Sermons on Inward Beauty:

On To Perfection

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Subtle Changes With Big Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2007

Seemingly minor adjustments can have far-reaching consequences; this is especially true in the spiritual realm.

Subtle Changes With Big Consequences (I Thessalonians 1:1-3) One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

As children of God we are to work for Gods Kingdom.

What are you doing? Matthew 25:14 - 30 (NIV) Sunday morning we talked about counting the cost. What are you willing to pay to not only enter but also to expend the kingdom? Then Sunday Evening I talked about if someone wanted to make an impact on the world that we must view ourselves as servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 24, 2007

God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. When you were born again, you are to walk in the Spirit and not by the law. Jesus Christ set free from the law. Living a life according to the Word is walking in the Spirit. When y

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must be filled to the brim with the Word and the Holy Spirit. · This week I want to impart to you the Word as it relates to walking in the Spirit. · God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. · When you were born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Created Man To Be The Children Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 7, 2007

GOD CREATED MAN TO BE THE CHILDREN OF GOD. God wants to spread His Word through us to the World. He wants to use the whole man, spirit, soul and body. To live in a relationship with our Heavenly Father we must desire to hear the WORD OF GOD We have up to

GOD CREATED MAN TO BE THE CHILDREN OF GOD! Romans 8:14-8:18 (amp) 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-19

Turn To God And Receive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007

Doing spiritual work will not change you. Holiness is not transferable but defilement is. Serving the Lord while in sin desecrates His work. Turn to Him, confess and receive the forgiveness of sin and His righteousness.

We are looking at Haggai’s 3rd message today, from 2:10-19 Both the 3rd and 4th messages were given on the same day. Two weeks ago, we learn from Haggai not to underestimate what God can do through one man. - His short and simple ministry turned the whole nation back to worshipping God. - His ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Persuaders

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 28, 2007

These are the people that put hell on high alert.

I’m preaching this message entitled: The Persuaders, I’m beginning with this text in numbers because I want you to see what persuaded looks like (Joshua and Caleb were persuaded) Then you may say: But they didn’t persuade anyone else, But You’d be wrong: The fact is they persuaded the next ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Apr 5, 2007

Do you know who Jesus really is, or have you mistaken Him for somebody else?

MISTAKEN IDENTITY Luke 19: 28-44 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supreme Value Of Human Life

Contributed by John Raulerson on Jan 15, 2008

Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.

SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Requirements To Receive The Baptism Of The Holy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows the requirements to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit

Title: Requirements to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: Text: Matthew 3:11 Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

A City Turned To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007

The way God dealt with Jonah is the way he deals with every believer. God calls upon us to count the cost.

A City Turned to God, Jonah 3:1-10 In the Book Hudson Taylor- God’s Man in China, the story is told of when Taylor was traveling by ship from Shangahi to Ningo. Among the passengers was one Chinese man who spent some years in England and went by the name of Peter, he was on Taylor’s heart, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Your Worst Experiences To Your Best Legacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2007

God over-turned and overcame the opposition of the Jews and the Romans allowing Paul’s worst time to become His best enduring legacy. Challenge - Can we, like Paul trust and obey God even when our best efforts for Him seem to initially fail?

Turning Your Worst Times to Your Best Legacy (Acts 22) We see a lot of reality shows on TV today but perhaps my favorite is Bridezilla. It amazes me how what should be the best time of a young woman’s life turns out to be her worst legacy. The show chronicles the life and experiences of young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Devote your life to building a memorial for God’s kingdom that will allow future generations to see the miracles He has done.

Joshua 5:2-8 – Building a Memorial 2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. 3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God