Sermons on Jesus Reign:

Whole Hearted Or Half Hearted?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 18, 2005

Is our service to the Lord whole or half hearted?

"WHOLE OR HALF HEARTED?" Matthew 15: 8-9 George E. Crumbly Humphrey UMC August 2005 MATTHEW 15 Most folks like to do things "Whole" heartedly. The word ("WHOLE: Complete, having nothing missing, not divided or in pieces.") Some folks like to do things "Half" heartedly. The word ("HALF: One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Stand To Be Blessed?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005

In one of his books, bishop T.D. Jakes ask that question (Can you stand to be blessed). Are you blessing material?

(Jabez): =Affiction. Sorrow, from an unused root probably meaning to grieve;; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, because I bare him with sorrow; either with sorrow for her husband, being dead, or by reason of very sharp pains she endured at the birth of him; he was another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answers To Tough Questions

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 8, 2005

3 questions people ask regrading a tragedy. Written after Hurricane Katrina.

Natural catastrophes always raise certain big questions, here are 3: 1. If God is all loving and all-powerful, why does he allow such devastating events to occur? 2. Does God deliberately make them occur? 3. Does God punish people with natural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Dealing With Gossip - "You're Not Going To Believe What I Heard"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 14, 2005

This message answers 4 of the biggest questions about gossip, including what is gossip (and what’s acceptable conversation) as well as how to deal with someone wanting to share gossip with you.

1. When Is It Gossip And When Is It Acceptable Conversation? “The difference is in motive and accuracy.” - Ephesians 4:15. - One struggle that people have is that they believe that “not gossiping” means ceasing to having any conversation about people and what’s going on in their lives. Most of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

"A Fresh Start”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

When we get shaken up a bit, let us close our eyes and imagine God saying, “DON”T GIVE UP, I’M STILL HERE”

“A Fresh Start” Acts 16:25-31 JOKE: “New Years Resolutions” A couple sat facing their marriage counselor who asked, “Why are you here to see me?” The wife answered, “Well it all started when we thought it might be cute to choose each other’s New Year’s resolutions” INTRODUCTION: New Years Eve is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Freewill Of Man"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005

Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Deeds Not Words Series

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 11, 2005

People won’t care what we say, if it is just words, with no actions...

1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Purging Revival

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Apr 25, 2005

National revival must begin with corporate revival. Corporate revival must begin with personal revival. The steps in personal revival are: SEEING the need for purging, SEEKING the Lord for purging and the SATISFACTION that comes as a result of purging.

INTRODUCTION: These verses were the prayer of David. This would be a good prayer for all of us to pray. If we would pray this prayer and mean it with all of our hearts THERE WOULD BE REVIVAL! Notice three steps in purging our hearts, lives and actions: 1. SEEING the need for purging—Psalm 51:7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Rapture

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 2, 2005

The rapture is a reality for every Christian. Maybe your wondering “If I experience the rapture, will it hurt? How fast will it take?” “But Pastor, I hate to fly!”

The Reality of The Rapture Chapter 4:1,2 Last time we saw Christ standing in the midst of the churches. May I say that this assures my heart, even though His churches struggle at time, He will never abandon His people! Even though His churches have struggled over the centuries – this I know, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

Part 21 of a series in Psalm 119

Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 21 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 12, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119: 161-168 Introduction The psalmist has been under constant pressure, discouraged, and depressed. He uses two words repetively; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

A Five Fold Challenge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2005

The spirit of God wants to challenge the hearts and walks of every believer to step up the pace.

WE HAVE A FIVE FOLD CHALLENGE BEFORE US By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like to give credit for the main points to Joe Girlder, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. I adapted this from a lesson he gave to the 71st Kentucky District ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

Purposeful Generosity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005

Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Backfiring Schemes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What happens when everyone does the wrong thing? We find that in this chapter - and how God gets His way despite our best efforts to mess up!

Do you ever find a situation where absolutely everybody does the wrong thing - and yet God still gets His way? That’s what we find in Genesis 27. Everyone - Isaac, Essau, Jacob, and Rebekah - all have plans they want hatched and so they go about trying to maneuver God’s blessing to their benefit. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Basics P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Today we complete our study into the Christian basics, love is the key. Are you ready to go forth in love?

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 3 Love forbids covetousness (v.9). Love sums up all the commandments (v.9). Love works no wrong to a neighbor (v.10). Christianity asserts that every individual human being is going to live for ever, and this must either be true or false. Now there are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist