Sermons on Improper Priorities:

Worship 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 9, 2005

When we allow ourselves to live in despondency, our obedience “level” is usually quite low. We often say or at least think, “If God would just DO some big thing, then it would be easier….” Oh yes, Elijah had a nature very much like ours, and if we are

Isaiah 6:1 … I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Charismatics And Evangelicals Get A Lesson In Deliverance

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 22, 2024

Is deliverance ministry valid today and can Christians be controlled by demons. What does the Bible have to say on the subject?

Video Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lWyLwefVI There is a lot of talk and debate lately asking the question whether deliverance ministry is valid for today and whether Christians can become controlled by demons. Those taking sides are usually those of a charismatic persuasion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:12-13

Denomination: *other

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get saved. But there are good reasons for the gifts if used properly.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivinWatersWeb.com With all the controversy over spiritual gifts – why have them at all? The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ, The Church, & Our World Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God’s plan has never changed. He has commissioned the church to "…go into all the world & make disciples of all people, baptizing them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & and the Holy Spirit."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Many of you grew up in a little town much like the one that I am going to describe to you now. It isn’t very different from many small towns even today. So travel back with me for a few moments to your Hometown, USA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Duck, Duck Goose

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anointing Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the fifth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate - Part 5 of 8 THE ANOINTING OF GOD – Part 2 Recap of last message A couple of weeks ago I started to look at what the scriptures say about the Holy Spirit and how He can (and should) be moving in our lives. In JOHN 14:16-17 Jesus said, I will ask the Father, and He will give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 21, 2005

4th message in James Series. How to receive, react, and respond to the Word of God in obedience.

“The Bible: Highly Revered but Seldom Read” was the headline for a Christianity Today article reporting the results of a Gallup Poll. Americans expressed their attitudes toward God, the church, the Bible and their personal faith. Interestingly, 42 percent recognized in principle that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

To Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

7th message on James. The ability to control the tongue is a test of character for all Christians. James concern is to tame the tongue, a small organ that can indicate the temperature of your soul.

Winston Churchill rallied the Free World against the threat of totalitarianism by the power of his speech. During those same days, Adolph Hitler, mesmerized the German nation with his oratorical skill, and led the Axis war machine to enslave much of Europe. Churchill and Hitler demonstrate the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Part 7 - Women Subit Unto Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 15, 2005

Part 7 - Women Submit Unto your Husbands

The Home as God Intended Part 7 – Wives: Submit unto your Husbands First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome Ephesians 5:22-24 “22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Bible Church

"The Application Of Unity” Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the “Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ” The Acts of the Apostles give us the “Gospel of the Holy Spirit” But it is in Romans that we are given the “Gospel of God”

Sermon Series “The Gospel of God – A Study of Romans” Week #7 “The Application of Unity” Sermon Text: Romans Ch. 14 Opening Text: Ch 14:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to our eighth week of studying through the doctrines found in the book of Romans You will remember that the first 11 chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Much Needed Source Of Power

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Apr 27, 2006

Too many Christians are working without a Source of power in their lives and they are virtually useless because they don’t have the spiritual power necessary to do the work of God.

A Much Needed Source of Power John 20:19-31 04/23/06 I bought my vehicle in May of 2002, brand spanking new, and drove it proudly off the lot. As of today, that car has carried me 197,600 miles on the highways and byways of my life. I wonder how many gallons of gas I’ve used and how much money ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daddy, Please Don't Rebuild Jericho

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009

A message that emphasizes the power of a father.

DADDY, PLEASE DON’T REBUILD JERICHO TEXT: Joshua 6:26 l. INTRODUCTION -Every child has a builder. That builder may be his mother or father or brother or grandmother or randdaddy or even collectively they can work as a whole in building children. -Despite what we may even be willing to admit a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goat That Got Away

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2007

Part of an Easter series this sermon looks at the OT foreshadows of the cross. In this sermon the scapegoat analogy is applied to Jesus.

THE GOAT THAT GOT AWAY Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to blame all your troubles on someone else? You know, when you fail at some project, pass the blame off on someone who caused you to mess up. Maybe you do that anyways. The truth is we all do that at some point. Some psychologists will ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:6-22

Denomination: Mennonite