Sermons on Growth:

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reviving The Soul

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

David shares 5 ways to revive your soul in Psalm 19.

Reviving the Soul Psalm 19 (NIV) 1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3There is no speech or language where their voice is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005

Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2005

Titus ministered in an area where the culture influenced the Christian community with immorality, independence, and idleness. These same character traits exist in our culture as well - placing Christians on opposite sides when they don’t need to be.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the church was like you? I’ve heard it said before that “church is great – except for all the people.” The fact is, the church is the people – imperfect members of the human race who came to Christ from various backgrounds and dysfunctions. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Standing On The Four Corners Of The Earth..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

A truth worth remembering: The Best Way To Keep Your Word Is Not To Give It Foolishly. Another truth one should never overlook, the role of Angels in our lives, let examine it together!

Introduction In Billy Graham’s book, Angels, God’s Secret Agents, he remarks, "Hundreds of accounts record the Heavenly escort of Angels during times of grief. When my maternal grandmother died, for instance, the room seemed to be fill with a Heavenly light. She sat up in the bed and laughingly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"And Jacob Was Left Alone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

Abraham Lincoln said, "My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Jacob knew this feeling so well. Let’s examine it together!

All of us at some time or another struggle with decision(s). The difficult part is when we struggle with ourselves and greater still with God! Tug of war is what it feels like. On one hand God says...and we respond..O.K. but! That’s where the trouble begins and before we know it we are wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mystery Of Iniquity..." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

My Uncle used to say, "You can just about always stand more’n you think you can." And when you think you’ve learn all there is to know about the the End of Times there’s always a new discovery, let’s examine one of them together!

(After The Trumpet Sounds Series) Introduction Just when you think you know all there is for one to know about the End Of Times, something else comes to the surface and we start all over again. For example, The Mytery Of Iniquity. One of many events during the discourse when the final trumpet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Carcases In The Wilderness

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 22, 2005

This sermon warns about the danger of not growing in Jesus and living in disobediance to the Lord using the Isrealites as an example.

CARCASES IN THE WILDERNESS Hebrews 5:11-14 Hebrews 3:7-19 . Hebrews 3:7-19 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, when you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness, 9 where your fathers put me to the test and saw my works for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"In The Tops Of The Mulberry Trees..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 23, 2005

It is not the man with a motive but the man with a purpose who prevails. David is our classic example. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Everyone has met the character David. Who can forget him. Young, innocent, brave and of course handsome to a fault...but not without them! All of us do. Have faults that is. David was no exception. He who was after God’s own heart often times let his own heart get in his way. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Growing up is not an option for a Christian. Growing up is the definition of a Christian: a Christians grows to be like Christ.

Grow Up! Hebrews 5:11 – 6:20 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 5:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, Oh, they just grow up too fast! But part of what makes babies so appealing is that they are constantly growing and learning. I know Susan and I are having a great ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Trust Failure

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 25, 2005

A sermon on what it actually is meant when we are told to trust God.

The Great Trust Failure Psalm 4:1-5 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church Who do we trust in our lives? Do you trust your Spouse, your boss, your family members, your best friend? How do we judge someone or something to trust it? Do we judge it by it never failing us, by it always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Back Pockets & Overcoats Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 27, 2005

’Said’ vs. Authentic Christianity

Back Pockets and Overcoats (Said vs. Authentic Christianity) TEXT: Romans 14:13 OBJECTS: 1 Back Pocket and 1 Overcoat 4 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Symptoms of Back Pocket “Christians” • Saying One Thing—Doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Table Crumbs, And More

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon has a strong focus on "little-c catholic Christians," focusing their attention on the words of a Canaanitish woman which found their way into Western Christianity’s eucharistic liturgy.

Second Sunday in Lent Matthew 15:21-28 If one were to pick episodes out of the Gospels in order to introduce Jesus to someone who does not know him, I’ll bet that the gospel lesson appointed for today is exactly the one they would never pick. There is, of course, much in the Bible that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican