Sermons on Influences:

The Purpose Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Thomas Norton on Jul 17, 2007

Understanding the purpose of God’s Word for Pastors and Christians

Have you felt lost and alone with little hope of understanding what you need to know and what you need to do? Where do you turn to under pressure and in distress when everything seems to be bearing down on you? We all are looking for answers on this planet with so many things that seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Not

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 28, 2007

Find out about the "Let Not’s" of the Bible. You will be surprised!

“Let Not” From the desk of Pastor Blankenship TEXT: Rom. 6:11 Ro 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Preparing To Build - 3

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down!

Preparing To Build, Part 3 In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down! Today, we continue our series about building. Two weeks ago, we started talking about building. Talking about the importance of building our church for God and building our lives for God. Our theme verse for this series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build - 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails!

Preparing to Build, Part 4 Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails! Today we continue our series, PREPARING TO BUILD…SEEING THE VISION…LIVING THE DREAM! This series is focusing on what we need to do to prepare our lives and to prepare our church for what God has in store. We are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scriptures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

The Bible is God’s book, it brings me to God.

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scripture A. WHAT DOESN’T WORK 1. Sitting on a rock by a lake waiting for God to speak. Christianity is a relationship and you learn from God in similar ways that you learn from others. 2. Name it, claim it, saying what you want God to do, so it will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Compass Of Life

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

The Bible WILL always point us in the right direction

I have gleaned from many different sources for this sermon and to those sources I say thank you - the Lord knows who you are - God Bless. Compass of Life Have you ever seen a compass? There are 8 main directions. North, North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West, West, North-West. Even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What A Word Is This!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 7, 2008

THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD!!

WHAT A WORD IS THIS! INTRO: LUKE 4 1: THE TEMPTATION OF CHIRST A) 40 DAYS 40 NIGHTS NO FOOD OR WATER B) DURING THESE DAYS HE WAS TEMPTED OF THE DEVIL C) HE OFFERED EVERYRTHING HE COULD D) FROM FOOD AND WATER E) TO WEALTH AND POWER POINT: JESUS NEVER FALLS TO HIS TRICKS OR HIS TEMPTATIONS. HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-36

Denomination: Other

The God Commissioned Pastor

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007

The duty of pastors in God’s churches.

Intro: The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears good clothes, buys good books regularly, has a nice family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 20, 2007

the body of christ

HOME SWEET HOME INTRO: THE REASON FOR CHURCH 1: ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL A) 1 COR 12:26 ONE MEMBER SUFFERS ALL SUFFER B) ONE MEMBER IS HONOURED ALL REJOICE POINT: ONE THAT DIED FOR ALL, AND ALL ARE PART OF THE ONE WHO DIED, THIS MAKES IT ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE. 2: 1 COR 12:27 A) THE SPIRIT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-27

Denomination: Other

Three Names For The New Testament Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 28, 2008

How to identify who the Church is.

Three Names for the New Testament Church I Timothy 3:15-16 KJV Intro: I would like to look at another passage and use it for our introduction today. Lets look at Acts 2:41-42 and see what is in that text today. Acts 2:41-42 says…. 41. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Or Thriving? Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 6, 2007

Are you just surviving or thriving? Learn why and how to thrive in God’s word.

Surviving or Thriving? Acts 17:1-12 Pastor Mark Olson 7/8/07 Some People Only Survive...Never Learn to Thrive Story: Boy Scouts survival camp; TV “Man vs Wild” Spiritually thrive - God’s power must be present & at work in your life But how do you/I tap into this power? Answer: means of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Silencing Unbelief

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 19, 2008

LOOKING TO JOSHUA FOR INSTRUCTION, DIRECTION, AND HOPE.

SILENCING UNBELIEF JOSHUA 6 INTRO: FALL OF JERICHO 1: WAIT ON GOD A) MANY TEXTS IN GOD’S WORD INSTRUCT US TO WAIT ON GOD B) TO STAND STILL C) TO BE SILENT POINT: IN THIS TEXT JOSHUA COMMANDS THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL TO MARCH AROUND JERICHO IN TOTAL SILENCE. JOSHUA CLEARY HAD TO HAVE THE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 20, 2008

In Genesis the question is asked is there any thing to hard or the Lord? Jeremiah give us the answer in Jeremiah r 32:17 that there nothing to hard for thee! Many times our faith can be tested to believe God even if the mountain is in front of us. Howeve

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14 KJV) Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. (Jer 32:17 KJV) Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Genesis 18:14, Genesis 1:1

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic