Sermons on Inward:

Experiencing Holiness

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

I'm Guilty On Every Count! Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2002

There is none righteous, no not one. We are all guilty of disobedience to the Law of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"He Himself" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 7, 2002

He Himself tore down the wall. He Himself abolished the enmity. He Himself made us one. (#21 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

As I sat contemplating what title I should give this sermon, I asked myself, as is my usual custom when staring at a blank page on my computer screen waiting for inspiration, ‘what title would address the real meat of this passage; the crux; the primary truth being conveyed?’ I read the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Pep Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 14, 2002

The privilege of divine childhood must be followed up with divine purity.

- - - - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - I realize that it’s a little bit difficult to be thinking about baseball at this time of the year – especially when the weather is so grumpy. But the text this ...read more

Denomination: *other

Be Free In 2003 Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

We need to be free in 2003 with God’s help and His E.S.P. We need to be free in our emotional - soul realm. We need to be free in our spiritual realm and in the physical realm.

Be Free in 2003 part 1 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with God’s help and His E.S.P. We need to be free in our emotional - soul realm. We need to be free in our spiritual realm and in the physical realm. Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Do This Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2003

We must have the courage to move forward.

WE CAN DO THIS Nehemiah 2:9-20 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. ?: What? What keeps us from moving forward? KW: Barriers TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:9-20, three barriers that keep us from moving forward. The _____ barrier is that keeps ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your True Colors Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Detailing the values of a new church

Your True Colors Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’d like you to play a game with me, a game that almost everyone in the room can play-- maybe not Aidan Oglesbee but certainly Kyla; AS A MATTER OF FACT, even Graham Crain can play this game. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming God's Chosen--Nation Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 8, 2002

Jacob-Israel chooses Ephraim and Manasseh into his family. Just as we born again Christians are grafted into God’s Family, Jacob shows us similar undertaking in giving the first two children of Joseph equal standing within the nation of Israel. Jacob un

Becoming God’s Chosen A. Jacob-Israel adopt Joseph’s Sons B. Jacob-Israel blesses Joseph’s Sons Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Genesis 48, 6/8/02 I joined the Air Force right out of High School. It was not a planned out choice, for I really did not plan on joining the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

the Covenant Signs And Seals: Communion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The Lord’s Supper, in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, is a covenant remembrance of Jesus’ redemptive work in which believers communion with Christ and are united more and more in the covenant community.

INTRODUCTION - People are always looking for the tangible, the use of media, someway in which people can be "touched" - many Protestants whose heritage is founding on a discarding of the use of images in worship have begun making worship visual. They are reviving the arts. Michael R. Keller, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002

In Philemon 8-16, Paul demonstrates four principals of biblical mediation so that you can be equipped to reconcile two estranged believers 1. Appeal out of Love (v.8-9) 2. Acknowledge the Positive Changes (v.10-11) 3. Advocate Reconciliation (v.12-14

Standing in the Gap The Ministry of Mediation (Reconcilliation) Have you ever found yourself “standing in the gap”? No, not the store. A different gap – one that separates two believers. Two Christians (relatives, friends, co-workers, or maybe even co-laborers in Christ) who have set themselves ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hurry Up And Be Patient Already!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2001

How James calls on Christians to be patient because Jesus is coming soon and because God blesses patience.

December 16, 2001 James 5:7-11 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

"How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ