Sermons on Jesus Is The Bread Of Life:

Rich Oppressors Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Comes On The Scene

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Isaiah Chapter 6 is a very interesting chapter.

Isaiah Chapter 6 is a very interesting chapter. We find Isaiah the prophet at a crisis time in his life. He felt since king Uzziah had died, Israel would be taken captive, prosperity would cease, and that a depression and famine would also come. Uzziah had ruled for fifty-two years and was the last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

A Great King Over All The Earth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IN THE ARENA OF NATIONS, GOD IS THE KING OF CAPTURE THE FLAG

BIG IDEA: IN THE ARENA OF NATIONS, GOD IS THE KING OF CAPTURE THE FLAG RESPONSE: JOIN IN SINGING THE WORLD ANTHEM (not just the National Anthem) OF: "ALL PRAISE TO HIM WHO REIGNS ABOVE IN MAJESTY SUPREME" (Blessed Be the Name) INTRODUCTION: Remember the game: Capture the Flag In the realm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rock Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE

BIG IDEA: THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE I. (:1-4) PRAYER FOR REFUGE CONNECTS THE FAINT-HEARTED WITH THEIR TOWER OF STRENGTH A. (:1) Prayer Seeks an Audience with God "Hear my cry, O God" "Give heed to my prayer" B. (:2a) God is Never Out of Range of Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD

THE GRATEFUL LIVING (the name of our Praise Group -- as opposed to the Grateful Dead) BIG IDEA: WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFUL BECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOOD INTRODUCTION: A Psalm for Thanksgiving; How do you spend Thanksgiving? What type of thankful tone do you bring with you to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How 2 B, Worry Free

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 5, 2002

Worry does us no good, therefore, we need to leave it at the feet of our Father!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34, I Peter 5:6-11 I. The Effects of Worry: A. Health 1. Physical - High Blood Pressure - Heart Disease - Headaches - Nausea - Insomnia - Lack of Energy 2. Mental = Depression (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

It seems that this passage describes God’s indictment of all hypocrites, regardless of race or religion, culture or creed. Both Jews and Gentiles are included in this discussion, but the Gentile often appears in a better light than the Jew.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen on one occasion to greet Stalin. Years later, this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rituals

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

A religious person usually feels that he has a special standing before God, not only because of his intellectual assent to certain beliefs, but also because he keeps the ordinances, the rites, and the rituals of that religion. Paul shows in this passage t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A railroad yardmaster called the telephone daily at exactly 11:45 to verify the time. After years of this ritual, the operator asked the yardmaster, "Why do you call each day at exactly the same time?" His reply, "I take my responsibilities very seriously, I call to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The Old Men Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 3, 2004

What the difference between being a young man and being an old man? The young men shouted and the old men wept... why?

Title: "WHY THE OLD MEN WEPT?" Introduction: WHY THE YOUNG MEN SHOUTED? It is much easier to shout than it is to weep. There is a certain depth in weeping. The young men shouted because they finally had something to believe in. The foundation of the Temple had been rebuilt and laid. They were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Progress Of Prosperity(By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Learn how to prosper God’s way.

3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. I. Parable of the Talents a. 5, 2, 1 talents b. The importance of goals and measurement c. Importance of using time wisely d. Importance of understanding what you have been ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Lost Its Fire

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001

They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forever, O Lord, They Word Is Settled In Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE ETERNAL FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PRESERVATION

BIG IDEA: THE ETERNAL FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PRESERVATION I. (:89-91) THIS IS TRUE IN NATURE A. Thesis Stated: "Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in heaven" "Thy faithfulness continues throughout all generations" B. Example of the Earth God established it by His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD

BIG IDEA: BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD (:1) DECLARATION: “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.” A. Promise – Abundant Blessing B. Recipients - “everyone who fears the Lord” - “Who walks in His ways” I. (:2) PERSONAL BLESSINGS A. Fruitful Labor “When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session Series

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Two warnings about Judgment Day.

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session - Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction: A man was arrested by a cop for being caught eating a Bald eagle. When he appeared in court the judged asked him why he ate the Bald eagle realizing it was an endangered species. The man replied saying, "Judge, I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist