Sermons on Having Slain The Enmity:

You Are Drafted

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006

Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Average Joe

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 17, 2007

A SERMON ABOUT HOW SPECIAL WE REALLY ARE.

AVERAGE JOE INTRO: DO YOU EVER JUST FEEL LIKE YOUR AVERAGE? 1: CAN GOD USE PLAIN OLE ME? A) YES!!!! B) HE CAN AND HE WILL C) THERE ARE PLENTY OF EXAMPLES IN THE BIBLE POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY DON’T MEET THE EXPECTATION OR STANDARD FOR GOD. TRUTH IS WE ALL FALL SHORT OF GLORY ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Other

The After Effects Of Giving In To Peer Pressure, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

A look at the after effects, the true cost of giving in to that which is not right.

Peer Pressure, the after effects Part 4 A. What are the ”after effect’s” of “peer pressure”? a. A loathing, disgust that we couldn’t stand on our own two feet b. We feel violated- taken advantage of…. And why wouldn’t we feel this way? We gave way to pressures that we normally would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:13

Denomination: Mennonite

Women In Worship ( I Corithians 11:1-16) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Introduction A. These women had found Christian freedom. 1. They seemed to think they had no obligation to observe any of the customs of their land. 2. They evidently knew the teachings of Paul that we find in Galatians 3:26-28. 3. These women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Something Is Going On In The Shadows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2007

God spoke of the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost at work in the life of Mary to bring about the birth of the Son of God. Get in the shadows of God and see what great thing could happen.

Somethings going on in the Shadows Luke 1:34,35 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gadarene Teen

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

How the Gadarene is a lot like our teens today; looks at the ways people in the community treated him, how he treated himself and how Jesus treated him.

The Missing Teen: How the Gadarene Was Like A Teen Luke 8:26-39; Mark 5:1-20; Matthew 8:28f The People Didn’t Like: 1. The way he dressed (for a long time, he didn’t where clothes) 2. Where he hung out (for a long time, did not live in a house, but at ‘tombs’) 3. They way he talked 4. The way he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get Your Parents To Do Exactly What You Want Them To Do

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Youth Talk: If you honor and respect your parents they will do what you want them to do (because you’ll be wanting what they want)

How to get your parents to do exactly what you want them to 1) Why are you here? Because of the cool title? a) Can you imagine saying “Dad I want this …” and he says “sure Honey” b) What kind of things would you like your parents to do for you that they aren’t doing now. c) Stacy comes and cuddles ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Well In Life Through Consistency

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and struggles which are perfectly and i

TITLE: Finishing Well through Consistency TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Embodiment Of God's Unremitting Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2009

Jesus’s preaching differed from that of Jonah because Jonah prophesied judgement and vengeance, while Jesus embodied God’s unremitting love.

Monday of 16th Week in Course 20 July 2009 Caritas in Veritate Before continuing a commentary on the papal encyclical Love in Truth, let me spend a moment on this analogy to Jonah. Jesus is saying to these Jewish non-believers, in effect, “Jonah eventually got it, and you guys will never get it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit

"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts" (3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T. (4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4) (9) of (10) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Receives

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2009

Looking to Christ for all things.

FAITH THAT RECEIVES Matt: 8: 1 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Soon Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 12, 2008

John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.

Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hall Of Fame # 11 - The Nethinims Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 14, 2008

"Nethinims" is a strange word. It is not a word we are familiar with today. But it is part of God’s inspired word so it deserves our attention.

INTRODUCTION Who were the Nethinims? They were servants of the Levites. Their work was humble but important. There are some great truths to be learned from the Nethinims. They were: 1. LIBERATED Ezra 7:24 "Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:43-54

God's Love For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans 5 v 6 ¡V 8. Introduction. Read Ch 5: 1-5. Recap from last week, focusing on two issues: i) Peace. We¡¦re at peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. ii) Sufferings. Obviously being experienced then (and now) but Paul highlights God use of these sufferings „_ perseverance „_ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Finality Of God's Word

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word

II Peter 1:12-21 October 22, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Finality of God’s Word” Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word I. THE REMINDER OF GOD’S WORD (vs. 12-13) A. Remind 1. It is good for me to remind you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal