Sermons on Hurtful Relationships:

Drink: Sexual Faithfulness In Marriage! Series

Contributed by James Barnes on Aug 18, 2014

This is a series of 10 sermons from the book of Proverbs. The title word comes by permission of Sovereign Grace Church in Fairfax, Virginia but the messages are my own. This sermon teaches the biblical meaning of sex as God intended.

Text: Proverbs 5:15-23 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Wisdom For The Summer! Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Sex, Faithfulness, Marriage August 10, 2014 “Drink: Faithfulness In Marriage!” Intro: A three-year-old boy went with his dad to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-7--Sec. 2, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

7 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 2 Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2013

4 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: A cowboy rides into town & stops at a saloon for a Sasparilla. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he exits the saloon only to find that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Always Working Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

How much do our assumptions and expectations limit us from seeing the real Jesus?

God is Always Working Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey – September 29, 2013 INTRO Social science has revealed a truth that can serve us well: WE T SEE REALITY AS IT IS...BUT ACCORDING TO PRECONCEIVED PARADIGMS Back in the 1940's, two researchers conducted an interesting experiment ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women And Christianity Pt. 2

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 24, 2013

In this concluding article of this title series, I want to focus on the ministries that are prohibited and the ministries that women can and should pursue.

In my previous article on this topic, I focused on how Christianity elevated the status and opportunities of women. I wrote about how Christian women, in the New Testament, have had (and, thus, still have) opportunities to labor for the Lord’s Church. However, I did mention in passing that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guy Who Walked With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 6, 2013

John has something the world needs to know – why? - because he walked with Jesus and walking with Jesus changes everything!

The Guy Who Walked With Jesus - 1 John 1:1-4 - May 5, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #1 This morning we start a new series of messages in the book of 1 John. And what I’m going to encourage you to do, is to read through this book once a week during the course ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Worthy Of Praise Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 13, 2013

What is it that makes a woman worthy of praise? Join us as we answer that question by looking at Hannah's life.

Worthy of Praise - 1 Samuel 1 - May 12, 2013 Series: Mother’s Day Dear Mom, Our scout master told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 2 of our tents and 4 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, none of us got drowned because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-29

Denomination: *other

The Self-Deception Of Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

Paul exhorts us to test ourselves to see if we’re in the faith – but how do we do that? John points us in the right direction with some practical “tests” so that we may discern whether we are living in the light or in the darkness.

The Self Deception of Sin - 1 John 1:10-2:2 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #4 In his second letter to the Corinthian Church, the apostle Paul pleads with the people, saying to them these words … “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test ...read more

Denomination: *other

Honor God Financially

Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013

You have no idea what opening the window of heaven will do for your life.

We are continuing our Man Series today. And out of all the messages we’ve done, this is the one that worried me the most. We’ve talked about some sensitive issues in this series. We’ve called out our manhood, we’ve taken on marriage, and we’ve tackled sexual sin. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving In The New Testament

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

The purpose of giving was a matter of the heart and God wanted His people to give out of their love for Him. It did matter what percentage was given to God or how much was left over after giving to Him

Giving In The New Testament Luke 12:21 – “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." The purpose of giving was a matter of the heart and God wanted His people to give out of their love for Him. It did matter what percentage was given to God or how much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Submission: Radical Then And Radical Now/Identity Check Part 7 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Submission: Radical Then and Radical Now

If you have your Bible, I want you to turn with me to the book of 1 Peter, and I want to begin to read. I want to read verses 1 through 7 this morning into your hearing. Beginning with verse 1 of chapter 3 of 1 Peter, it reads like this: "Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come One Come All Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 56 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 56: 1 – 12 Come One Come All 1 Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, and My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will God Give Me A Double Portion Of His Spirit If I Ask Him To

Contributed by Coz Von on May 14, 2014

The answers will surpise you, This is a study into the mysteries of the Workig of the Holy Spirit and our entitlement

The answer is yes, even to you! - But first off, you must realize that we cannot understand how the Spirit moves, neither can we understand how it operates in our lives; Be honest, we do not even comprehend God’s dynamic forces at work not even when it comes to our own experience. All we know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational