Sermons on Jesus Is Alive:

Giving Opens Doors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

A liberal soul loves to give, giving touches God.

GIVING OPENS DOORS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he has purposed in his heart so let him give, NOT GRUDGINGLY, not of necessity, for GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. 1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

#5problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

We close the 5 part series on the problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.

#5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part five of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for looking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Independence And Repentance”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We the people must turn our hearts to God

“Independence and Repentance” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church II Chronicles 7:14, “If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Congregational

Roger, The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Roger the sheep is lost and found, and the flock doesn’t like it.

There was great distress among the sheep. Little Wally, the son of prominent flock members Drusilla and Arthur, was missing. The panic had begun in early afternoon, when he did not return from play. Soon, though, the shepherd found out that Wally was gone, and about nightfall he set out to search ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God's Perspective (Phil. 4:12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13)

How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13) Illustration:George MacDonald said, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably or succeed more miserably" Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 42. 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Failure

Contributed by Chris Thron on Aug 28, 2002

Spiritual Powerlessness: symptoms, cause, and cure

Power Failure How do you feel about coming to church? Does this describe you: I like meeting my friends and talking with them I like the music, I like the beat BUT When we pray or talk about the Bible, it’s Boring, Irrelevant, I don’t connect, Puts me to sleep. Why is this? We can try to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give God Any Exuses

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

We love to think of different reasons why we dont follow God’s command. However they are just all excuses.

I John 2:3-11 Don’t Give God Any Excuses! Introduction A. One of the more enjoyable part about Kid’s Klub is the excuses B. I hear them all C. It wasn’t me, then why did I see you do it D. I didn’t take it, then why is it in your hand E. He told me to, did he do it? F. My mom said I could, can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dirty Life's From Dusty Bibles Grow

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2002

The lack of personal Bible study can limit growth and set many dangerous opportunities ahead.

DIRTY LIFE’S FROM DUSTY BIBLES GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HE SENT HIS WORD, AND HEALED THEM, AND DELIVERED THEM FROM THEIR DESTRUCTIONS. Psa.107:20. Psa. 119 :11 THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. You do err not knowing the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Me Warn You Again

Contributed by Don Kunnmann on Sep 18, 2002

WHAT THE DEVIL WANTS CHRISTIANS TO DO TO UNDERMINE THEIR CHURCH, WITHOUT HIS EFFORT.

LET ME WARN YOU AGAIN… LUKE 22:31-34 31: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by Dennis Harbach on Oct 1, 2002

Knowing that God goes with us changes everything- especially our lives of worship and giving.

Doing what comes naturally Genesis 28:10-22 I was intrigued by this article about the ministry and leadership that I saw this week. The author began by describing why he was credible. He explained how he started his own communications business in the 70’s. It was instantly successful. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Our Brothers

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Voting For Vices

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Josiah: Hey, What's This Book? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

7th in the series "Revival in the Land." Revival comes when God reveals Himself through His Word.

At the Gold City Gem Mine in Franklin, North Carolina customers pay a small fee for a "bucket of dirt" out of the mine, the dirt contains rocks, usually worthless, the joy of treasure hunting and occaisionally a real gemstone out of the mine. In July of 1995, a third-grader name Griffin McCurry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God