Sermons on influences: showing 376-390 of 28,455

Paddling The Boat Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on Oct 11, 2001

As Christians, some are aimlessly wondering around not accomplishing anything for the cause of Christ. I believe that’s because we’re paddling the boat of mediocrity!

I. Introduction A. James 1:6-8 B. As God’s people we have become tossed to every wind of doctrine so much to the point that some are confused altogether. 1. When we are unstable and uncrontrolled by the Spirit of God, we become undependable to the cause of Christ. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Old Hardware, New Software Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

How the Word helps us live a life empowered by the Spirit

We are tripartite beings Body – “The Flesh, the Old Man” Soul – “Mind, Emotions, my will” Spirit The Soul (my mind) is the bridge between my body and my spirit In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had fellowship with God But even though they had intimate fellowship with God, they still had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Word Of God? Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

What the Bible has to say about itself.

The Word of God is: · Divinely inspired “for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” - 2 Peter 1:21 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - depression E. Peter - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Firmly Planted Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

There is a fullness of joy available for those who delight in God's Word.

Firmly Planted Psalm 1 Why the Psalms? Why should we study the Psalms? The reason I think we should study the Psalms comes from our New Testament reading: Revelation, chapter 2, verses 2 through 5. In Revelation 2, Jesus is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. Jesus begins with some very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Revelation 2:2-5

The Spirit Of Division Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000

Overcoming the Spirit of Division.

THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION) INTRODUCTION: STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEVIL’S WRATH. A). “DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS TIME IS SHORT.” (EXPLOSIVE) B). 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 – PAUL EXPLAINS THE NEED TO KNOW OUR ENEMY 1). DEVICES – STRATEGY, SCHEMES ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-4, 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Displays His Great Mercy For Sinners By Saving Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Koopman on Nov 15, 2000

I. Christ's mercy is displayed in his seeking love II. Christ's mercy is shown in his saving power III. Christ's mercy is confirmed in his wondrous pronouncemen

Introduction Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Have you been to the doctor lately? Most of us at one time or another have found it necessary to go to the doctor. Having been sick for a period of time the point was reached when you said: “It is time I go to the doctor.” You go to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Church That Lost Its Fire

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001

They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Message Is Over

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

Now the vital issue of concern to all of us is: What Act or Activity Follows the SpokenWord? Following the Public Proclamation of the Lecture or Lesson, the Exposition or Exegesis, or the Sermon or Message, the question is: What Happens?

I submit to us that the Preaching of the Gospel, the Teaching of the Text,the Sounding of the Script,Should Effect a Host of Heavenly Activity Among the Hearers of the Word! Yet, I hasten to add this appendage, the Ideal is seldom Realized in the Realm of Our Here and Now. A Host of Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Ragged Road To Atheism Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series on Romans dealing with the path to atheism laid out in chapter one.

Alliance Church May 20, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Ragged Road to Atheism” Romans 1:18-23 Introduction to the series My goal throughout this endeavor is that we will more deeply understand the great truths of our great salvation so wonderfully presented in chapters 1-8 and having understood them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Inestimable Worth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 12, 2003

There are some things in life possessing value that we are unable to calculate. Three such things are: the Bible; the Church; and our Faith.

INESTIMABLE WORTH "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 13:45-46. There are some things in life that we cannot determine the extent of their worth because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Dreary-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003

Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Gossip About Christ

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Mar 22, 2003

This sermon is about how David was exalt God and speaking well of Christ. And if we are going to Gossip about anything Gossip About Christ.

---------------------------The Book Of Psalms-------------------------------------------------------------------105th Division---------------------------- 1. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name make known his deeds among the people. 2. Sing unto him, sing psalms; talk ye of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal