Sermons on In His Power:

When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Vs Strength

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Stress-Handling Strategy

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

Stress is a part of life. This message explores Biblical admonitions on how to handle stresses that come in various areas.

INTRODUCTION: Stress is triggered by: 1) A Threatening Situation 2) A Major Change In Our Lives Your perspective will determine and dictate your behavior. It will influence and affect how you react to various situations or crises. And if we over-assess, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Church

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Jan 17, 2001

A Biblical formula for a healthy church

The Biblical Formula For A Healthy Church Introduction: Many are looking for ways to have a healthy church. Proposition: The Bible alone can show us how to grow a healthy church. The following Biblical revelation shows us how to grow a healthy church. 1. It Was A Caring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Holiness

The Beginning Of The Last Days

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 7, 2001

We are so near the Appearing of Christ for the Church, It could be TODAY!

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is soon to be leaving here. As you look at the scriptural conditions and social confusion of today, one must surely come to the conclusion that it is not long untill the Lord comes after His Church. Let’s look at a few things that lets us know of this sure truth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Runt

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

Could we be a runt?

Runt Story of Preacher and Farmer with runt pig. Could we be the runt? Paul wrote to Timothy: Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Would we be a good example? In purity: jokes (Pure heart-from the heart, the mouth…) Eph ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Of Inferiority

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001

I am of infinite worth to God. He does not love me “for something”, but for myself alone!

THE ENEMY OF INFERIORITY Text: Psalms 139: 13-16 Matthew 10: 29-31 Face inferiorities for what they are; enemies! Inferiority feelings are enemies that hinder increativity. We are made by God to be creative and anything that hinders in that creative process is an enemy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Prophesy- The Present Or The Future?

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

Prophesy is less about strange words and more about speak God’s truth plainly to the present

Prophesy- The present or the future? Over the past few months, I have had many people talk to me about the prophesies found in the bible, especially those given in the Revelation of John. The millennium has made it quite a popular topic of conversation, and for some people the idea of God’s coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why is our worship sometimes hindered

A Worship—Filled Life Part 4 Hindrances to Worship Pastor Jeff Seaman Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. (NIV) SIX HINDRANCES TO WORSHIP 1. PRIDE is a hindrance you must overcome to be a true worshiper. Luke 9:26 26 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Road Markers In Paul's Life

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

Distinct experiences that the apostle had that got him to the point where he could say "I have fought the good fight..."

I want to be like Paul and get to the end of my life and can honestly make a staetment like he did in this passage. For Paul to reach this point in his life some very significant things must have happened along the way. There must have been some spiritual road markers that he could have looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Written

Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Dec 26, 2000

God?s word is the proper tool/weapon to win over temptation.

Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ?Man does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where To From Here?

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 20, 2001

When you come in contact with the Lord, there’s a choice that has to be made: Will you follow Him and go forward? Or will you turn and go back to where you came from?

Ex 14:13-15 Where to from here? I) Background of Text A) Israel slaves in Egypt B) Moses returns to deliver them C) Movie - Prince of Egypt (depicts it well) II) When Israel got to Jordan there was a decision to make A) Go forward or backward - no other choice 1) No standing still in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

Know What You Know!

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 18, 2001

The reason so many "church members" fail to live for God and sometimes end up falling for every wind of doctrine even to following cults and fads, especially college kidsis because they lack the knowledge of the Word.

*Boudreaux was out fishin’ when he came back in with a boat load of fish. The game warden was watchin’ and came and said, "Boudreaux, how you caught all dem fish?" And Boudreaux say, "Com’ see." They both went out again and then Boudreaux said this is the spot. So he pulled out a stick of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Providence, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen the hand of God’s Providence working in my life.

These verses speak of God’s Providence – “together” (v.28b) He takes the details of life and uses them to move us toward the Savior. Explanation: I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen the hand of God’s Providence working in my life. He has brought people, things, circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29