Sermons on Intentional Discipleship:

David's Insight Into Daily Devotions

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 21, 2002

Psalm 5 gives us some great insight about devotion.

Ps. 5 David’s Insights into Daily Devotions Intro:David in this psalms tells about his daily devotional schedule. In order to live a victorious life, all Christians need a habit of going to Christ on a daily bases. Let’s take a look at some of these insights. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Duck, Duck Goose

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What The Sisters Needed To Learn Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Many times we are put through things that either disturb us or really test our faith. When this happens ask God "what are you trying to teach me?"

What the sisters needed to Learn? John 11:1ff JN 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3 So the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me Intereso

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Tenemos que estar interersados como Jesus se intereso por la gente

ME INTERESO Mt. 9:35-36 Jesús recorría todas las ciudades y las aldeas, enseñando en sus sinagogas, predicando el evangelio del reino y sanando toda enfermedad y toda dolencia. Y cuando vio las multitudes, tuvo compasión de ellas; porque estaban acosadas y desamparadas como ovejas que no tienen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Que Estas Haciendo Con Lo Que Tienes?

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Que estamos haciendo con lo que tenemos para Dios?

¿QUE ESTAS HACIENDO CON LO QUE TIENES? Marcos 14:8 INTRO: I. “ELLA HA HECHO LO QUE PODÍA,” MARCOS 14:8 A. Puso a un lado su dignidad 1)Se humillo asimismo limpiándole los pies con sus manos (a)Nosotros debemos estar dispuestos a poner a un lado el “ego” – “orgullo” y servirle a EL. B. Dio ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lords Yoke.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 1, 2002

The THE YOKE OF REST, is for those that "Come unto Christ," seeking rest from their heavy labour and load of sin, and delight to serve under the yoke of love and delight in the kingship of Christ.

THE LORDS YOKE. HHM Sept. 29, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi MAT 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stub Your Toe?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2002

Let’s study how the lack of effort and slipshod work is hurting the church.

STUB YOUR TOE? or THEY ALL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28. For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-30, 2 Kings 13:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2002

Woe to the one who causes a Christian to stumble and fall

INTRODUCTION • A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked, Is it easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a second and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure!” • If you have been a Christian for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Down From The Mountain

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 27, 2003

There are times in our lives when we are at the peak of joy when we do not want the moment to end. There are other times when we do not feel as though we will make to the journey’s end because of being on the verge of burning out.

COMING DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN Text: Mark 9: 2-9 One of my favorite places in all of the United States is at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Any one who has ever been to Lake Junaluska will know what I am talking about. Many ministers dream of having a retirement home there. It is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Alien Youth: The Invasion Has Begun

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 28, 2003

Daniel and his friends might have just been teenagers but they stood out, stood together, and stood up for God.

Alien Youth: The Invasion has Begun Pastor Jeff Williams Daniel 1-3 It really all started back in 1938 when Orson Wells threw the nation into hysteria with his all-too-real radio broadcast of an alien invasion called, “The War of the Worlds.” Visitors from other worlds have always had a place ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Feb 28, 2003

There is a danger in the Christian’s life of drifting by and away from God’s best for us by simply neglecting His provisions in our salvation.

We come today in our study of the book of Hebrews to the first of five warning passages, exhortations or what I like to call WAKE-UP CALLS to believers. I can’t help but remember the Apostle Peter’s reason for writing 1st and 2nd Peter. He says, "Beloved (believers), I now write to you this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, 2 Peter 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

251 - Don't Go "Skandalizo” Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 1, 2003

(Skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word.

Sermon Study #251 – DON’T GO “SKANDALIZO” (skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word. Key Passage: Mat 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad News Arrives Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

How do you respond when life is going along "fine" and God brings a difficult opportunity into your life?

When bad news arrives Ezra 9:8-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 Background of Nehemiah: “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it” The HISTORY of the people of Israel was given to us SO THAT we could learn the lessons and avoid repeating their mistakes. “Warnings from Israel’s history” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Ezra 9:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2003

5th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

Wake up! Revelation 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today our study brings us to the church of Sardis. A church that has no commendation from the Lord, and from the very onset of the passage, you can here the dire situation this church faces. Yet there is a rich amount of practical material for our own walk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist