Sermons on Illumination Of The Temple:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 22, 2008

In order to become known as the praying church, we need to go to our master and teacher for instruction.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words. INTRODCUTION: It is good to be back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search Me

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in grace.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" INTRODUCTION Taking a personal inventory is a difficult thing to do. In Paul’s letter to Rome he writes: For by the grace given to me I say to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Altar

Contributed by Charlie Scalf on Jan 26, 2008

The purpose and the need of the altar in our church and most importantly, in our lives

The Altar Rom 12:1-2 Text Rom 12:1-3 1 Cor 1:27 - 29 (NKJV) 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28and the base things of the world and the things which are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 6, 2008

If we want the promises of God, we have to be willing to step out and take hold of them.

Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Text: Joshua 15:13-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: ‘You see things as they are, and ask ”why?” But I dream things that never were, and ask “why not?” (George Bernard Shaw) 2. Faith is a verb, not a noun. Therefore, faith requires action. Once we have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Thou In God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008

Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Prerequisites Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon lists several things that we as Christians should do in order to be better prepared to worship Him when we enter into His presence.

Title: Prerequisites of worship Text: Psalm 100 Date: 2/10/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: A man by the name of Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church. His wife, Gladys, was a very friendly lady. She understood how important it is to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

What wisdom are you displaying as you live your life?

TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Two Kinds of Wisdom Jas 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Jas 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Approved Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007

Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be All Right

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 15, 2007

No matter what our circumstances, it will be all right because of the power, presence, promise and plan of Jesus Christ

See these Scriptures: Matt. 9:1-2; Mark 6:45-55; John 16:33; Acts 23:11 I have come here this morning to tell you, "It will be all right." But you know, things are not all right are they? We are living in a day when there is gang violence. We are living in a day when more and more people are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Jonah Attitude Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

How Jonah’s attitude is reflective of our attitude.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4 Introduction I want to tell you a story I read in an email. There was this man who died and went to heaven. When he got there he was concerned about some of the things he saw. First it was as beautiful as he had imagined, but then, with great surprise, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thin Red Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2008

The Law, above all else, says that to be a sinner is to be a transgressor of the Law. There is no way around it, the Law of the Bible has announced the just sentence of death. What is there to do?

Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Thin Red Line Scripture: Romans 3:22-24 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Truth Or Dare Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

The church must hold to the right doctrine. In Pergamos, they held to the name of Christ, but it had no content or real meaning to them.

As the messenger who was carrying this letter from the island of Patmos where John wrote it, he would have come to Ephesus first. He would have stayed there while it was read and then left them a copy. Then he would have headed north to Smyrna and done the same thing. The third stop on his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Solution For Stress. Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jun 8, 2008

How to be free from stress in this this life.

Some Christians keep Saturday as a day of rest, and worship, while others keep Sunday. In both groups can be found very sincere Christians, but there are many who have never stopped to consider why they keep a certain day. It’s really a custom; something handed down from one generation to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Need Work? Christ Works

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 11, 2008

In an time when so many people are in need of work, Christ asks us to work for him. We do not work to earn salvation, we work because we already have salvation!

I want you to think for a moment about the talented people you know or that you know of. [advance] They could be athletes; they might be musicians, or dancers, or writers, or painters. I think we all know talented people, skilled people. And maybe they aren’t skilled at athletic, or artistic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation Of Jesus Dws#2 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 17, 2008

What the Greek says about temptation.

The Temptation of Jesus... I. Introduction... Praise God Church! How many in here tonight have ever been through a time of testing? How many have ever been through trials or temptation? I’m pretty sure everyone in here has been through something like that. Amen? There’s been at least one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11