Sermons on Human Effort:

Who Will We Believe

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

as we study the account in Numbers of the sending out of the 12 spies, we will carefully look at the 2 reports that Moses received. And as we do, we will come to understand, that even in our own lives, there are 2 messages being sent, and we too must dec

"WHO WILL WE BELIEVE?" TEXT: NUMBERS CHAPTER 13 AND 14 INTRODUCTION Today I want us to look at our text through the eyes of someone who would have been there to witness the events that unfolded. I’ll be doing in the first person. I was sleeping when the men came to our tent, to wake up my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers Of Christ Arise

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

Today, as we study the account in Numbers chapter 25 of God’s faithful soldier Phinehas we will see that Phinehas was a man who LOVED GOD! AND HATED SIN!

"SOLDIERS OF CHRIST ARISE! (LOVE GOD! HATE SIN!)" TEXT: NUMBERS CHAPTER 25 INTRODUCTION As we study from the book of Numbers today we will be introduced to one of the GREAT HEROES of the Bible. He may be a someone that you have never heard of before, but after today you will never forget him. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

We need to let go of control in our lives so that we can receive God’s blessings

There’s a story about a little girl who climbed up on the lap of her great grandmother and looked at her white hair and wrinkles and then asked, “Did God make you?” “Yes,” the great grandmother replied. Then the child asked, “Did God make me, too?” Grandma again replied, “Yes.” “Well, said the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Three Essentials To A Good Verdict On Judgment Day Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2002

how to be able to pass God’s wrath on the Great and Final Day

October 6, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Judgment Day Some of you may remember the Snickers commercial a few years back. It pictured a very long line of people waiting to see whether they were going to heaven or hell. Finally somebody yelled, “come on, let’s go!” Immediately a hole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2002

The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord.

Keep the Fire Burning! Thesis: The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord. Text: Lev. 6:8-14 NIV Leviticus 6:8-14 8. The LORD said to Moses: 9. "Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Has Your Name On It Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 8, 2002

Sermon from a series on the "needs of the heart", this one on love, and showing from 1 John how God intends to fill that need.

Trinity Baptist Church September 9, 2002 Will God meet your deepest needs? God’s love has your name on it 1 John 4:9-11 Most of you know the story, but I love it, so I’ll tell it again. It’s the one about the SS teacher who was trying to illustrate a story. She asked, "Kids, what’s brown ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

How you read the Bible - what you put into it and what you desire from it - determines how scripture impacts you.

bibliography: notes from Revelation class; story of the exile; Cloister Walk, by Kathleen Norris; Practicing our Faith by Dorothy Bass I want to tell you a couple of stories. The first comes from a class I am in on the Book of Revelation, where the teacher of the class invited us to - of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

Fix Your Thoughts On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 14, 2002

Pentecost 21(B) - OCTOBER 13, 2002 - Fix your thoughts on Jesus: He is greater than Moses and He is God’s faithful Son.

FIX YOUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS HEBREWS 3:1-6 OCTOBER 13, 2002 HEBREWS 3:1-6 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 23, 2002

When we stand on God’s promises we are not standing on dusty or dead things that may get lost in some archive in heaven. They are living promises and they will never be forgotten.

This sermon was preached at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning October 27, 2002 by Pastor Scotty L Killingsworth S102702 The Lord keeps His promises 2 Corinthians 9:6-11/1 Kings 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Baptist

Choose How You Wil Live

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Life choices

Choose how you will live, Eph 5:1-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 2, 2002 Imitation – the greatest form of flattery. When I was a kid I had a vivid imagination. I can remember being in Elementary school imitating everything from my favorite superheroes to Knight Rider ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

It’s the application that counts. Yes Jesus is one with the Father, but now that we are in Christ we should be like him in our WORDS AND WORKS. This is what authenticates our prayers "in Jesus name."

We have a saying around our house that we use whenever one of the kids are acting like their parents; “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Of course one of our children likes to point out that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree unless the tree is at the top of a hill.” Our kids are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Blessing's Of Following The Lord"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

No matter the situation in your life be it a move across the country or a change in job or school or relationship, perhaps a change you did not initiate or want you can know the absolute joy of following the Lord!

Southern Hills Baptist Church October 27 2002 The Blessings of following the Lord Mark 10: 28-29 By Pastor Mark Hensley 28Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" 29"I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Your Commitment To Purity - God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2006

God has made a way for you to be pure.

Your Commitment to Purity - God Will Make a Way 1 Corinthians 10:13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

No Cost? Your Loss!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

David learned and we must see that without sacrifice...we gain nothing! And our lives will not please God...

SERMON: “No Cost? Your Loss!.... The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" Jennifer Mears 11/1/2006 Text: II Samuel Chapter 24 (Read the text ----FULL CHAPTER----focus on last two verses) David had sinned ---he committed a great sin by numbering the people of Israel · text does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: *other