Sermons on Inner Character:

Polar Opposites Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

In the story of General Namaan, the Lord teaches us about a few traits that are polar opposites of each other: Faith & Unbelief...Humility & Pride.

Epiphany 6 II Kings 5:1-14 Try doing this sometime. Take an empty 2-Liter bottle, and fill it up half way with just plain water, and the other half fill up with vegetable oil. Then try shaking that bottle up and mixing those two things together. What’s going to happen? Well, you can shake that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How Believers Should Love, Live And Labor

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 1, 2003

A message from Paul to the believers at Rome is just as much needed in the church today. This message deals with three vital principles for the church today ! How To Love, How To Live, How To Labor !

How To Love, Live, And Labor Romans 12:9-18 Introduction: Paul begins chapter 12 with an appeal to the believers at Rome to be a living sacrifice ! I heard a pastor several years ago make this statement or something similar to it.......Jesus Christ died for you ! Want you live for him ? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of God, Man Of Heart

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

All that God seeks: a heart... a heart of shepherd... such as him considers!

L=Homme de Dieu, homme de Coeur. Lecture : 1 Rois 9/4 et 1 rois 11/4 et v.6; Chap. 14/8 ; 15/5. AJ’ai trouvé David, fils d’Isa, homme selon mon coeur, qui accomplira toutes mes volontés.@Actes 13/22. Introduction : La vie de David est l=une des plus illustre, intéressante, inspiré et ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4, 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Has Developed David

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

It cannot have a full development of our personality if it ny does not have a social life. For these reasons, God gave by his grace the gift of his brotherly love. It was the case for David. Indeed, such was the degrees and the durability of fraternity wi

COMMENT DIEU A DÉVELOPPÉ DAVID Lecture : 1 Sam 18/1-5, 15 et 30. ADavid avait achevé de parler  Saül. Et ds lors l’âme de Jonathan fut attachée  l’âme de David, et Jonathan l’aima comme son âme.@ Introduction Il ne peut pas avoir un plein développement de notre ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

What does it mean to bear fruit? We can only bear fruit if we are attached to the Vine.

I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther: God & Man Work Together

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from Esther about working with God

“Esther: God and Man work together” Esther 4 Intro: One of the favorite stories I have heard Tim Brown tell frequently since I’ve been here is the story about the man isolated in the flood. As the waters rose, he prayed for God to deliver him. A man in a rowboat came by as the water was up to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who We Are Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

This is the first is what will be a long series based on Romans. This one has deals with who we are

Romans 1:1-7 Getting on the same page as God about: Who We Are Read Romans 1:1-7 Introduction A. During a foot ball game you will occasionally see a Quarterback through a pass that is just so far off you wonder what he was thinking B. Then you see the quarterback and the receiver pointing in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Putting Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

It is time we stop talking about faith and time we start putting it action

Romans 1:8-17 Getting on the same page as God about: Putting Faith in Action Introduction A. You may have seen today’s sermon title and thought faith in action no problem B. This one I can sleep though C. I do that, I have faith, I am moving, no problem D. If that is what you are thinking, your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Hypocrisy. A work we like to use on everyone but our selves. This sermon takes a look at hyposcrisy.

Romans 2:1-16 Getting on the same Page as God about Hypocrisy Introduction A. I admit I am still young. But I have learned a few things along the way B. You know what I have come to value the most C. An honest answer D. The one time when I was counseling I asked my guys were they stood as far as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Choosing The Right Path

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004

Choosing the right path is a brilliant move and an excellent display of one’s sound mind.

Our choices reflect our intelligence and reveal our hearts. What we choose today affects our life in the future. Our future will show what we have in mind and heart today. It’s a simple and clear principle of sowing and reaping. What we will reap in the future will surely uncover what we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-18, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Request Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The importance of acquiring and using wisdom

The Greatest Request James 1:5-8 Introduction What is wisdom? It is knowledge with God’s assistance. You can have knowledge without wisdom, you can say great proverbs with out wisdom. Wisdom is what allows you to act on your beliefs and in what manner you act is based on your wisdom from God. When ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004

A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 26, 2004

This sermon describes the evidences of spiritual maturiy and emphasises the following areas of spiritual growth namely 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS

UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************** OUTLINE 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS THE MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************* 1.THOUGHTS Spiritual Maturity begins with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Every Christian Needs To Do To Grow Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Christian life is truly all about. We don’t hear

1.The Priority of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Peter begins this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist