Sermons on Intentional Discipleship:

Why Should I Live Like A Christian?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Living the real christian life is tough and thus requires the proper motivation to stay true: the cost, consequences, and character of salvation.

WHY I SHOULD LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN Introduction: Tonight I want to focus on one question. I used to think it was simple, until could never find an answer. I eventually decided that when I became a wise and all knowing senior pastor, I would discover the answer. Now that I’m a senior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Privilege, Prospect And Practice

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 8, 2006

The Privilege, Prospect and Practice of the believer in the light of the Coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Privilege, Prospect and Practice As seen in I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The Strong Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of what it means to be strong.

Christ The Strong (I Peter 2:18-25) A Father’s Day Top Ten #10 Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials. #9 Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way. #8 Sunday afternoon = sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb Is Beckoning

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To exalt the Lord Jesus!

PP0716 DATE THE LAMB IS BECKONING Matthew 11:28. Mt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God in the N.T. He is called that because of the sacrificial lamb in the O.T. In the N.T. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Come Aboard The Uss Wor-Ship

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

Calling God’s people to the excitement of boarding the Wor-Ship for the cruise of life time. As Isaiah worshiped the Lord, so let us worship Him and experience the Lord on this journey in life.

Come Aboard the USS Wor – Ship Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro.: A. I know that several in our congregation served in the United States Armed Forces (name them – ask for others). At a time in our history where we have the possibility of going to war with Iraq, it is good to remember and reflect on those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hand At The Plow

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

An ordination service ... Day after day commitment, all the while realizing the Lord could come back at any moment...

My father-in-law is a farmer. Over the years, I have come to learn and appreciate what that means. When a yuppie comes out here from the city and decides to have a farm because it sounds so quaint, they aren’t really farmers. They may like playing around with the horses and maybe even doing a day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006

Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's A High Price To Pay For Having Your Own Way

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

Lot was the classic example of a worldly Christian. He was what we would call a Backslidden Child of God.

It’s a High Price to Pay for Having Your Own Way Gen 13:1-13 Lot is a very interesting character. He was the son of Abraham’s Brother. Last week we look at the Faith of Abraham. One of those things was he obeyed the Word of God. But when we take a closer look – You will remember that God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Easy?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2006

We can develop an attitude that looks for and expects every thing to be easy. Easy may not be the best.

WHEN OUR GOAL IS TO TAKE IT EASY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. KJV 1 Tim. 5:6 But she that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Velvet Rope

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jul 5, 2006

Spiritual and Physical Barriers Can’t Prohibit our Salvation or Service

The ‘Velvet Rope:’ a signal of separation and division between those who can and those who cannot. When we see this barrier we know that it is a threshold that one cannot cross unless invited to do so. 1. THE DIVINE ‘ROPE’ • There were two veils to the tabernacle. The one which is described in Ex ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:51

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Care Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

God cares! There’s no question about that. But how can we experience that God really care for us.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, we all learned that God cares for us and He is concern for our needs. Today, we are going to find out from His words how we can experience his care. From the passage, man’s greatest concerns are food to eat and clothes to wear. The same passage is also saying to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Great Men Serve Best

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2006

In this power crazy world there are still humble servants of Christ who do not seek recognition or reward from men.Jesus is our true example of being a man of God!

There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no formal training, who exhibit the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Deacon Ordination Message drawn from the life of John the Baptist.

THE MAN GOD USES - John 1:6, 19-23; 3:22-36 I would like you to think this morning, about what a great time this was. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the Garden of Eden, God had promised the coming of One Who would crush the serpent’s head with His heal. Thousands of years had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Had The Buts?

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

Any old excuse will do...for serving The Lord

This morning I’m going to give yall an opportunity to exercise. Yeah, I’ll let yall change seats. This will be your only chance though. I just want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: *other