Sermons on Just Say Yes:

The Keys To The Kingdom #6 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 21, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #6 Text: Matthew 5:8 "PURE IN HEART" BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. How we see God depends on the condition of our heart! THE BIBLE TEACHES GODLINESS AND PURITY! (Read I Tim. 4: 7 - 5:22 - 6:11 - Titus 2:12,13 - Hebrews 12:14 - II Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voices From The Other Side

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Five minutes in Hell can teach us a lot of important lessons.

Voices from the Other Side 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day. 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Persistance In Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Abraham shows us the persistance in prayer pays off.

ABRAHAM PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER “LORD I’M ASKING ONE MORE TIME” Date: February 24, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Genesis 18:23-33 Introduction This may sound or may be a strange lead in to my sermon, but I ask you stay with me for a while. As we pick up in the story, God here tells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion - Who Cares?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

I wonder how many lives have ended hopelessly wondering if anybody cares? God calls us past sympathy to compassion.

Who Cares? As Jesus and the disciples left the city of Jericho, a huge crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd told them to be quiet, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Could Break Us Apart? Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 28, 2002

A description of what could break a group of Christians apart

WHAT COULD BREAK US APART? INTRODUCTION This message is the third is a series of messages about the church. Let’s review the first two parts then get into today’s message. PART 1 - WHAT IS HOLDING US TOGETHER? Philippians (various passages) I. SALVATION HOLDS US TOGETHER A. Salvation offers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering In Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

Each Christian has been selected by God for a specific ministry purpose. Have you found yours?

1 Pet 2:1-9 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Head Of The Church Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The forth in a nine part series of messages from the book of Colossians. Deals with Christ as the Head of the Church, particularly His pre-eminence

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:18-22 Title: The Head of the Church Date: August 4, 2002 Introduction: Often the question arises in the local church, “who is the head of the church?” That question has caused conflict in many churches because often times there are those within the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

"A Tight Grip"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Feb 8, 2003

"In a world full of uncertainties, we feel that nothing is stable enough for us to hold on to, but have no fear Christian, because God has given us a firm lifeline to tightly grip: HIMSELF!"

"In a world full of uncertainties, we feel that nothing is stable enough for us to hold on to. When the world and the devil seem to upset our grasp on life, have no fear Christian, for God has given us a firm lifeline to tightly grip: HIMSELF!" 1. GOD LOVES (Eph. 2:4-5) "But God, who is rich in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Lighthouse Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Man sometimes falls into the trap of trying to "work" his way to heaven and then begins to worry that all he has is not good enough. The apostle John writes to tell us that we need not worry. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love shines like a

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Have you heard the story of a ship’s captain who was sailing late at night and saw a light on a collision course with his own ship? He told the radio man to send the message, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The message came back, “Alter YOUR course ten degrees ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tabernacle 7 Series

Contributed by David Insell on May 22, 2003

This is a series on the seven pieces of furniture of the tabernacle.

The Mercy Seat Central Truth: Jesus is the true picture of the Fathers will Scripture: EXO 25:17 "You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold; two and a half cubits shall be its length and a cubit and a half its width. 18 "And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work you shall make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To call people to a true and living faith.

A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior's Love Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

Part 1 of 4 from the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Used prior to Christmas.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? The Savior’s Love 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION Bill Keane’s comic strip, Family Circus, has communicated a beautiful truth about Christmas. As the children were setting up their nativity set, little Dolly held up the baby Jesus and declared, “Here’s the star of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003

When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

“By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2004

A sermon for Good Friday.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Why do we call this Good Friday? The Crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist