Sermons on Heart After God:

The Gospel Message Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 1, 2007

This is the message I shared with the church in the evening worship service on July 1, 2007. The passage lends to an easy lesson on the benefits of the blood of Jesus Christ, utilizing the colors of the flag.

Introduction According to the book "Our Flag," published by the House of Representatives, "The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for The Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777." It goes on to say, that the colors of the Great Seal of the United States, when it was adopted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: *other

Meeting Needs, Touching Lives Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 10, 2007

Ministry is all about meeting needs and touching lives in the name of Jesus.

Meeting Needs, Touching Lives 1 Corinthians 12:5-7 July 15, 2007 1 Corinthians 12:5-7 “There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. The Spirit has given each of us a special way of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

The Church's Greatest Assets

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006

The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 27, 2007

Short Bible study for church discipline

Church Discipline Woodlawn MBC August 26, 2007 I. The Meaning of Church Discipline A. Define what a church is. B. Discipline means to train, especially the mind and character. Training intended to elicit a specified pattern of behavior or character. C. Although most people think of church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Teachers In Church

Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007

Lesson on New Testament Teachers

Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Soar (Sweef)

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 15, 2017

HOW DOES AN EAGLE PERTAIN TO US

SERMON ON EAGLES SOAR Job 39:27-29 ‘Does the eagle soar at your command and make its nest on high? It lives on a cliff where it spends the night; its stronghold is on a rocky crag. From there it searches for prey, its eyes penetrate the distance.’ Let us speak about an eagle for a moment. It is ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

We Know Jesus In The Breaking Of The Bread

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2018

The Church teaches that the Lord’s Day is hallowed by the celebration of Eucharist, and reception of Holy Communion.

Thursday of Easter Week 2018 Was it the way in which Jesus broke the bread and gave the cup? Was it more likely that when He did so, He said, “this is my body; this is my blood”? Whatever it was that made them recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread, the Church has not at any time failed to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

There’s Something About That Name

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

thou shalt call his name JESUS

Matthew 1:18-25 THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 1. THE Sovereignty OF THE NAME - thou shalt call his name JESUS: In Jewish culture as well as ours, it is parents who name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Babylon The Great!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 7, 2013

Every system that is lawless, corrupt, ungodly and wicked symbolizes Babylon! Money, power and fame are bedeviling the world today!

Babylon the great! Revelation 18:2”And he called out with a mighty voice, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast.” Every system ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dry Bones Of The Prodigal

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

The parallel stories of the Valley of Dry Bones to the Prodigal's of today.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Dry Bones of the Prodigal We read this morning the event of the Dry Bones, the dry bones, the dried out spirit of God’s chosen people. The Lord was then and is now calling His people to come home to Him. I cannot count how many sermons and stories I have heard about these ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

My Shepherd

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 22, 2014

Psalms 23 is probably the most recognized of all the psalms. David who was a shepherd at one time now relates his experience to the relationship he has with the LORD.

My Shepherd Psalms 23 This Psalms is probably the most popular of all the psalms written. It is personally for me very special because this is the first entire chapter I had memorized. David being a shepherd in his early years now relates his experience to the relationship he has with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Within Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

More characteristics of Apostates.

Sermon #7 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Enemy Within Part 2 Jude 12-13 Introduction We looked at The Enemy Within when we studied verse 4 about 4 weeks ago. 4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

But Ye, Beloved

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

In the conclusion of his letter Jude calls attention to the life of the beloved, the called, the saved, and the sanctified with this phrase… “But ye, beloved…” He goes on to give the beloved 5 directives.

Intro: Jude spends the majority (about 70%) of his short letter warning his readers of false teachers, and identifying for his readers these false teachers. In v. 3 Jude calls on believers to “earnestly contend for the faith.” Here in the conclusion of his letter Jude calls attention to the life of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: *other

I Once Was Blind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 25, 2016

Jesus has come to judge and offer healing (forgiveness) to all who will accept it. But, do we assess ourselves by our own self-righteousness that we consider ourselves above needing what Jesus offers? A blind man didn't, and now, he can see!

I Once was Blind John 9:1-41 Introduction Large section of scripture to tackle today - Read John 9:1-41 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Purpose of the Miracle V2 – Critical understanding of the OT; illness = sin; Exodus 34:7 Children were punished because of sin in the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational