Sermons on John The Apostle:

Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002

There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

(Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Set Your Altar?

Contributed by Robert Massey on Aug 27, 2002

Our relationship with God should be the most important relationship that we have. When we place that relationship as Priority One, there are effects that should be seen in our lives. This message demonstrates what those effects are.

We know that certain ones who were living in Babylon after Cyrus came to reign were touched by God to leave Babylon and go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city that had been torn down seventy years before by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. God had prophesied of this over two hundred years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Friendships That Endure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 3, 2002

There’s a story in the Old Testament about two men and a misunderstanding over a well of water. Rest at ease, they handled their situation much more appropriately than our modern day examples handled theirs. They decided that they would build a long-term

INTRODUCTION SERMONIC THEME Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV controls. In California, a man was stabbed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

The Righteousness Of Job

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Everyone has heard of the patience or endurance of Job. However, we often forget that Job’s greatest attribute, according to God, was his righteousness. In this study, we will examine Job’s righteousness and see how we can and should imitate it.

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. I think that multitudes, including many who are not overly knowledgeable about the Bible, has heard of the "patience or endurance of Job". Of course, this refers to the fact that - in a short span of time - Job lost his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Heals Your Hidden Wounds

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 8, 2002

How do we receive God’s healing and strength? 1. Affirm the truth 2. Trust in God’s sovereign love 3. Forgive those who wounded you

(Note: The title for this message is from a Rick Warren series; however the sermon itself is original) In the 1960’s, during the Vietnam War, a new term was coined to describe soldiers who had been injured in battle, but who were still able to walk without assistance. They were called the "walking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Refreshing My Rough Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002

“Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

No One Rides The Pine Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002

A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2002

This sermon is the message delivered on the church’s 40th anniversary dealing with where the Lord has brought us from as a church.

We’ve Come This Far By Faith 9/8/2002 40th Celebration Deutoronomy 8:1-18 Hebrews 10:35-39 Toby Today we celebrate our 40th anniversary and declare that we have come this far by faith. The year was 1961. The United States had attempted to overthrow the new Government of Cuba. The attempt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Thanksgiving Catalogue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001

The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want.

Psa 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psa 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psa 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psa 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Hope? No Thanks!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A PRIVILEGE OF THE LIVING. This message, taken from the near-death experience of Hezekiah, connects thanksgiving with hope in a mutually perpetuating cycle. It answers four questions of hope

Thanksgiving, November 18, 2001-- AM No Hope? No thanks! Isaiah 38:1-20 (*18) INTRODUCTION: (1) Donn Moomaw is sort of a larger-than-life person, so he has a lot of larger-than-life stories that are really funny. This is true. When he was preaching at Bel Air, a lady came up to him after a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going Public With Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001

Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 4 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews opened the eleventh chapter of his letter with some words that are very familiar to most of us here: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Throughout that same chapter he gives us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Orthodox