Sermons on Just Say Yes:

Lord Hold Me Up

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 26, 2002

A SERMON OF ASSURANCE. SOMETIMES WE NEED TO BE REMINDED THAT GOD STANDS WITH OUTSTRETCHED ARMS, WAITING FOR US TO ASK HIM; "LORD PLEASE HOLD ME UP"

LORD HOLD ME UP INTRODUCTION AT THIS TIME DAVID IS IN GREAT DISTRESS AND IN GREAT DANGER BY THE MALICE OF HIS ENEMIES. BUT BY PRAYER HE ADDEESSES HIMSELF TO GOD. HE PRAYS TO GOD THAT HE BE UPHELD IN HIS INTEGRITY AND BE PRESERVED FROM THE ANIMOSITY OF HIS ENEMIES VERSE 5 DAVID IS PRAYING FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:5, Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Wisemen Were Wise

Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001

A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Cross Without Blood Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 25, 2007

To accept the salvation of the cross, you must also accept that blood that flowed on the cross. All to often today, churches are preaching the cross, but forgetting about what God’s son had to endure on the cross for them.

85% of all Americans believe that Christ was crucified, resurrected, and living in Heaven. -Less then 1/2 of the 85% say they have a personal relationship with Jesus. Why would they believe, but not want to receive - The church of today is one reason (A Big Reason) - We have watered down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Traditional Or Contemporary! Which Is Right? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004

A sermon designed to show the listener that worship isn’t a style, it’s a lifestyle.

Traditional or Contemporary! Which is right? Mike Croel @ restaurant Awe and Joy Worship- presence of God Misunderstand what worship really is! Say it with me- “Worship has nothing to do with music!” Worship Wars Methodology v. Theology We have forgotten the definition of worship So we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Establishing Our Confidence In God

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 3, 2007

KNOW THE REALITY OF OUR REDEMPTION IN CHRIST. KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT BELIEVING. KNOW THE INTEGRITY OF GOD WHO HEARS OUR PRAYERS.

"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. Now this is the confidence that we have in Him that if we ask anything according to His will, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Active Obedience Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007

When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covered Shame Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 21, 2007

This was part of a series helping people find identity in God. God covers our shame. (This outline was for a seminary class. If you want the actual message, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net)

Covered Shame Intro: Have you ever been embarrassed or ashamed? 1. Why are so many people wearing less clothes today? 2. What are you ashamed of? Explanation: 1. Nakedness brought shame to Adam and Eve 2. God covered their nakedness 3. Today many people are “naked” both spiritually and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Cure For Stress

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Help for curing stress

God’s Cure For Stress Text: I Peter 5:7 I. Surrender “… yield yourselves unto God.” Romans 6:13 Some Christians fail to surrender everything to God. - Romans 12:1-2 A. Yield Our Will B. Yield Our Way C. Yield Our Words D. Yield Our Work E. Yield Our Walk II. Trust “And the Lord shall help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Come Forth As Gold

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 1, 2007

This message shows God’s higher purpose in letting us go through trials...

“I SHALL COME FORTH AS GOLD” Text: Job 23:1-17 ; James 1:2-12 W. Max Alderman Introduction: No one enjoys trials from the human side only, because it goes against our flesh. It is only when you discover that God permits what you experience so that you may “come forth as ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Need To Encourage Your Pastor

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2009

The Pastor encourages everyone else but he too, need to be encouarges by others. The objective of this message, is to remind the body of Christ to encourage their leaders in the Lord.

There is a great need to encourage your pastor in this day and time. This is a generation of unreasonable and wicked men. Paul directs us in the text to encourage one another. Solomon says in Proverbs 12:25, that anxiety bends a man’s spirit but a glad word will make his heart glad. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 24, 2008

A sermon preached in Dergina Orange Hall on Sunday 22 June 2008.

TEXT "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother" Who is this friend? Matthew 11:19 gives us the answer - "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners". Jesus Christ is: 1. A RELIABLE FRIEND "A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012

Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

- What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 31, 2010

This message reminds of the immeasurable sufferings of our Lord for our sins.

Introduction: The Crown of Thorns are a depiction of evil mankind at its worse. There was no need for man to reach such an extreme amid all the other disgusting things that they had already did to Our Lord. In our text, we will look at the many things the bible says about thorns and thier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Profit From Mistakes And Failures Part 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability

How to Profit From Mistakes and Failures Ps. 145:14; Prov. 24:16 (Part 2) Things We Must Do To Profit: I. Reject The Cycle of Fear. Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability. II. Fear Stops our Forward Progress. A. Fear of failure leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 16, 2012

He never stops

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Col 1:20 And, having made peace through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist