Sermons on Jesus As Purifier:

My Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 13 in Sermon on Mount series, looks at the attributes of the Father

`HOW’S YOUR PRAYER LIFE? AFTER ALL WHEN JESUS SAID, WHEN YOU PRAY. NOW HE SEEMED PRETTY DEFINITE AT THIS POINT, HE DIDN’T SAY, IF YOU PRAY, INSTEAD HE SAID WHEN YOU PRAY. HE SEEMED PRETTY CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANS WOULD PRAY. AND HE SAID THAT WHEN WE PRAYED THAT WE SHOULD NOT PRAY LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beyond "The Force" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment 5 in my "Anchor Points" series.

“Anchor Points” “Beyond ‘The Force’” February 27, 2000 Anchor Point #5: “God is Transcendent, Sovereign, and Personal” “’God is a concept by which we measure our pain’; I’ll say it again; ‘God is a concept by which we measure our pain. I don’t believe in magic; I don’t believe in I-Ching; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:4, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy - Part 2

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001

Talks about what it means to have joy. Includes an exhaustive outline on every reason the Bible gives to have joy. A great resource & encouragement for pastors

TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2: Joy Last week, we started this series on the Fruit of the Spirit as we talked about “Love.” We talked about the different Greek words for love & their differences. There is so much attention paid to love & its variations. However, as we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pregnant Virgin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Me, God!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Does God answer prayer? As good Christians, we would expect each person here to say, "Of course He does." After all, He promises to answer prayer in His Word and God keeps His Word. Yes, God does answer prayer. 2.And yet I ask you again, "Does God answer prayer!" And I ask you to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evidence Of Faith: Tithing

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. What shall I preach? I have felt for some time that we need again to consider the matter of tithing. And yet, as I was doing some reading and meditating, this week, I also felt led to spend a few Sundays with you talking about faith and how we are able to determine if our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fallen Is Babylon

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we learn about the fall of Babylon.

1. Today we learn about the fall of Babylon. Before we do lets review a few points from the last couple of weeks. In chapter 17 we saw that the woman was both a harlot and a city. She was the apostate church which had forsaken her true husband, Jesus. And just as the true church ultimately reveals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maturity And Temptation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Why are here this evening? Why are you not at home relaxing or doing some things with your family? Why do some of you drive great distance to worship God in the vening when you have already done so in the morning? 2. Its not because you have to, at least unless you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgement Day

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church.

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church. We saw how there would be a great wedding feast when the bride and the lamb would celebrate their wedding. And we saw Christ defeat all the forces of evil. 2. As we have seen time and time again, the book of Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strongholds In The Promised Land

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 29, 2000

Faith that God will bring down the walls inhibiting the promise

There are strongholds in the Promised Land. All of us, in our lives, have impossible situations. Every hope that we have that has any value at all has obstacles to it. Every promised land has strongholds that must be dealt with to truly claim the land as our own. The Israelites have been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ