Sermons on Humble Servant:

When You're Facing A Difficult Decision Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

7 principles for sound decision-making drawn from the life of Moses

The Prince of Egypt: When You’re Facing a Difficult Decision Text: Numbers 11, Exodus 18 It was the hardest decision of my life. Robin and I had served for twelve years as officers—ministers— in The Salvation Army, and for not quite a year we had been pastoring a Salvation Army church in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-30, Exodus 18:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

There is a Fountain of Living Waters who never disappoints.

(read Jeremiah 2:9-13) In his commentary on the book of Jeremiah, Andrew Blackwood says this: “Many Palestinians were dependent upon cisterns, laboriously carved from the rock. Cistern water at best is flat and tasteless; it is easily contaminated with various types of growth that produce ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we want to explore some interesting words about truth-telling that Jesus gives us.

A few weeks ago, President Clinton spent Saturday and Sunday huddling with his lawyers preparing for his grand jury testimony. As I thought about that, it seemed a bit odd. If your goal in going before a grand jury is to tell the truth, to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, why does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Baptism

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Blueprint For Building

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

with Christ as our foundation, we as a church and as individuals need to make sure we build with the right materials; make sure we stay God-centered; we need to rely on the Lord's strength and wisdom and avoid the temptation to take shortcuts

This church building was constructed about nine years ago. These are the blueprints for our church. Whoever put them together did a fine job, and they provided direction for the folks who built this structure which we often call First Baptist Church. It is good to keep in mind, though, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Ok, Right?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

All of us need to be concerned about our spiritual health at least as much as we are about our physical well-being

I don't know about you, but if I had a doctor like Dr. Kraft in this morning's skit, I would find a new physician too. Friends, very few people want to go to a doctor who lies to them. We want to know the truth, even if it is unpleasant, so we can maybe take some action to keep the bad news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Lose Nothing! Series

Contributed by Patrick Williams on Dec 4, 2000

Those who are truly called cannot resist the grace of God.

John 6:35-40 BBBC #426 12/3/00 (Words:3,650) That...I Should Lose Nothing! Somerset Maugham was considered the most famous author during the 1930s. To his credit were such works as Of Human Bondage which became an instant classic. But now the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love At Last Sight

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000

The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

When Life Tumbles In

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Methodist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Joshua learned from Moses, leaned on God and let God be in control.

Carrie Bryant tells about the time her brother moved to California, and her parents needed to get his car out to him. Her Mom decided to drive the car out and then her husband would fly out for Christmas, and they would fly home together. But the day before the trip, her mother fell and broke her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

When we are weary and worn-out, there is a well of living waters from which we can draw from to restore our strength.

When The Well Runs Dry Revelation 2:1-6 More than twenty years ago a young man entered college. It wasn't just any college - it was one of the most sterling examples of Christian education in the nation, Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois. The young man was deeply in love with God and he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Regarding Abraham

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter. That truth is summarized by Paul in 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. [ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25