Sermons on Jethro Principle:

Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001

The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex--What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Principles from God’s word for a healthier approach to sex

Sex: What’s Love Got To Do, Got To Do With It? by Randy Croft There couldn’t have been a worse time. Just before Easter weekend, when millions of people around the world think about spiritual things, a cult group commits mass suicide. Remember the story? 39 people took their lives. 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strengthening Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

A look at five principles that help fortify our family relationships.

Tonight’s the night. Shera and I have watched every week since the competitors landed in the Amazon, and tonight we finally find out who survived. It started out with 16, one-by-one they’ve been voted out, and in about twelve hours the winner will be revealed. If you watch Survivor, you know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pilgrims Should Make Progress

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 8, 2007

The Rubik’s Cube of the Bible presents principles of spiritual progress.

Hebrews 6:1-8 Shiloh Bible Church Pilgrims Should Make Progress Introduction The Rubik’s Cube. [Play with the Cube.] Have you ever tried to solve the Rubik’s Cube? It’s a challenge! The Cube was invented in 1974 by a Hungarian man named Erno Rubik. The object of the game is to arrange the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building A Godly Legacy Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 23, 2007

Study the life of Able and discover principles for building a Godly legacy.

Introduction: Last week we began a series entitled “Stretching our Faith.” All of us need help in stretching and strengthening our faith. I read about a little boy who was riding a bus home from Sunday school. He was very proud of a card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way To Blessing For Our Community, Our Church And Ourselves

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Living by the principle of blessing our city will bring blessings on ourselves

God’s Way To Blessing For Community, Our Church & Ourselves (Regardless of the Circumstances) The Circumstances It was the time of ... the exile. Israel had been a kingdom of renown. Men & women had come from all over the world to meet with the kings of the united kingdom. King David had ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basics For Dealing With People Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon shares some basic biblical principles for dealing with people.

Intro to series: “Dealing with People.” Sometimes we say, “Life wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for all the people.” We have to deal with people. Next week: “Dealing with the Spouse” Controversial passage. Then: “Dealing with the Kids” Parent/child relationship is vital. Finally: “Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With The Kids Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon outlines some basic biblical principles of raising kids.

Kids are a great joy and a great trial. Joy – birth, first words, first steps, riding a bicycle, graduation, and wedding. Trials – 2:00 AM feedings, spilled milk, broken things, tripping over toys, driving, rebellion, and expensive college. As parents our most important relationship is with our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why A Nation Ought To Fear The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

Some principles of God’s judgment that people ought to know.

The Book of Amos Sermon #1 WHY A NATION OUGHT TO FEAR THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Amos 1 & 2 The phrase, “for three transgressions…and for four,” is a Hebrew numeric parallelism. The numbers are poetic figures, not specific amounts of a country’s sins; but it signifies that their sins were innumerable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Principles that believers can follow to live life to the fullest measure.

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure John 14:6 I. Have a day by day – step by step – relationship with God. John 5:17,19,20 - Jesus followed the Father’s plan step by step – day by day. - Over and over in scripture we see God deal with people one step at a time. - Abraham – Genesis 12:1-5 - ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

About Life, Love, And Liberty Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

Principles to guide us in decisions that have no specific biblical mandates

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 TITLE: “ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND LIBERTY” INTRODUCTION: A. A very well-respected, Nobel prize-winning physicist was asked to travel the country and lecture on some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understaning Miracles. Part 2a Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

Gives principles concerning understanding miracles with many Biblical references.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2A Principle #3. There were many ages in the Bible when there were no professional Prophets or AMiracle-workers.@ (Judg 6:13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist