Sermons on I Will Draw All Men Unto Me:

Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Mark Higgins on Dec 22, 2001

Peace On Earth; Isaiah 9:6 Luke 2:8-14

Isaiah 9: 6 Luke 2: 8-14 Sometimes I worry that we get confused as to the meaning of these accounts of Christ. “Peace on Earth” is not wishful thinking. “Peace on Earth” is not an ideal to be strived for. “Peace on Earth” is not a prophecy to be enjoyed by future ages. No, “Peace on Earth” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001

How do you tame the tongue?

I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Encouragements To Pray

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 16, 2004

The marks of a Christian

How Great is the Love of the Father? We are Children of God 1 John 3:1—10 INTRODUCTION Why should we strive to live lives according to God’s will? There is a reason, the reason is: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dream Analyzed

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

Focus upon the dream of Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel Chapter 2-The Dream & Interpretation I. The Dream Told (v.31-35) A. It Was a Dream of A Gigantic & Terrible Image/Statue of a Man [Colossus] (v.31) B. It Was A Statue w/4 Parts (v.32,33) 1. Gold Head 2. Silver Breast & Arms 3. Brass Belly & Thighs 4. Iron Legs & Feet C. It Was A ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience And Art In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

As the disciple is obedient to the word of Christ, so we can witness our obedience to the Father in the world by respecting the need for beauty in worship.

May 11, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis When we read the words of the Last Discourse in John, which we will hear each day between now and the Ascension, we can be struck with an apparent disjoin in the conversation. The apostles often ask a question, and Jesus appears to give a good answer to an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To Fallen Christians (Part 1)

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message to the church at Corinth (1 of 2).

A LETTER TO FALLEN CHRISTIANS (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 INTRO: The city of Corinth was a cesspool of sin. What New York is to the United States today, Corinth was to Greece ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Art Thou" ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

After Adam sinned God came calling to him "Where Art Thou" not to find where Adam was, but so that Adam would relize where he was. This question is manifold in it’s meaning. This mesage looks at where Adam was Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.

WHERE ART THOU ? Intro: God had completed the heavens and the Earth. (2:1) God sets the pattern for a day of rest. (2:2) Man had perfect fellowship with God (walked with Him) (1:29) God had provided every thing for man’s needs. God commanded man to not touch or eat from the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Foretaste Of The Marriage Feast Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2009

What we do when we celebrate Eucharist is to have a foretaste of what we will experience when we reunite in the kingdom of God.

March 30, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Recently this series focused for a moment on the distinction between hating sin and judging evil actions on the one hand, and loving sinners and welcoming them into the Church on the other. These two dramas from the Old and New Testament, these two rescues, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Throw Some Wood On The Fire

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

When are people going to wake up and realize that just being a good moral person isn’t going to get you to heaven? We need a Spiritual Fire in our Churches, but we will never have it unless Someone Throws Some Wood on the Fire.

THROW SOME WOOD ON THE FIRE Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out 56% of U.S. adults now say it is not necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values, up from 49% who expressed this view in 2011. This increase reflects the continued growth in the share of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith

James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Backsliding(2)

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

Straightforward discussion of consequences of backsliding and what it takes to fully recover from backsliding state

Every genuine Christian hates backsliding. The mere mentioning of the word should fill a good believer with holy anger and grave watchfulness. 1. Result of Backsliding (a) Captivity and demonic oppression. Judges 4:1-3, 6: 1-6 When there is backsliding, God stops defending the backsliding and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Price Of His Blessings Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill.

Icebreaker: What was the highest price than you were willing to pay for something that you liked? Biblical reading: Isa 59:2, Job 22:21-23. INTRODUCTION From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill. ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christian’s Top Priorities

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Priorities are things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment.

Intro: Priorities -- things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment. (Examples: family, loved ones, work, career, friends, health, hobbies, travel, personal growth). What are your priorities? I. EXALTING THE SAVIOUR (Psa. 115:1) A. Devoted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other