Sermons on Heaven Our Hope:

The Secret Is... Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

Timely Tips For Troublesome Times From A Transformed Tentmaker To Timid Tim

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 23, 2002

Timothy, like many young people today, faced opposition in his endeavor to live for God. Each chapter of 2 Timothy offers advice from the Apostle Paul to his son in the faith.

Introduction: · Timothy, like many young people today, was trying to serve God. · He faced many obstacles in the ministry. · This was discouraging to him. · Paul, his spiritual father, wrote to encourage him · Each chapter of 2 Timothy offers encouragement. Body: 1. STIR UP---1:6 A. Each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 12, 2001

The blood of Jesus Christ is a precious thing

The blood of Jesus Christ is such a precious thing. The blood of Jesus Christ is a precious thing because the blood of Jesus Christ is of the color red, but yet it can wash you white as snow. In this message,I want to point out at least 7 reasons why the blood of Jesus Christ is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Asks

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

When Jesus asks we must Do what He ask, not just think about it.

When Jesus Asks John 6:5-12 When Jesus asks we must 1. Count the cost. What is the cost in time, money ecct.. But do not forget to count on Jesus to do what He is going to do. 2. Do what we can do. Let Jesus do what He is going to do. 3. Give all we have. And let Jesus use it as He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 25, 2009

Some thoughts on the bitter cry of Christ on Calvary - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"

1. FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD IS A VERY PRECIOUS THING Losing this fellowship is what caused the Lord Jesus such terrible anguish. Fallen man places no value on fellowship with God. How mistaken he is! 2. IT ISN’T WRONG TO ASK WHY Christ was sinless and yet He asked why. Why do decent people suffer? Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

You Are The Chosen And The Blessed Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is part 1 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You Are the Chosen and the Blessed Ephesians 1:1-14 I. You are Chosen by God: A. Chosen to be Holy. “…to be holy and blameless in his sight…” B. Chosen to be His Child. “…to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ…” C. Chosen According to His Will. “…according to the plan of him who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Extremist's Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally.

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally. Being very concerned about their ability to follow the scriptures down to the last letter of its truth, these conservatives insist on a strict ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even The Moralist Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1.

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1. (:1-4) Apart from Repentance, We stand Condemned by God and By Ourselves with no Escape and no Exemption Illust: 2 Saamuel 12 when Nathan confronts David a. We stand condemned by our own standards (:1) b. We stand condemned by God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Sainthood

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

The Position of Sainthood A.

The Position of Sainthood A. Inclusive 1. Salute Îevery saint in Christ Jesusâ 2. In Christ Jesus 3. Not just those revered of old D. Identity 1. John 1:12, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" 2. 1 John 3:1, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Grade 8 Faith

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 10, 2005

We must have Grade 8 faith in order to stand at the end of the day.

In the hardware store, there are usually two grades of bolts. One is Grade 5, the other is Grade 8. Grade 5 is pretty strong, but it isn’t as strong as Grade 8. Grade 5 works for quite a few applications, but will shear (break) under great pressure. Grade 8 bolts can usually withstand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Methodist

Identity Theft

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

A short devotional about how God called Solomon by a name no-one else ever called him. Solomon didn’t walk in God’s love and acceptance.

2 Samuel 12:24-25 – Identity Theft “Who am I?” God said this baby’s name would be Jedidiah – “loved by the Lord”. But it’s never recorded anywhere else – nobody ever called him that. Even though God said who he was, nobody ever accepted it. Neh 13:26 – mentions God loved him, and that’s it. KEY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Glory

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

There are four steps we need to take to prepare for the glory to appear

Preparing for the Glory Luke 3:4-6 Morning Session II 1. Valleys – LOW PLACES a. Represent the low places in our lives i. Valley speaks of what is lacking b. It speaks of what is down: i. Low self-esteem ii. Depression iii. Doubt and defeat iv. Shame c. God wants to fill what is empty i. John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naboth And Ahab:the Righteous And The Wicked.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 30, 2004

THE RIGHTEOUS IS NABOTH AND THE WICKED IS AHAB. 7 THINGS ABOUT THE THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. OUTLINE.

TITLE.( IST KINGS 21:1-29 READ) NABOTH AND AHAB : THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED OUTLINE, ( 7 THINGS ABOUT THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED.) ( NABOTH IS THE RIGHTEOUS ), AHAB IS THE WICKED. (I KINGS 21 VVS 3,20,25 KJV. READ) 1.THE RIGHTEOUS REFUSE TO SELL THEIR GODLY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

The Chief Shepherd Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 20th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #23: THE CHIEF SHEPHERD Psalm 23 This psalm has probably been read and studied more than any other psalm. Let us be reminded about who our Shepherd is what He does for His sheep. Psalms 23:1 He Is A Personal Shepherd The word “my” is the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Into The Glory

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

going after God’s glory

Intro: one of the dangers of reading the Bible is we can have ears and not really hear. Mark 15:38—where the veil of the temple is rent in twain, do we realize the full impact of what Christ accomplished on the cross. There is now no more separation between man and God. Today, I would like to visit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God