Sermons on Introductions:

Jesus Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ role in cleansing us before the Father.

Jesus our Advocate Hebrews 8 INTRODUCTION: Big time trials have become a media event. Many trials, to a lesser or greater degree, have had their verdict rise out of media attention. The real advocacy wasn’t necessarily before a judge and jury but before a microphone and video camera. Can anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Rich Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Oct 19, 2002

This is sermon #1 in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

Choose to Believe THE GOD WHO IS RICH INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a journey together that will be very exciting Three things about the journey: 1. The journey will be continuous 2. The journey will be adventurous 3. The journey will be rewarding Criteria for the journey 1. Word of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Dream Thieves

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Wdjd? (What Did Jesus Do?)

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 29, 2002

What did Jesus do for us?

INTRODUCTION It has almost become cliché to ask, “What would Jesus do?” This question that was taken from Charles Sheldon’s book, "In His Steps", has become a common household phrase. It is a good question to ask and one that we need to ask ourselves every single day, but before WWJD can mean ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Gold

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

The names of some of Americas most famous CEO do not now mean what they once did. Imagine the sense of humiliation they now feel compared to the pride they used to feel.

Something Better Than Gold TEXT: INTRODUCTION: 1. Discuss the changes in attitudes taking place in moderns. 2. Cf article filed: Ethics Report. 3. Transparencies Ethics Teens. DISCUSSION: I. A Good Name A. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Keep Your Treasure"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 2, 2004

Our salvation is secure in Christ, but how can we secure our treasures in Heaven? Three simple points can be found in this text that should help us.

“How to Keep Your Treasure?” Introduction: The Bible talks about the greatness of Hezekiah. But in his greatness came weakness. He was lifted up with pride in this text. It is not possible for a saved person to become "unsaved." But it is possible for a Christian to not lay up treasure in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saints, Taints, And Ain'ts

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

three catogories of the beliver

SAINTS, TAINTS, AND AIN’TS text: ROMANS 8:6-8 INTRODUCTION THERE ARE MANY CLASSIFICATION OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TODAY IN TO DAYS SOCIETY WE HAVE THE HIGH CLASS, MEANING THE WEALTHY THEN THERE IS THE MIDDLE CLASS, THOSE WHOSE LIVE COMFORTABLE AND LASTLY THE LOW CLASS, THOSE WHO ARE LIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Considering God's Claim On Your Life!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2004

In verse 5, God gives to young Jeremiah four reasons why he had a "claim" on his life. God has a claim on your life too!

“God has a claim on your Life!” Introduction: Jeremiah was only about twenty years old when God called him into the ministry. Most twenty year old people are trying to find enough money to put gas in the car for their next blind date. God told Jeremiah in this text that he was going to "Set ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Misconceptions Of The Christian Life"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2004

What’s wrong with this picture? There are twelve disciples in the ship. Where is Jesus? Have you ever prayed something like this, "Hey God, where are you?"

Title: “Five Misconceptions of the Christian Life” Introduction: At Kids Camp last week, it rained all day Monday. It was not supposed to do that! My plans were to have the kids play on the beach and stay in their tents! I stood on our deck overlooking Lake Michigan and asked God to make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When God Controls Worship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 24, 2004

There are some things that will happen when God is in control of our worship. This message examines some of these things.

What Happens When God Controls Worship John 4:23-24; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6,8,10-13, 9:1-3 Introduction I. The Congregation is Edified (Neh. 8:1-3) A. When God controls our worship and the Word of God is proclaimed in the spirit and power of the Holy Spirit the body will be edified and built ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Delayed On A Parched Road

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 27, 2004

Like Terah, we too, can find ourselves Delayed on a Parched Road and die there if we are not careful.

Delayed on a Parched Road Introduction: There is nothing more frustrating than setting out on a trip and having car trouble. After all, the objective of any trip, is to get from point A to point B. But Murphy’s Law seems to come into play. “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, at the worst ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is On Our Side

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 9, 2004

Jesus promised never to leave us or forsake us; and He will always be with us till the end. With this confidence in us, we are never afraid of anything in this world for God is on our side.

God is on our side! Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: We were made by God to enjoy freedom-freedom from sin, death, sickness, and problems; never to strive just to earn a living. It was a worry-free life that God intended man to have. We were created to have dominion over everything, but a time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Remembrance Of Me Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004

The focal point of our worship is to partake of "The Lord’s Supper." We partake of this divinely instituted meal lest we forget the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf and the ramifications of that sacrifice.

INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual time so he asked his mother, “Is dad going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Glorious Day Is Coming!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 13, 2004

Perhaps you are having a gray day? When I read the Book of Isaiah, I became weary with all of the judgments and woes against the nation of Israel. But, every now and then, a ray of hope and light would shine through the clouds.

Text: Isaiah Chapter 11 Title: “A Glorious Day is Coming” Introduction: Perhaps you are having a gray day? When I read the Book of Isaiah, I became weary with all of the judgments and woes against the nation of Israel. But, every now and then, a ray of hope and light would shine through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist