Sermons on Know Your Heart:

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

"Come And Eat Breakfast"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 3, 2002

a short devotional to give encouragement

I ask you to spend just a few moments contemplating the setting. God has become flesh and dwelt among His creation. He has temporarily lain aside the independent exercise of His divine attributes and become entirely dependent upon and obedient to the Father, in all things. He has taught His ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Orthodox

Healthy Christians

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Consider the health of a Christian who only fed upon the Grace of God and Love and Mercy of God.

Healthy Christians There are things that are basic and important to good health: Proper food and exercise & rest. A person who eats only sweets or starches—wouldn’t have good health. Even a person who eats mostly protein is not healthy. A person who doesn’t exercise, who lies around…loses use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Frustrating The Grace Of God

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 27, 2003

What does it mean to frustrate the grace of God? Paul warned the Galatians against it...

Frustrating the Grace of God Galatians 2:21 I read recently about a kindergarten teacher who was helping one of her students put on his boots to go home following his nap. She pushed and pulled and finally got his boots on with great effort, then the little boy said “These are not my boots.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes - Part Vii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

God blesses those who work for peace.

This morning we are continuing our series on the "Be-Attitudes" looking at the issue of being a peace maker. Our passage today comes from Matthew 5:9: Matthew 5:9 (NLT) God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. You’ve all seen the bumper sticker that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better With Age Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2003

This is the 8th study in the study "Intimacy". This study shows how a marriage can grow stronger and stronger through the years.

BETTER WITH AGE Song of Solomon 6:4- 8:4 We have watched this couple form the first time they met, to their wedding, to their Honey Moon, to a fight, and to the reconciliation after the fight. The first years in marriage are extremely difficult. There are many reasons for this. Newlyweds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Garry Code on Nov 29, 2001

There is no better gift

Christmas for me as a Kid was great; even though as a family things were tight, there always seemed to be lots of presents plus stacks of food and drink. Probably the best present I ever receive and still remember, was when I got a three wheeled bike, actually tricycle from my nanna. Boy was that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus Christ is the answer to the greatest questions of life

The Answer 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 November 30, 1997 Morning Worship 1. The Riddler A. Costume: Covered with question marks, hat with huge question mark, staff with question mark at the top, all of the devices that he uses have question marks on them, it’s his symbol B. He makes riddles to confuse: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005

The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Patrick Synnott on Oct 4, 2005

God does exsist

GOD DOES EXSIST Throughout my life as a Christian I have heard many people say God does not exist because of three mail reasons the first is “ God would not let bad people exist if he existed”. The second is “ I prayed and God did not answer them”. And the third is, “ God lets his followers ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Speaks

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The voice of the Lord is a powerful thing.

When Jesus Speaks.... John 18:1-8 Some voices are the voice of power, some are the voice of reason. Think about some of those voices in your life. A parent, a teacher, that drill instructor in the military. All of us have had encounters with those whose words were powerful. I want to spend ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Drawn Out”

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 8, 2004

The unique parallel between Moses and Jesus as delvierers for their people and the unusual situations that brought things about.

Scripture: Exodus 2:1 – 10 Title: “Drawn Out” Introduction: The parents of Moses were from the tribe of Levi, slaves and members of a hated race of people. To them (Moses’ parents) was a son born who was to be the “deliverer” of a people, and from which was to come the Savior of the world. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Follow Or Not To Follow

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001

Following God has many rewards and failure to follow God is costly

To Follow or Not to Follow Esther 4:12-17 Leadership Lesson – Official Board Meeting June 12, 2001 Key Lessons from the Decision of Esther I. Failure to Follow God Makes You No Different than Anyone Else A. This will cause you to lose out on God’s blessing 1. God wants to bless your life and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God