Sermons on Hold On To The Rope:

A Hole In Our Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

Mentoring is desperately needed in the modern church.

A Hole in Our Soul Deuteronomy 4:5-10; 6:1-9 Introduction: I want to speak on a very important biblical topic that has become a buzz word recently in secular circles. The word is Mentor. I have recently seen two different commercials on TV in which stars like "Monica" from "Touched by an Angel" ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Names Of Our Savior

Contributed by John White on Dec 13, 2004

A Chrismas message about the wonderful names of Jesus found in Isaiah.

A WONDERFUL SAVIOUR Isaiah 9:6-7 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of [his] government and peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Conquering Warrior

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 15, 2003

The Palm Sunday Parade was a victory parade for the battle that was yet to come.

Matthew 21-26 Palm Sunday, 2003 Jesus the Conquering Warrior You might wonder if speaking on the Palm Sunday passage as “Jesus the Conquering Warrior,” is wise with all the war going on in Iraq and all the bloodshed in the world. I think that now is the right time to talk of Jesus as ...read more

Denomination: *other

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

"What's In A Name?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2005

In the name, "I AM", we find everything we will ever need, forever.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” Exodus 3:14 “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’, and He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM as sent me to you’.’” I don’t know who first asked the question, ‘what’s in a name?’ I don’t remember ever hearing it as a quote from a book or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Humilty In A Me World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the second of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“HUMILITY IN A ME WORLD” Luke 14:7-14 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: I want to start today by telling you a story. This story was told at a dinner party 2,000 years ago. Jesus had been invited to the home of a very prominent religious guy in the community known as a Pharisee. Now, the Pharisees ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Real Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005

[Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Perspective Of Trials

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

How Christians should view trials of life.

I’m wondering this morning if there is anybody who knows anything about trials. Is there anyone who’s going through a trial right now? Maybe you’ve just come out of a trial and I’m not psychic, but I have a feeling that somebody is about to go through a trial. • The words of the great ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Got Faith! Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008

Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Once For All

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only because of the event that happened there and then.

If you would like the power point and word file, please email me with the title in the subject line. I had 4 (very smart homeschooled kids memorize 11 verses and say the verses that talk about the cross through Hebrews). Hebrews 10:1-18 “Once For All” “Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solving Problems God's Way: Part 7 Problem Prevention Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 7 Problem Prevention

Solving Problems God’s Way; Part 7 – Problem Prevention Deuteronomy 7:1-26 Intro. * It would be better for us to simply avoid problems altogether instead of trying to solve them. * As stated before, there is no way we can live a life that is problem free. -- We live in a world that is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Safety Is Not First! Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist