Sermons on Intellectual Growth:

Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

A Slaves' Mentality Or A Servants Heart?

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Hey! Grow up!!

North College Ave Baptist Church Galatians 4:1-7 "A Slaves’ Mentality or A Servants’ Heart" November 28, 2004 1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To A Useful Life For God

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Gideon is our example of a useful believer

Judges 6:23,25,26,36;7:9,14 `I. Purge sin from your life. 6-23 II. Revive True Worship. 6-25,26 III. Act on your Faith. 6-367 IV. Yield to the will of God. 7-9,14 PRAY. Prayer is the secret weapon of the Christian. James 5:13–16 1) You must have a personal encounter with God! 2) You will then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"As The Mountains..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 9, 2005

Noise produces nothing. Often a hen who merely laid an egg cackles as though she laid an ateriod. Folks would always rather see a sermon over hearing one. Let’s examine this thought from the Psalmist together!

Introduction Jesus spoke on the power of mustard seed size faith. Powerful enough to move a mountain. There’s another lesson we often overlook. One can also, not only have a faith to move those mountains in their lives but one can himself become an unmoveable mountain. The object of ones love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Como Terminar La Carrera

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Feb 10, 2005

El resultado de la carrera depende de las decisiones que tomemos día tras día y durante el trayecto de toda nuestra vida. Toda persona que sé a alejado de los caminos de Dios, lo ha hecho por que ellos lo han escogido.

Una de las muchas maneras en que se ha descrito el trayecto de la vida, ha sido como una carrera. El apóstol pablo en el libro de Hebreos describe el trayecto de la vida del cristiano como una carrera, y nos enseña como terminarla bien. Hebreos 12:1-3 “Por cuanto todos nosotros estamos rodeados de ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Té Conformes Por Menos Que Lo Mejor De Dios

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Feb 10, 2005

Todos estamos enfrentando la vida, y Dios quiere que la enfrentemos en victoria.

Todos estamos enfrentando la vida, y Dios quiere que la enfrentemos en victoria. El Libro de Josué es un libro de victoria y nos enseña como tener victoria día a día. Josué 17:12-18 “12 Los miembros de la tribu de Manasés no pudieron habitar estas ciudades, porque los cananeos persistieron en ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Changing Look

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to seek out and reflect the Glory of God.

A Life Changing Look Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 12:37, Exodus 32:11-14, 31-32, Exodus 33:18, 20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7 October 17, 2004 (Exo 33:12-16 NIV) Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Get Dressed

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 13, 2005

God’s alarm clock is sounding "wake up" it is no longer time to sleep in sorrow joy is coming in the morning!

Wake Up and Get Dressed! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Romans 13:11-14 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Uncommon Wisdom

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

Walking with God gives us an uncommon wisdom for living life that is not available to us through any other means.

Uncommon Wisdom Proverbs 16:16-20 I have been so blessed throughout my life to have people in my life who have been willing to teach me. I’m not talking about lessons learned from books, although I’ve learned some good lessons from classes that I’ve had throughout the years. The lessons that have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005

We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO.  Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade”  This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help they can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005

Where do we turn when we want to know something. God encourages us from His word how we might find great wisdom within Him word.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Seeking Wisdom” (James 1:5-8) Introduction:  WISDOM – one of the greatest possessions one can ascertain in the world…with it one can achieve great things  As we seek direction in our lives we know that with the proper wisdom in certain situations we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Sought To Seek Jesus" (Series) By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 15, 2005

Most Christains try cleaning Fish before they catch Fish. Even Jesus knew there are steps to take when winning the lost. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction With so few Christians actively sharing their faith, we may never get back to the heart of the mission of the Church. Winning the lost. How it happened I can’t be sure, many are too often preoccupied with cleaning fish rather than catching fish. We want to look good as if that meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Though He Slay Me..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 16, 2005

When you can’t change the direction of the wind...adjust your sails. Job couldn’t avoid the landslide coming his way, he did however do the next best thing. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction What do you do when you look up and everything above you is coming towards you? i.e. an Avalanche of hurt, heartache and horror! Running won’t help! illus. Alaska Bear Encounter "All I’ve got to do is out run you...all I’ve got to do is shoot you in the leg!" Job knew the feeling ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Stand On Your Feet

Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005

Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ