Sermons on I Thirst:

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon gives three ways of knowing that I have salvation.

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved “I know whom I have believed and (I) am persuaded that he is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” 2 Timothy 1:12b I have lived in this world long enough to know that I don’t know everything. I don’t know: *I don’t know why when you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at how we can be sure we’re saved. It touches on God’s grace and the plan of salvation.

How Can I be Sure I’m Saved? Dear God question Watchman Nee- story of new convert How do I know for sure I’m saved? Postmodern Mindset Philosophy based on feelings Advertising to relationships I don’t “feel” in love anymore Situational ethics Not on the Bible, but on whatever “feels” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I Where Am I And Why?

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about being chosen in Christ.

Who Am I – Where Am I – Why? Chosen In Christ To Be... Ephesians 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, I Thought I Planted A Fig Tree

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005

What would happen if unfruitfull christians were treated like other things that are useless? God did’nt save you to warm the pew. Jesus got angry with the fig tree that did’nt bare fruit and cursed it so that it died. Maybe if we faced death we would b

HEY, I THOUGHT I PLANTED A FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-20 Intro: What do we do when something doesn’t work ? 1. Put it to the side 2. Get mad and… 3. Get rid of it 4. Try to fix it I. THE TREE’S PURPOSE A. To bear fruit B. To feed the hungry C. To multiply II. THE TREE’S PROBLEM ? A. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Once Was Blind, But Now I Have To See

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005

If you want your life to be "fixed" so that everything is easy and pleasant, see a shrink. But if you want to be a disciple, come to Jesus!

Lynn Williams is a professor of creative writing at Emory University and she has written a wonderful little short story called, “Personal Testimony.” Personal Testimony is a story about a 12 year old girl who is the daughter of a fire and brimstone evangelistic preacher from West Texas, who every ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because Of The Great I Am – In Christ, I Am… Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. Ultimately, those in Christ, as blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing.

Because of the Great I Am – in Christ, I am… Theme: Counting all the blessings I have because I’m in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. B. For those who accepted His claim, believed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Do When I'm.... Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 23, 2007

The message deals that what we are to do when we are 1. in trouble 2. happy 3. sick 4. have sinned.

What Should I Do When.. James 5:13-20 Introduction A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am What I Am By The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

This Psalm was written by David when he was at the heighth of prosperity and power, about the middle of his reign as King of Israel. This is the Psalm of the warrior, and David gives God the credit for every victory. He acknowledges that the Lord alone

I AM WHAT I AM BY THE GRACE OF GOD - PSALM 18 Introduction: The title of this lesson comes from the book of I Corinthians 15:10 where Paul wrote, “But by the Grace of God I am what I am....” It will be impossible for us to cover the entire Psalm in detail in one lesson, but we do want to deal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

I Need A God I Can't Understand

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000

If you think you have God figured out, then your God is much too small.

I NEED A GOD I CAN’T UNDERSTAND A. Do you think you have God FIGURED OUT? ILLUSTRATION: In a heated discussion some years ago over a CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE, this individual arrogantly said, “I know what the TRUTH is on this matter, and God doesn’t ACCEPT anybody who believes DIFFERENTLY.” Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Blind So I Might See

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I've Fallen And I Can Get Up! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2005

God provides a way for us to get up after we stumble!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • I hope over the last couple of weeks as we have been looking at the book of 1 John that you are starting to feel the passion John has for Jesus and the passion he has to see that we live the best life possible for Him. • The message John has been sharing with us is one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would I Have If I Had Jesus?

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 15, 2004

A topical, salvation-oriented message that answers the question posed by the title. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<ILLUS> E.V. Hill, the famous African-American preacher, was preaching on Jesus one Sunday morning. He preached that Jesus was the Son of God, and was only way to God, etc. When he finished, he was shaking hands at the back door with members of the church when a young lady stormed up to him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Holiness

The Two Philips- I Believed Therefore I Spoke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Believe in Jesus, speak about Jesus, second passage Acts 8

“I believed, therefore I spoke” or lessons from the two Philips (DRBC, 21/03/04, pm) Introduction • [Show picture]- Who is this? • George Foreman, ex-boxer, now famous promoter of…the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine • Sold over 50 million in the US, and 5 million in the UK- approx. 1 in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 18, 2008

God Takes those who trust in Him and provides them with the opportunity to be what He wants them to be.

April 20, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-5 Subject: Stages of Growth Title: What I Want to be When I Grow Up One of the really special things that I have held on to as a dad is that as our children grew I celebrated the various changes that they went through as they grew. Yes, some of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because I Can Or Because I'm Called

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

God wants to use us beyond our ability.

STEWARDSHIP Part 2-Because I Can or Because I’m Called January 13, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Video introduction from “Stewardship Ministries of the Wesleyan Church” entitled, “Gifts”. There are two ways to serve: 1. Out of the gifts I know I have 2. Out of the call of God beyond my gifts Key ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Wesleyan