Sermons on John:

The Work Of The Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Oct 14, 2003

In this message we explore how the Holy Spirit works in our lives as laid out in Romans 8:9-30.

Sanctifying Work of the Spirit in our Lives It was nearing the end of Jesus’ life on earth. The disciples were still self-centered and timid. They had been with Him for three years in His ministry throughout Palestine. They had seen Him calm storms, drive out demons, heal lepers, and raise a dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-30

God Is Our Source Of Comfort

Contributed by James May on Oct 19, 2003

Our God is a loving God. Though he is often forced through our disobedience to bring judgement, he always makes a way for us to repent and come back to him. Jesus is that way.

GOD IS OUR SOURCE OF COMFORT Isaiah 39:1-8, "At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2003

This message looks at how we blame others for our sin.

It started out innocently enough, but then again it usually does. They were the first couple and they had everything they could ever want. They lived in a beautiful garden in fellowship with their creator. We don’t know exactly where the Garden of Eden is or was Although some have tried to guess, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Breaking God's Heart

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

The heart break God experiences when we disobey Him is discussed. His sorrow is birthed out of a deep longing for us to enjoy th fulness of His good provision for our lives.

Breaking God’s Heart Hosea 11:1-8 3-24-02 Intro: Have you ever Asked yourself the Question: What’s it like for God? We look at almost every experience in life from the perspective of –“How does this impact me?” I’m not saying that is altogether wrong- I’m just saying that is usually our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-6, Hosea 11:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 5 "Manoah and Wife"

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Are You Ready for Children?” test? MESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Place a fish stick behind the couch and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lost And Found Chapter

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 29, 2005

Describing the Lostness of Mankind and the grace of the Saviour

PP0552 DATE THE LOST AND FOUND CHAPTER! Luke 15:1-32; Luke 16:19-31. INTRODUCTION: There are certain chapters of the Bible that are known by certain titles: Genesis 1 - The Creation Chapter. Exodus 12 - The Passover Chapter, 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath Chapter. Psalm 23 – The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Dear Lord -- Huh?" Going The Distance With Distraction Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005

Part 6 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines the reality of distraction in each of our lives and the impact it has on prayer.

"Dear Lord. . .huh?" Going the Distance with Distraction Learning to Pray, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church Feb. 27, 2005 David Flowers Have you ever made a promise you didn’t keep? Have you ever stood in front of a hundred people and made a promise you didn’t keep? Last week I told you I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life's Too Short To...play It Safe Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005

Part 1 in a series that examines things life is too short for.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Play It Safe, prt. 1 Life’s Too Short To, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/3/05 [video clip – “carpe diem” from Dead Poets Society] It seems kind of depressing, but I’m convinced that the only way we can get our lives into proper perspective is to realize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005

A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005

God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005

God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox