Sermons on John Mark Comer:

"Stay In Right Lane: Consistency Counts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 11, 2003

Why Consistency in our Spiritual Walk is important.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches March 2, 2003 “Stay in Right Lane”: Consistency Counts II Kings 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We will soon begin the Lenten Season. I’d like you to look back over the past year and ask yourself the question, “Am I a more consistent or less consistent Christian than I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Honor Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2003

We honor our spouse before God when we are faithful to them.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. Thus far the commandments can be summarized by saying we are to honor God and we are to honor our parents. Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is My Son, Obey Him

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003

“A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Me Your Faith

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2003

faith without works is dead

James 2:19-26 Show Me Your Faith. I once heard a pastor say, “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I believe that it was Augustine who said, “Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never alone.” Good works do not save, we are saved ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Viviendo Una Vida Digna Del Evangelio

Contributed by Bryan Smith on Mar 18, 2003

Tenemos que aprender combatir por la fe del evangelio con una unidad valiente.

Viviendo Una Vida Digna del Evangelio Introducción: ¿Cómo puedo vivir una vida digna del evangelio? ¿Que significa esto para mi vida diaria? * En el año 1967 Doug Nichols, el Director Internacional de Action International Ministries, se encontraba en un sanatorio de la India. En aquel entonces ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:17-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

David And Jonathan Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Here is the story of a friendship that transcends personal ambition, family differences and even the circumstances of war. It’s a friendship based on a recognition of God’s will for his people Israel, expressed through one man, David. It’s a friendship th

Well, it’s been 3 weeks since we looked at the story of David and Goliath and a lot has happened since then. If you remember David came along at just the right time for Saul and the Israelite army. The Israelites were being humiliated by the Philistines and their champion Goliath, but David, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Anglican

Three Secrets Of An Effective Church - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

What the church needs to do to be the church

THREE SECRETS TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH ROM 12:3-8 • Last Sunday we saw how being an effective Christian demands surrender in our lives and a willingness to stay on God’s altar. 1) Twofold command through Paul: a) Do not be conformed to this world: not just stop doing what they do(list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Failing To Follow Fully

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2003

Israel failed to follow God fully. The message God sends to Israel is an admonition and a warning to believers today.

FAILING TO FOLLOW FULLY Judges 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: God had led Israel through the wilderness and to the land of promise. He instructed them to take possession of the land and serve Him in the land. Israel however was very inconsistent in their walk with God often being disobedient, rebellious, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying The Shame

Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003

INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a

SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Three Things For Christians To Consider In A Time Of War"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 14, 2003

...a message delivered the weekend after the commencement of the war with Iraq.

"Three Things for Christians to Consider in a Time of War" (a message delivered by Pastor Don Smith on the weekend after the beginning of the war on Iraq.) In any time of uncertainty, confusion and distress, it is appropriate to have a compass that will bring us back to the foundation of who we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Grace That Is Greater

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 28, 2003

God’s grace is shown in the fact that He would allow Jesus to be born through the line of Judah. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

If you would turn your Bibles to the very first page of the New Testament, where the opening lines say, A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, Judah the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3, Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire That Could Not Burn

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 8, 2003

The first part of a little child’s prayer goes something like this, "God is great, God is good." Do you find that easy to believe? Is God great and good? In every situation?

THE FIRE THAT COULD NOT BURN SCRIPTURE: Daniel 3:27 INTRODUCTION The first part of a little child’s prayer goes something like this, "God is great, God is good." Do you find that easy to believe? Is God great and good? In every situation? You know, and I know, we all encounter the testing of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Certainty Of Growth Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003

The second in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

A young minister about to deliver his first sermon asked a retired pastor for advice on how to capture the congregation’s attention. "Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them," the older man said. "For example: ’Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible