Sermons on Guarding Affections:

Order In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Perils Of Petting

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Is Yours!

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 24, 2001

Personal Freedom brings a serious responsibility to make the right decisions in life.

Introduction A. The Power to Choose is a wonderful privilege and freedom 1. From the Garden of Eden to the Plains of Moab, to the Cross of Calvary, choice has always been God’s way. 2. He did not create us to be mindless robots/machines under His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Yourself Through Heaven's Eyes

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 10, 2001

Unwrapping the wonderful truths of how God has made us a different person IN Christ.

SEEING YOURSELF THROUGH HEAVENS EYES When VICTOR SERIBRIAKOFF was 15 his teacher told him he would never finish school and that he should drop out and learn a trade. Victor took the advice and for the next 17 years he was an itinerant doing a variety of odd jobs. He had been told he was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Fued

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

learning to forgive

FAMILY FEUD Obadiah INTRODUCTION: A. The nation of Edom and the nation of Israel can trace their beginnings back to two twin brothers 1. Edom traces their beginning back to Esau and Israel traces their beginning back to Jacob 2. As you look at these two brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

First Thru The Forth Trumpets Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003

Week 21 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

Week 21 “First Thru Forth Trumpet Judgments” Date: November 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 8: 7-13 Last week we ended our study in chapter 8 verses 1-6, which we said again seems to be a pause between the opening of the 7th seal and the trumpet judgments. I said last week the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Towers Fall

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

What you can do in perilous times and how to have peace.

A. PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME. 1. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Counseling Competencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling Competencies

Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea And The Covenant

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

There is encouragement in a covenant relationship.

Hosea And The Covenant Hosea 2:1 - 3:5 An Outline Review: Last week we began a series on the minor prophets, starting with the book of Hosea. We found that God used Hosea’s marriage to Gomer as an object lesson for the people of Israel. It was a lesson that taught the people they had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Yeast

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As a church, as Christians we may wonder what influence we have or can have in the world today. What difference do we make.

Introductory Considerations 1. Sometimes I feel that I am living in two completely different, unattached worlds. a. I live in God’ world or kingdom. I read His word, hear His promises and see that he is a work in my life and in the lives of others. See Him answer prayer, and offer comfort to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Works As A Change Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

1. The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are necessary. Paul wrote, "And he who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's On The Menu?" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

“What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Mennonite

1st Thru 4th Trumpet Judgments Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 20, 2002

Week 20 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

Week 21 “First Thru Forth Trumpet Judgments” Date: November 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 8: 7-13 Last week we ended our study in chapter 8 verses 1-6, which we said again seems to be a pause between the opening of the 7th seal and the trumpet judgments. I said last week the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Send The Rain - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007

When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a reason and a season.

Lord send the Rain! First, God will give us the rain of our land in the due season, or the right season. Rain was a precious gift in region of Judea. This was a region that really only had two rainy seasons. It was important that the rain came during the right seasons for good and healthy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Home Built To Last Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about Christ’s work to build heaven for us. But, a parallel to building a Christian life that makes a difference for eternity.

I. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUILDERS: A. MOSES WAS A GREAT CARPENTER FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD. (2) His time expired. He finished his work and left. He did a great job, but his ministry did not continue. Some of you who have had homes built know that. The builder may build the spec house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist