Sermons on Heart Attitude:

Are You Following The Polls?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2008

People have different opinions as it relates to religion. That’s what makes faith real and authentic. People should not be coerced into believing something; they must come to their own faith.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City, OK Delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2008 Title: Are You Following The Polls? Scripture: St. Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Majesty (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

A sermon about how Jesus for one day was recognized for the royalty He is and how we are royal too.

YOUR MAJESTY -> JOHN 12:12-19 [ENTER DRESSED AS KING, PLAY “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN YOUTH FALLS FOR YOU TO STEPON FOR STAGE, ETC.] -good morning everyone and welcome to Palm Sunday. -this is one of those holidays we celebrate every year, people bring palm branches to church, but do we see what it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Lord's Supper - The New Passover Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 23, 2008

Don’t you ever forget. Don’t you ever believe in the lie – You are not worthy of redemption. You are worthy of the blood of the lamb. You are worthy of bread of life.

Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup with others becoming some of the most honored men in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pivotal Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 26, 2008

The pivotal choice: Trust in Jesus and receive eternal life or reject Jesus and face God’s wrath.

Life is full of choices: • Some are easy choices: what to wear, what to eat, what to watch on TV. • Some are difficult choices: where to attend university, where to work, when to retire. • All of you had a choice this morning: Should I go to church or not? • Some choices are easy; some are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Urgent Adoration Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

We talk about worship all the time. But do we really know what worship is? If we’ve never had a breathtaking experience with worshipping Jesus, then we probably don’t. In our passage, Mary had a breathtaking experience with Jesus that is a great exampl

1. The first attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is unrestrained. 2. The second attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is impractical. 3. The third attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is irreproachable. 4. The fourth attribute of urgent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is Hope In Faith Full Living Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The believers of the Old Testament teach us to anticipate heaven while evaluating earth. In other words, keep heaven in view while living in here on earth.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

2nd sermon in a series that explores 4 main points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book

God Gave Eph. 1:3-14 Intro: Anyone like to get gifts? Tomorrow is my birthday…and I’m personally envisioning coming home to a brand new 42 inch LCD HiDef TV hooked up with a replay of the LSU National Championship game showing on it. Yep…if I was truly loved, that is what I would get. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham & Lot

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Two godly men, one faithful & one compromised

Background: judgement on Sodom [Show pic of Dead Sea.] The ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah have been discovered southeast of the Dead Sea. Both places were destroyed at the same time by an enormous conflagration. The destruction debris was about three feet thick. Archaeologists found that buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Greater Things Than These Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Mar 20, 2008

What application could Jacob’s struggles have for us today. A look at a ladder, Jacob, and even Nathanial help us to understand that God is there for us and knows everything.

GREATER THINGS THAN THESE Genesis 28:10-22 WHO WAS JACOB? Verses 10-11 Was he a traveling salesman?...why was he going from Beer-sheba to Haran? 1.He was looking for a wife. He was told by his father not to take a wife from the Canaanite people, so he had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Not All Who Die, Die Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008

Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Carnal Christian

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Mar 30, 2008

I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians; this sermon discusses the latter.

“Carnal Christian” 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re going to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Baptist