Sermons on How To Face Failures:

Reaching Out By Reaching Up

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Becoming a difference maker in our community

What can we do to reach this community for Jesus Christ? This is a burning question on my heart as we enter 1998. We have not even come close to attaining the potential Jesus spoke of when He said, "These same works that I do you will do, and greater works also." What is it going to take to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Re-Dedication Time!!!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 10, 2000

An Examination of the Christian!!!

*TO DEDICATE IS TO GIVE FREELY OR TO COMMIT *RE...IS TO DO IT AGAIN OR ONCE MORE * LIKE RE-FINANCING YOUR HOME LOAN. 1. There must be a COMMUNICATION by the Holy Spirit. a. communicates the presence of sin..john 16:8...acts 5:3...psalms 51:3 b. communicates thru the preaching of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named John

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as John was God’s dynamic voice telling those in the wilderness about the Christ to come, so we are to be God’s dynamic voice telling the world about Christ too.

“A Man Named John” 9/24/2000 a.m. (John 1:6-8; 19-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church It’s strange, but for the last 2,000 years God has selected a few key men named “John” to preach the gospel of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the New Testament there was “John the Baptist,” “John the apostle,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-29

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through Samaria - Part 1

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” - Part 1 11/26/2000 a.m. (John 4:1-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church You’ll notice that Jesus and the Pharisees had a little scrap in the first verses of John chapter four. The Pharisees were jealous of Jesus because He baptized more disciples than John the Baptist. (Sort of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Mary’s little Lamb will separate you from your sin or your sin will separate you from Mary’s little Lamb.

“Mary’s Little Lamb” October 8, 2000 a.m. (John 1:29, 36) Rodgers Park Baptist Church I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. I don’t know if they still teach it in the public school, but they did when I was there. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church, Building You

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

To build the church is to build people.

BUILDING THE CHURCH, BUILDING YOU! Phil. 1:6-8 INTRO.- ILL.- A certain congregation was about to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new building. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Prayer

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Good Seed Sower - The Art Of Wise Investing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in h

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in huge harvests and prosper. Jesus likened ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Boldly Speak Of The Wonders Of Heaven And The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us distinguish between a healthy fear of hell and an irrational fear of men who have limited powers. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both

1. The Holy Spirit emboldens us to teach about the wonders of heaven as our future home with the Lord. Paul wrote, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." (I Cor. 2:9,10) Application: Ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational