Sermons on Image Of The Beast:

Don't Forget Your Change Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Sep 21, 2006

Christ has transformed us. We need to remind ourselves of that fact and continually claim it by faith!

Everything seemed normal when British Airways’ flight #2069 left London’s Heathrow Airport. Six hours into the flight things started to go downhill fast, literally! Scuffling was heard near the front and the cockpit became a whirling kaleidoscope of fists, arms and legs. The problem was that a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What My Mother Taught Me

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 3, 2002

We need to learn from our mothers.

WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Mother’s Day Th: Learning from Mom Pr: We need to learn from our mothers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my mother taught me. The _____ principle for life that my mother taught me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Heading To The Finish Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

Jesus courageously completed His assigned mission.

HEADING TO THE FINISH Mark 11:1-25 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Courage Pr: JESUS COURAGEOUSLY COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNED MISSION. ?: How? How did He do it? KW: Priorities TS: We will find in Mark 1:1-25 three priorities that enabled Jesus to courageously complete His assigned mission. The ____ priority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Like Barking Dogs Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus spoke God’s truth in every day language.

LIKE BARKING DOGS Matthew 7:15-29, 13:34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Communication Pr: Jesus spoke God’s truth in everyday language. ?: How? How did Jesus speak? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study three characteristics that demonstrate how Jesus spoke to engage his listeners. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29, Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

It's No Coincidence

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is an introduction to the book of Esther.

Who among us doesn’t enjoy a good story? One of the most popular forms of entertainment in our culture is watching movies. My wife and I enjoy watching movies and some of our favorite movies are those that are really well told stories. We really shouldn’t be surprised that we enjoy stories so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Strength For The Weary"

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002

God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone Turned The Lights On Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus has given us purpose.

SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

First in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14   It actually debuted in England--did you know that? But YOU probably first heard of it sometime after August 16, 1999, when the primetime gameshow, Who Wants To Be A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift, The Gift Of Himself.

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 21, 2002

This sermon takes a look at what is so significant about the incarnation of God. The significance I point out is that it reveals who God is and what He is like, then I focus on the approachability of God and how He experienced what we experience.

This past week we exchanged gifts amongst our own family and to tell you the truth we just couldn’t wait to see the look on our little girl‘s faces. Denise had spent almost 4 months tracking down every type of care bear in existence for our youngest girl Carrie, and with all that hard work ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Three Vital Commitments

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The State Of The Church #2

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003

What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

· Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harnessing The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 12, 2003

We should seek to harness the tongue because: (1) It has great power to do good and evil (2) Our speech reveals our heart (3) It glorifies God.

In last week’s message, I gave four reasons why it can be a spiritually beneficial practice for us to make and keep resolutions. They stimulate us to think about what it means to be godly; what it means to be conformed to the image of Christ. They express our faith in God’s promises to transform ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 13, 2002

Isaiah’s worship experience demonstrates to us four actions that should comprise the essence of our worship.

EXPERIENCING THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Isaiah 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION It was to be a special Sunday morning – my brother-in-law was being ordained to the ministry at his home church. I was preaching and my wife would give special music. The auditorium in the church is long and narrow, with a platform, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship: The Privilege Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to delight in God’s Presence.

WORSHIP: THE PRIVILEGE OF PERSPECTIVE Psalm 84:1-12 S: The Four Marks of the Church Th: Worship Pr: We are to delight in God’s Presence. ?: Why? KW: Perspectives TS: Since we are to delight in God’s Presence, we will find in our study of Psalm 84 three perspectives that will explain why we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist