Sermons on Ladies:

Coming Out Of The Closet

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005

In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cowboys & Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005

Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

A Wise Heart Cry Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

The church who has revelation about the Great Commission and is Illuminated by the Holy Ghost, will have the same heart cry as Solomon, “O Lord give us wisdom.

Title: A Wise Heart Cry Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) The Lord is pleased when His children ask for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005

God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Going One On One With God

Contributed by James May on May 17, 2005

Sometimes, the only way that we can get the answer to our prayer is to get alone with God and wrestle long enough to get the victory.

GOING ONE ON ONE WITH GOD By Pastor Jim May How many of you love being in a crowd? I suppose the answer to that question would depend upon what we are calling a “crowd”. For some folks, a crowd consists of anything more than 2 people. For others, the more people there are, the happier they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Man We Trust...the Rise And Fall Of False Prophets

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Let us not be deceived by false prophets

In Man We Trust! The rise and fall of false Prophets Have any of you ever been deceived? I mean, there are people all over the world that would just as soon lie as to tell the truth. Many times people will deceive others just to get what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2004

This message looks at the faith that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had in order to stand up to the King.

They had always wondered what it would like to stare into the face of imminent death. Well actually they had never wondered what it would be like to stare into the face of imminent death, but here they were anyway. Three young men who were only doing what they thought was right and now they were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A New Thing

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004

We are to worship with enthusiasm.

IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2005

How do we rise above simply being an average Christian?

During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury would give you a list of requirements for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which Way Are You Going?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005

Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005

The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ