Sermons on Increase Blessings:

The Wounded Warrior Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus Christ

“The Wounded Warrior” Isaiah 53:3-5 (READ) When the Son of God came to earth, he surprised a lot of people. His life was marked by humility. He came as a baby, born in a manger. God’s son lying in a cattle stall. Royalty born in poverty. From the time he was born until the day he died, he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knee Bowed And Body Bent Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

Since body language communicates our real feelings, we must pay attention to how we present our bodies to God -- in the words of James Weldon Johnson, "knee-bowed", ready to submit our wills to His; and "body-bent", ready to work for things that matter.

You may not speak a great many foreign languages, but there is one language other than English at which most of us are proficient. That is body language. Whether our mouths can pronounce strange sounds or whether our eyes can make any sense out of different alphabets, we can see body language. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jude 17-25

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 30, 2000

an exposition of Jude 17-25

Islington Baptist Church November 26, 2000 Jude 17-25 Scripture: II Peter 3 The key call of the book of Jude is found in v.3 where it says “Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” With all of our energy and strength we are to stand up for the Jesus who has been ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Fufitive Becomes King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2000

: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leader for the Lord.

A Fugitive Becomes King Thesis: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leader for the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 1-5:5 Key verses: II Samuel 2:1 “ In the course of time, David ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts On Building Temples

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

The requirements of taking a standing for Christ

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 14 “Standing Tall When It Counts” Acts 6:8-7:60 “Death reveals who we really are. Consider the famous French philosopher Voltaire, who … boasted, “In twenty years Christianity will be no more. My single hand shall destroy the edifice it took twelve apostles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Problems

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

All of us are faced with problems. We must have a right spiritual focus in order to overcome.

OVERCOMING LIFE’S PROBLEMS Jude 17-23 INTRO.- Is life ever stressful? Do we ever experience problems and pain in life? I say, when don’t we? ILL.- A violinist was told by a surgeon that he needed an operation "But, doctor," said the violinist, "I have concerts booked ahead. If you operate, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Could Have Saved Himself!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Their conclusion was this: "He saved others, but He can’t save himself!" That was their conclusion, a logical conclusion, but a false conclusion.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 21:1 11; Luke 19:39 40; John 12:19; Mark 15:25 32 A. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, but since so much happened during His last week, we're going to look at Palm Sunday today. Then next week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

"TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testify To The Truth

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 31, 2001

how the Holy Spirit enables us to testify to the truth just like on Pentecost

June 3, 2001 John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. It was about two years ago that Priceline ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ideal Marriage

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001

How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Amazing Faith, Where Is It Found?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 14, 2001

what it takes to have amazing faith

June 17, 2001 Luke 7:1-10 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Secrets

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 14, 2001

How to have a good home.

Family Secrets Deut. 6:4-9 Introduction: HOW TO KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE READY TO HAVE KIDS: MESS TEST Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer. TOY TEST Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (or you may substitute roofing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-15, 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Christian Life And Blasphemy Series

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 19, 2001

Christian Living our Lords Commands regarding blasphemy

ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP Genesis ch 22 vs 7 & 8 OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus ch 20 vs 1 to 17 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON John ch 1 vs 1 to 17 While at work some short time back, a work mate came to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, John 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist