Sermons on Just Say Yes:

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 31, 2002

Everyone experiences storms in their life so how should we respond.

In this passage we have several truths about the storms of life. 1. Between here and the other side are storms. 2. Those who get to the other side have come through storms(see 2 Cor.11:23-28) 3. Those who come through storms successfully are better able to help others.(v53-57) a. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good, Better, Or Best

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Have you chosen God’s good, God’s better, or God’s best?

Good, Better, Best I. I recently read a book on leadership. One chapter dealt with decision making. The writer pointed out the importance of looking at as many choices as possible. One can face a decision and consider one option, that option may be a good choice; but if it is the only choice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-4, Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Greed Is The Creed Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jan 27, 2001

OUTLINE FOR NEHEMIAH CHPT. 5

WHEN GREED IS THE CREED – NEHEMIAH 5:1-13 Because we live in a temporary world we face a challenge every day about the priorities of life. Will we live for the temporary world or will we live for that which is eternal. If we are not careful and don’t keep our eyes on Jesus and His kingdom, we will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 7, 2001

God, Help me to stand firm during this crisis.

THE FAITHFUL CHURCH REVELATION 3:7-13 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested And Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

FAITH TESTED AND TRIUMPHANT Here we have the :- Matthew 15 v. 21 - 28 - Syro-phoenican woman, v. 29 - 39 -and the feeding of the multitudes. see the woman’s problem here:- Note 1. Her dilemna v. 22 "my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil" (a) Here was a problem (fairly common) her daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Holiness

Moses Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The miraculous birth of Moses

Do you really want to hear from God? Don’t read the bible lying down - not meant to soothe you but to ruffle your feathers, disturb Read the Bible as though it were something entirely unfamiliar, as though it had not been set before you ready-made. ... Face the book with a new attitude as ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

255 - Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Dove

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Gain The Victory

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson designed to show what one must do to be victorious in the Lord.

TO GAIN THE VICTORY Joshua 5:13-6:21 INTRODUCTION: Many of the present generation may not remember that Sergeant Alvin York, a native Tennessean, was the most famous soldier of World War I. Neither do they realize that Alvin C. York was a most unlikely man to become a legendary hero. York felt ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 15, 2003

The forth message in a series of messages on the Great Invitations of the Bible. This message deals with God’s Invitation to us to come and drink the living water and eat teh bread of life.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Isaiah 55:1-2 Title: Come and Be Satisfied (Great Invitations of the Bible) Date: February 16, 2003 Introduction: If you look back at Isaiah 54 you will find that it is a chapter of preparation for a great invitation. It is a chapter of comfort and faith. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Judgment: Are We Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping-Stones?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2004

The basis for Paul’s exhortation in verses 13-23 is that neither the exercise of Christian liberties nor the abstinence from them is intrinsically good or evil. The rightness or wrongness of these liberties is determined by our attitude toward them

SELF-JUDGMENT Are we stumbling blocks or stepping-stones? Romans 14:12-23 INTRODUCTION: As we begin, it is important to note the following: The Ultimate Issue Is Not One of Right or Wrong. The basis for Paul’s exhortation in verses 13-23 is that neither the exercise of Christian liberties nor the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Believers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BELIEVERS John 16:7-14 INTRO: We have been studying the Holy Spirit. We have seen the person of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit and unbelievers. Today, lets look at the role of the Holy Spirit and believers. What does the Holy Spirit do for the believer? There are several ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Who Made Men Cry

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

What would happen in our churches if God sent an angel to preach?

THE ANGEL WHO MADE MEN CRY Judges 2:1-7 INTRO: Needless to say, people would be startled to attend church and discover that the Angel of the Lord was standing in the pulpit to deliver a direct message from God. People would sit up and listen-no sleeping. When the children of Israel gathered in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist