Sermons on Instrumental Music:

No Flies On Us

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001

To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy Mcham

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a eulogy for a dedicated Christian woman who died in a nursing home.

Lucille Mcham Lucille Mcham, a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a wife and a child of God. Today we celebrate the homegoing of one who decided to let Jesus Christ make a difference in her life. It’s something ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Is Full Of Hypocrites!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

Jesus says that there will be both good & evil people in this world, & they’ll be living side by side. Even the church will not be immune to this mixture.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. When was the last time you overheard a conversation like this? “Madge, how come you never shop at Walmart?” And Madge answers, “Well, I used to. But the last time I was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Wrong With Halloween

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patient Endurance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through patient endurance, we can hang on until Jesus returns.

James 5:7-11 Sept. 26, 1999 Living in Expectation of Jesus’ return (Part 2) – Patient Endurance INTRODUCTION A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

3rd sermon in a John series

The Incarnation: Seeing God John 1.14-18 In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, King Arthur appears standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him, one would have no idea that he is a king. In fact when Guinevere first meets Arthur, she has no clue that he is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ark-Building 101 Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

God calls Noah to an action of Salvation. We are called to the same action today. We are the ark offering hope to a world drowing without Jesus

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Ark Building 101 Now, as you can tell from the title our message today reflects on Noah and his boat-building project. Those of you know me that if I’m willing to talk about anything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Of Applause

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

Appluading Jesus is important, but it is not the only measure of commitment. A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday March 28, 1999 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT This Friday you’re going to die. Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This Friday you’re going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Press On!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

This is a New Years sermon designed to encourage us to keep going!

INTRODUCTION  How many of you had a good year last year?  I did, I got to live another year, I learned that I was going to be a grandfather and many other great things happened. The Cardinals made the playoffs again and the Rams did the same.  In the sports world what does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Lost Passion For Lost People Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Sparking the lost passion in your church to evangelize ( Ilustration is segmented throughout sermon on purpose )

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion Finding the Lost Passion for Lost People Luke 15:1-32 DT: God is in the relentless pursuit of finding lost people. THIS MESSAGE WRITIEN BY GOOD FRIEND KARL SCHAD AT GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ST.LOUIS GCCKARL@AOL.COM INTRODUCTION It was Dec 7 1988. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Followers Are Spirit Led Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers are Spirit led, Acts 20:22-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Being a Spirit led follower means carrying a cross not climbing ladders It has been argued that we live in the most prosperous country in the history of the world. As Americans we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dad's Who Provoke Madness

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

"...fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4).

2 Samuel 13:23-39 The Rage of David (13:21, 22) David got angry when he heard about the sin of Amnon but nothing more. The Request of Absalom (13:23-27) “And it came to pass after two full years” (13:23). This verse refers to the events recorded earlier in the chapter. Absalom’s sister Tamar had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Working For Good

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 7, 2001

Joseph was "up against it" as a captive in Egypt but, God being with him, difficulties and disappointments turned into a "pattern for good".

ALL THINGS WORKING FOR GOOD St. Paul has some very encouraging words for people who are finding life hard, who are ’up against it’. ’We know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28). The apostle is writing to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Balance Into Your Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 9, 2001

In order to get balance into your life: 1. You must discover your purpose. 2. You must establish your priorities. 3. You must make your plan.

I receive somewhere between 25 and 50 e-mails a day — sometimes more. Faxes come into the office. There is a pile of mail at our home and the church every day. I hate to think of how many times the phone rings — and I even carry a cell phone to make sure I can always be reached. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist