growing The Church:

The Unsuccessful Servant

Contributed by Mark Barnes on Jun 2, 2001

Isaiah’s call - are we willing to respond in the way that he did?

Introduction ============ Before we look at these verses, let me fill you in on some of the background to the book of Isaiah. The year that King Uzziah died (verse 1) is about 750 years before the birth of Christ. You may know that the nation of the Jews is split into two Kingdoms. The northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Intepret Difficult Passages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Intepret Difficult Passages

How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Enlarged Understanding Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

What does Luke mean by the phrase “the kingdom of God” and how does it apply to our daily lives and ministries? Sermon also deals with disciples’ question in Acts 1:6 “So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restor

Enlarged Understanding of the Kingdom of God Series: Book of Acts #4 Acts 1:1-11[1] 11-06-05 Intro We are in a study of the Book of Acts and this morning I what to talk with you about “the kingdom of God.” What does Luke mean by the phrase “the kingdom of God” and how does it apply to our daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

No Secrets

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead People Can't Change? Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jul 23, 2005

Many Believers are falling into one of Satan’s oldest tricks. They are allowing what is very clearly declared and known from Scripture to be held captive by what they, personally, don’t know.

Over time, questions are expressed whether as a direct inquiry or by many other means. Some of these questions have a direct effect on our Christian life, our Bible knowledge and the church function. Because our series on Redemption has been interrupted by vacation, and other things, I thought it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-30

The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That All Religions Are The Same

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003

In this message we try to arm ourselves with answers that will both show why all religions are not the same and how Christianity is far above them all.

I Have A Friend Who… Thinks All Religions Are The Same In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Explanation

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 3, 2003

Peter’s Explanation for the lame man’s healing

Great Explanation Acts 3:12-26 Jeff Hughes – March 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week we saw how God set the stage for Peter to deliver a message to the crowd gathered at the temple for evening prayer. We saw a man that was lame from his birth miraculously healed by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Happy Ending In Your Life . Pay Heed To These Warning Symbols

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 28, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE BY PAYING HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS NAMELY 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS

HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE . PAY HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS ************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to have a happy ending ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 30

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Bow or Burn 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013

JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Voice Crying In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2010

1) The Person (Mark 1:1), 2) Prophecy (Mark 1:2), 3) Practice (Mark 1:4), 4) People (Mark 1:5), 5) Poverty (Mark 1:6) & 6) The Prediction by the Herald (Mark 1:7, 8)

Whether officially or by action, people take leadership of differing faith communities. The late Mother Teresa became the leader of a group of nuns in Calcutta India. Her piety and devotion, gained her a world wide voice for her cause. The Dali Lama, is the spiritual leader of Buddhism. People the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011

4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist