Sermons on His Compassion:

Everyone A Leader?

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 24, 2002

Can everyone become a leader in the local church? The writer of Hebrews is bemoaning that after so much time the saints were still immature. Is that the case of the church today? Everyone is expected to be and can be a leader!

Introduction: The fervor of the early church was already dwindling by the time of the writing of this later book of the New Testament. Persecution was causing many to fall away. The writer is bemoaning the fact that by this time many of them should have been teachers. They were still spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Charismatic

To Be Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002

The beatitudes don’t tell us how to be saved, but how to live because we are saved.

The Be-Attitudes 9/1/02 When Jesus spoke these words, he was sitting down on a hillside teaching his disciples. These words are not generic lifestyle guides; they are the Master’s teaching for living a fulfilled life. While most may call these “Beatitudes” I call them the “To Be” attitudes. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Long Fringes And Blue Ribbons

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

Why did God direct the children in the wilderness to wear long fringes and blue ribbons?

INTRODUCTION The children of Israel were wandering in the wilderness because of their unbelief. In Numbers 14:12 God was ready to strike them with a plague, but because of Moses’ plea, the Lord forgave them. Instead he banished that generation from entering the Promised Land. In today’s scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of the new birth as recorded in John chapter 3.

TEXT: John 3:1-21 ETS: Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the “New Birth”. ESS: The Term, “Born Again” is rich in meaning. OSS: Those who have never been born again will choose to be. PQ: What does it mean to be “Born Again”? UW: Facts TITLE:# “The Meaning of the New Birth” Series: “BACK TO THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The "M & M's" Of The Great Comission

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 9, 2002

The Great Commission is often the Great Omission. God did not save us simply to occupy a pew. We have been given marching orders from our Commander-In-Chief.

·“The Great Commission” is often “The Great Omission” ·Our purpose on this Earth is not to build a name for ourselves, amass a fortune, have a large family etc. ·God didn’t leave us here after he saved us to just occupy a pew or drop a dollar in the offering plate once in a while. ·This Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Is Raging

Contributed by Allegra Mcgrew on Aug 26, 2002

Sermon highlights trusting in God and trusting God’s timing.

In Mark 4:35-41, we are brought to the time when Jesus calmed the sea. Mark 4:35-36 That day Jesus had been teaching by the Sea of Galilee and there had been a great crowd around him and he had taught them using parables the way that he always did, you see Jesus never taught without using ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Healer Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Christ is still in the business of healing. We will take a look at how Christ heals

Christ Our Healer Introduction A. Christ Our Healer -- What does that mean 1. Does is mean that He will heal our spiritual bodies? 2. Does it mean that He will heal us only physically 3. Does it mean that salvation provided healing B. We will be looking at this subject today and try to figure ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Everlasting Father Has Come

Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 29, 2001

So many today do not believe that Jesus and the Father are one, or that Jesus is God and has always been God. What is your responsibility when you hear or see these lies about the true Jesus?

Matthew 1: 23, John 10:30 (NLT) So many today do not believe that Jesus and the Father are one, or that Jesus is God and has always been God. What is your responsibility when you hear or see these lies about the true Jesus? Will you share the true Jesus with them or will you be silent? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus As A Youth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED.

Jesus As A Youth (Luke 2:39-52) Main Idea: The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED. TS------------->Let’s note some positive characteristics He developed in childhood. I. He Was Spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Party! Invite All You Can Find Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

We prepare for the wedding feast of Jesus by getting dressed appropriately and inviting anyone we can find.

A Party! Invite Everyone You Can Find Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jim Luthy I. Who Do You Listen To? A. Protesters in Portland 1. Free Speech 2. No right to insist that others listen or agree B. Listening and agreeing with Jesus 1. Growing credibility among people 2. Ultimate sacrifice 3. Appointment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 13th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at walking the Christian life.

LIVING IN PROOF 2 Peter 1:8-11 It is easy to say you are a Christian, but to live like Christ is very difficult. The Christian life begins with faith and that faith should result in spiritual growth. Spiritual growth brings practical results. Peter gives us three evidences of true ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-11, Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Water Baptism

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003

Understanding water baptism

I. Water Baptism: It’s meaning 1. Greek: Baptizo - to plunge under, dip, or immerse. a. Some churches teach a sprinkle of water. This is not true to the meaning of the word. b. Two Greek words translated "sprinkle" are RANTIZO and ECHEO. Neither word is found in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Book Of Life

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Let’s consider a book written in Heaven.

Book of Life There is no end to book writing and making books. Each one is written to offer some insight, to give some new direction, or to reaffirm some old. But God says there is nothing new under the sum. Ecc 1:9 "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:18-20, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

The church is people.

Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Dead Dreams

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

God has a way of taking things in our life that have been dormant and bringing them back to life.

Raising Dead Dreams John 11 11:4 ‘this sickness is not fatal…God will be glorified in this.” Sickness= set-back, obstacle Our set-backs can become our come-backs -this was the response of JC when he heard that Lazarus was in ICU! 11:6-says he stayed there 2 more days! #1 Don’t run off ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational