Sermons on Growth As A Disciple:

Candles With No Fire

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2006

Only God can enlighten our spirits when they become darkened by the fierce winds of life.

Hurricane Katrina left much of our neigborhood in darkness. Amid that time I purchased several candles and strategically place them throughout the house. But when I attempted to light them, I discovered that I had no matches nor lighters of any sorts. I had candles with no fire. Anyone who would’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28

Denomination: Baptist

Branded

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2006

Whose brand do we carry? Is it the mark of the Antichrist in our attitudes and way of life, or do we carry the mark of the Lord Jesus Christ? Has the devil tried to rustle you from the Lord?

BRANDED By Pastor Jim May When our country was young and the herds of cattle ranged freely on the plains, before barbed wire fences came into being, the only way that a rancher could positively identify his cattle was by placing a brand upon their flanks. Some of the brands, like the Flying W, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Break Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2005

7 specific ways to break old habits and change for the better

Outline from "First Impressions." How to Break Out of a Rut! Do you want to get out of the rut you’re in? Is your life predictable? Do you do the same thing, day after day? Has the excitement gone? Do you feel as though 2005 will be just as dull and monotonous as 2004? Are you just going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Giving Everything We Gain Everything

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2003

The giving away of our lives for others through Christ is where real life is found.

Mark 8:34-38 "In Giving Everything We Gain Everything" The first question in the Bible is found in Genesis, chapter 3. God asks Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" The answer?... ... "I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." And so we have not only the first question in the Bible, but we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Witnessing

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

. How many of us are actively going out and spreading the word? How many have you added to the kingdom this week, month, year, decade, ever? Jesus seems to be absolutely correct about us when he made the statement in Matt 9:37 that "The harvest i

*Witnessing = The spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the goal of converting the listener. *When witnessing, there are usually 3 different ways that occurs: you actively pursue the unsaved, they seek you, or they see how you live. I. We are to pursue the unsaved: The Great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Rid Of Your Old Junk Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

A study on Ephesians 4:17-32, this is the first of a series on how to clean up our lives by stopping what’s wrong, changing our thinking, and starting to do what’s right.

This Friday, Lynelle and I finally got to go golfing for the first time this year. And guess what? I beat her! I also got my 2nd par ever! This got me thinking. What if I played against Tiger Woods (the best golf player in the world today) and beat him? What if he had an off day, and I had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trading Spaces Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

A study on Ephesians 4:17-32, this is the second in a series on how to clean up our lives by stopping what’s wrong, changing our thinking, and starting to do what’s right.

How many of you are familiar with the television show “Trading Spaces”? It is my wife’s favorite show. If you are not familiar with it, let me explain it to you. Two couples who are neighbors and friends (hopefully) appear on this show. Each couple is paired with an interior designer and given ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trading Spaces, Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

A study on Ephesians 4:17-32, this is the third in a series on how to clean up our lives by stopping what’s wrong, changing our thinking, and starting to do what’s right.

We have been in a series of messages on Spring Cleaning. In keeping with that tone, I would like to offer for your amusement this morning a letter I received to help with your spring cleaning. Do any of you have cats? How To Clean A Cat 1. Thoroughly clean the toilet. 2. Add the required amount ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2003

This passage draws out six keys to reaching the goal of our walk with Christ.

Analogy: Our walk with Christ is like a journey through the woods. How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life: Questions to ask. . . 1. Do I know what my destination is? - v. 12 - “press on.” - v. 13 - “one thing I do.” - v. 14 - “I press on.” - v. 21 - The goal: to be like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Famous Four Words

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

A Sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Peter telling Jesus he is the Christ

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Mark 8:27-38 "Faith’s Famous Four Words"   27 ¶ And Jesus went on with his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" 28 And they told him, "John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 19, 2003

In this exhortation to Timothy, Paul is admonishing him and us (as believers) to confess our Lord, to be convicted of His gospel, and to be committed to serving Him. To be able to say, "I know in whom I have believed ..."

I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED II TIMOTHY 1:12 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word wrought peace with in my heart. I know not how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Too Big For Works

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003

A neglected friendship teaches that faith and works must be the "best of friends."

On a pleasant leisurely day this past summer, I drove my car up the steep hill on Urf Road in the little town of Cowlesville, and stopped by the childhood home of my best friend from middle school, Bret. Bret and I spent a lot of time together during the summers and did the kinds of things that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Letter Of Straw

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

A Letter of Straw to resist the storms of life.

I think I quite like James. I think I like him because he writes like an ordinary human being. He says things much the way you or I would. I find simplicity in his writing. Not that his comments are really simple. Far from it but the easy understanding of what he says seems to compel me to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

A battle within every believer is to keep us from living out the Eternal Life which Jesus has given us.

THE POWER OF A PROMISE 1 John 2:25-29 (25) And this is the promise that He Himself made to us; eternal life. (26) I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. (27) The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don’t need anyone to teach you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist