Sermons on Jesus As The Light:

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Importance Of Saying Thank You"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 21, 2007

The King had not "thanked" Mordecai. There are four important reasons to say "Thank You" within this text. Good "Thanksgiving Message." Enjoy:

Title: "The Importance of Thanks Giving" Text: (Est 6:1-3) On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

5 elements for running and winning in your Christian race

RUNNING TO WIN Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro: When I study a message I try to address these six questions. Who was it written to and who is doing the writing, what is the subject that is being discussed, when was it written, where was it written, why was it written and how was it written. I feel like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Could God Do That?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 7, 2007

The secret of reaching men is to know the secret of reaching God. The most powerful ongoing Christian witness has always been the speaking of God’s Word by one who is living in God’s Word.

Who does God use? Whom does God use? Those who are willing to be used by Him. All believers are candidates for Kingdom service. Your ability is not the issue, but your availability. Why use a shoe? A recent U. S. census revealed that a majority of Americans used a shoe to drive a nail into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths)

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2008

If your church hasn’t followed the course “The Ancient Paths” by ‘Craig Hill. You can’t go wrong! This is a life changing message!

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths) Text: Jeremiah 6:16 NAS 16Thus says the LORD,” Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, (Old paths) Where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it.’ Ask for the old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close Don't Count

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008

To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Vine And Branches: Pruning Part 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 20, 2008

Lesson in Spiritual Pruning. When a branch is pruned, it must remember its roots, to draw its strength and life’s blood. It must push forth from a dormant bud, that it might bear more fruit in its next season of life.

7.20.2008 The Vine and the Branches Part 2:Pruning (Botany lesson 2) By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: John 15:2 John 15:1-16 Jeremiah 23:5 Romans 11:16-24 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 8:28 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing God Out Of Fear And Reverence Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleveth chapter of Hebrews; Noah stands as a great example in believing God and in believing God’s warning of coming judgment.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 2 Believing God out of fear and Reverence Hebrews 11:7 Introduction This verse begins the list of believers included in God’s great hall of faith. The first two mentioned last week were Abel and Enoch, they were discussed in the overall description of Faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Praise In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 22, 2008

No matter what we are going through we should always give God praise. If you really want to get God’s attention, start giving Him praise and thanksgiving in advance for the break through in the midst of a storm and see what will take place.

Introduction: We as believers have already been informed that we are going to face trials and tribulations in this life. Sometimes the hardships of life are so great that we even contemplate about giving up. If you haven’t reached that point in your life, just keep on living because that day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things God Wants From Us

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008

here is a list of a few things God desires from each of our lives. These are key to receiving from God

Intro: years ago I worked at a lawn service in Birmingham with a crew of about 8 people. A pattern developed every week. We would get paid on Friday, about Tuesday or Wednesday guys would say, preacher, give me a five spot until payday. This went on for a while until some of the guys would forget ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Important Questions Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 12, 2008

If we are to have victory in our Christian life, we must understand that we are free from the law.

Up to this point, the book of Romans has pointed us to the reason we needed a Savior, and the fact that God provided that Savior in the person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who was made flesh and dwelt among us. Now, beginning in chapter 6, the subject changes to address the transformation that must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the blessing from God for us found in Numbers 6:22-27.

Next week we start a new series called “Resolution Revolution” based on a passage in Colossians. We’ll cover topics that hopefully will allow us to live out a life resolved to be new in Christ. We’ll talk about the idea that we have been rescued and redeemed by Christ, that we have a new authority ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist