Sermons on Just As You Are:

The Lord Is The Real Deal

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 8:1- O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth: Who has set thy glory above the havens.

The Lords name is a great name. The Lord has control over everything that we do. The Lord can help us when no one else can. When you put things in the Lords hands everything works out. The Lord knows more about us then our friends. The Lord knows what we can and cannot do. The Lord is a true ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1

Denomination: *other

Society That Abandons Truth Is In Trouble

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.S.? 1. (:24-25) Sexual Impurity is God's Judgment for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved And Serving -- Really!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 31, 2000

Encourage and Examination of the Christian Work.

The word "resolution" in Daniel Webster says that it is the quality of not allowing difficulties or opposition to affect one’s purpose. Christians will resolute to diet, to exercise, to set new personal goals,and most do this in good will. Remember that the Word says that we can do all things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Three "As" Of Servanthood

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 29, 2001

We say Jesus is our Savior, but is He our Lord?

The three “As” of Servanthood: Jesus has AWARDED all of us talents. There is always an opportunity of ADVANCEMENT with Jesus. We can expect some level of ANXIETY associated with Servanthood. When we take on the mantle of Servanthood it requires discipline. Theme: Jesus wants all of us to use the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs That God Likes

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Thanksgiving sermon about being thankful about even hard times.

Acts 16:16-34 - Songs That God Likes Being thankful instead of complaining is possible but not always easy. Today we look at two men with songs in their hearts, and see how God moved for them. Paul and Silas were preaching in the city of Philippi. Acts 16:16 - a girl with a demon who could tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Mandate For Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Spirit Of Power

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

Knowing Christ Jesus in a personal way as savior and Lord brings richness and depth to our lives.

Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005

This sermon will encourage men and father’s to examine the character of the man they see in the mirror.

When you examine the man you see in the mirror, are you pleased with what you see? Obviously we are not speaking of looks. We are speaking of character. We are speaking of a life that is pleasing before God. In Genesis 39 we find a man who decided to live a God honoring life. He chose to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Paul asks the Corinthians if they want him to come to them in love, or with the rod.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Sometimes in our zeal to clean up our own lives or the lives of others, we unfortunately use “killer soaps”—condemnation, criticism, nagging, fits of temper. We think we’re doing right, but our harsh, self-righteous treatment is more than they can bear. - (Source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Life

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passover Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Teach on the significance of the Passover

Amenhotep II great athletic ability as a youth - archer, runner, but records are pretty silent about his reign. He fathered a son but that son never became Pharaoh - because he died in the last plague Passover looks back to Adam and to Abraham - looks forward to Christ. Parallel the life of Moses ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tis The Season

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003

We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Wolves Within Us

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004

It would seem that each of us possess two wolves within us. Wolves are stealthy creatures so beware.

The Two Wolves An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much with no sorrow for what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Encouragements To Pray

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Personal Growth Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy on how to advance through leadership adversity.

Principles of Personal Growth I Timothy 4:12-16 ** The outline of this sermon was gleaned from a John Maxwell resource. I.Identify your obstacles and hurdle them. (v. 12) A. What was Timothy’s obstacle? His youth. B.How did he overcome this obstacle? 1. He changed his lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist