Sermons on Growth Habits:

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006

Examine the acting in our Christian walk. To be doers of Gods word, not just hearers.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 6 - Being Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006

A closer look at the work of being doers of the word.

The House of Faith Part 6 – Being Doers of the Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Part Two - What Faith Is Series

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Part Two of the series of Principles of Faith

Faith Principles Lesson Two: What Faith Is Foundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Intro: The Bible gives four scriptures which tell us that the just must live by faith: Rom. 1:17, Hab. 2:4, Gal. 3:11, Heb. 10:38. We said ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Three: How Does Faith Come Series

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Part three of a series of Principles of Faith

Faith Principles “How Does Faith Come?” Foundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Review: We are teaching on the ABC’s of faith. We are finding out what faith is, how it comes, and then we will be seeing how we release it, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrity: For The Record Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A sermon on the Eigth Commandment

Do not steal. Exodus 20:15 I remember the first thing I stole. I was in kindergarten and I just couldn’t resist taking home that little tiny set of plastic or metal gas pumps. I don’t know that I thought about it being wrong but I sure know it became wrong when my parents asked me where I got ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: *other

Words Matter Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on the Ninth Commandment

“No lies about your neighbor.” Ex. 20:16 This Commandment has to do with controlling our tongue. That is a very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us the tongue can be tamed by no man, James 3:1-8. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comments: Over the past decade, whenever I have lectured ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: *other

Sirve Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

La importancia de servir en la vida cristiana

“SIRVE” Intro. Hemos estado hablando de cómo nuestra relación con Dios tiene todo que ver con nuestra relación con las personas. Se nos decía que una buena relación vertical debe dar como resultado buenas relaciones horizontales. Y una buena relación horizontal es la evidencia de una buena ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Determining An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lose Some Weight!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 19, 2006

A little play on words here, but with a serious intent. The message encourages us to gain victories over the flesh, so that our Spirit man can flourish in the Lord, and gain strength; while our flesh "loses weight"!

Stand & Read - 1 Cor. 3:1-7 “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to babes in Christ. [2] I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, [3] for you are still fleshly. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Other

Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006

A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does It Take?

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2005

What does it take to be a Christian? Are there rules? Are there criteria?

Title: What does it take? Scripture: Romans 10:8-17 8 But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005

Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Motivation For Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 28, 2005

The final message from the series on Malachi

I have heard it said over and over again that hindsight is 20/20. How many things can you remember in your life that if you would have known they were going to turn out the way they did, you would have made an entirely different decision? How would you live your life differently today if you knew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"An Anchor Of The Soul..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 30, 2005

When you can’t change the wind, adjust your sails. God has promised He will be our anchor. Let’s examine it together!

INTRODUCTION The anchor. How important is it? Anyone with any sense would tell you "Never leave shore with out one..." Hundreds of stories could be written about the times ones anchor saved a lot of heartache, time and money! The Christian life is a lot like a ship out on the sea. Storms can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Baptist