Sermons on Honesty In Prayer:

The Magi Visits Jesus

Contributed by Bill Keller on Dec 21, 2006

In this special visitation, we see that there are three different responses that we can have to the Child: we can oppose Him, ignore Him, or Worship Him

The Magi Visits Jesus – Dec. 24th 2006 The Scripture text this morning is Matthew 2:1-12. This event is always associated with the Christmas story, even though it probably took place when Jesus was a little older. Most scholars believe that Jesus could have been already a year and a half to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Sit Down And Be Counted

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

Men are always so busy doing things that we seldom stop to allow God to minister in our lives. This sermon encourages men to surrender themselves to Jesus so we may gain more than expected. This is a Men’s Day sermon I preached at my church.

SIT DOWN AND BE COUNTED JOHN 6: 1 -13 The gospel according to St. John is vastly different than all of the other gospels. While the other three are called the synoptic gospels, which simply means that they give a synopsis or summary of Jesus’ life, John is after something different. John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it really mean to be a disciple?

Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up And Speak Up For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 31, 2006

You ought to Stand up and Speak up for Jesus!!!!

Isaiah 6:1-8 Topic: Stand up and speak up for Jesus Christ. Isaiah, whose name means “Salvation of Jehovah” is one of the 4 major prophets of the Old Testament along with Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. As a Old Testament prophet, Isaiah prophesied to the southern tribe of Israel, which was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Jeremiah 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 5-11

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 10, 2007

An overview of the people and events from Adam to Noah.

As we continue our trip through GENESIS, let’s recap … LAST WEEK’S MESSAGE In Chapter 1, the first thing we learned was God is. Not that God is this, or God is that, but simply that God IS, and that God is eternal. We also discovered that, even though we act like we are the creators, He is ...read more

Denomination: *other

One Audience Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 22, 2007

We live out oneness by keeping our focus on God (an apologetic for our blended style of worship).

ONE AUDIENCE: LIVING THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN John 4.24 S: Unity C: Worship Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY KEEPING OUR FOCUS ON GOD. ?: How? How do we focus on God? KW: Elements TS: Based on our understanding of John 4.24, we will review three elements ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007

You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Training Camp Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

This is part four of the expository sermon series from Joshua and was preached the Sunday before the Super Bowl in South Florida. Message deals with God’s training in the lives of His people prior to going into battle.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART FOUR TRAINING CAMP: PREPARING FOR BATTLE Joshua 5:1-13 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Today is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY and it is the culmination of the NFL season when the WORLD CHAMPION COLTS will be crowned right here in South Florida! Sorry for the personal ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Crazy Talk

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Jesus tells his disciples what will happen and it it is crazy stuff.

It’s crazy talk John 3: 1-17 Some time back there was an email going around that has the subject: “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” It is a turn of an old joke, I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… I want to share some of it with you this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Book Of Acts, Part 2- Power From Above Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

This morning we are going to look at the event which sparked the beginning of the Church, pouring out of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

Power from Above The Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sometimes the most foolish sounding ideas turn out to produce the most extraordinary results. Listen to these real statements made about people and products. •In 1876, a Western Union internal memo read this, “This ’telephone’ [thing] ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

“Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Acts, Part 9- A Few Good Men; Seven Servants Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we pick up our study of the Early Church in Acts 6, it is thriving and growing. They are having unprecedented success. •External persecution has only made the Church stronger. •We learned at the end of chapter five that after being beaten for thei

A Few Good Men Seven Servants Who Made a Difference Acts 6:1-7 One of the great classics of Western literature is Edward Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It races the history of the decline of the Roman Empire over a thousand year period, from the second century to the final ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code; Can We Trust The Bible? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 4, 2006

The Bible, best seller of all time...Dan Brown says we can’t trust it....Well, can we?

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 (NRSVA) The Bible has been called "The Divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2006

The children of God who allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate into their hearts the truths found in what Isaiah wrote overcome circumstances that can cause them to doubt the Lord’s love for them. They find themselves walking in the power of Almighty God,

Turn Bibles to Isaiah 40:28-31 Title: Ever-flowing Stream of Grace Theme: Results from Trusting in God Introduction: The results in trusting in God are far beyond outward observance and far beyond the onlooker’s perspective. These results grow out of our relationship with God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational