Sermons on Larry Davies:

Appreciating God's Word

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

When Ezra read the scriptures to the Hebrew people who had not heard it for over 80 years, it changed their lives.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Intro: How many have flown somewhere before? Well, when you get on the plane the attendants go over with you the safety information. I remember the first time I ever flew, I paid close attention to these instructions. I read every word of the booklet in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Take A Chance On Me

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

God is always there with us, even when we suffer.

Scripture: Job 1:1 Title: Take a Chance on Me Theme: Tests. Did Job really pass? NO. The story of Job isn’t about whether he passed the tests or not, but how he suffered. We all go through tests. God is always there with us with grace. I grew up listening to this song and when I read the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Potty Theology

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us.

CA2PottyTheologyMalachi Scripture: Malachi 3: 1-4 Title: Potty Theology Theme: This scripture informs us what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us. The messenger has come and is coming! Are we allowing him to work in us? Come in with a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards.

Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17 Sermon Title: The Day After Christmas Theme: We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards. What is it that we are doing in Jesus’ name? How many of us got up and opened presents on Christmas day? How many ate a good meal? How many thought about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fields Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007

Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucifying Your Idols

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's Journey

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

Although a prophet of God, Jonah is no different than people today. Yet, whether we accept or reject the will of God, know that God’s divine providence will still work through our lives. The difference will be in how we - individually - will be judged for

Jonah’s Journey Theme: God’s providence through our lives whether we accept or reject it. INTRODUCTION A. Each month we go through one of the lives (or portion of a life) of an individual in the Bible. 1. To be sure, there are lessons we can learn about individuals, their attitudes, and their ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance?

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

A powerful sermon that will make you rethink your Christian walk and challenge every aspect of your life in service to the Lord.

Blessed Assurance? Theme: Testing whether you’re in the faith. INTRODUCTION A. The age old question many professing Christianity is: how do I know whether I am truly saved? 1. Some ask this question seeking assurance while their lives reflect the ways of the world. 2. Some ask this question while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

We all have knowledge (or, at least we think we do) but such does not build up the body of Christ. Too many professing Christianity actually tear down the body of Christ with their knowledge instead of building it up with the love God demands.

Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies Theme: Considering the conscience of your brother. 1 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION A. Within the body of Christ will arise issues that are deemed doctrinal by some and opinion by others. 1. Both sides believe they have the truth on the divisive subject. 2. Such was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Reasonable Service

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

Many professing Christians TALK about serving God and some even DO THINGS in service to the Lord, but how many of these Christians GIVE their lives to the Lord, actually sacrificing their will for the Lord’s?

The Christian’s Reasonable Service to God Theme: That Christians understand their lives to be a living sacrifice unto the Lord. INTRODUCTION: A. Because we live in the flesh many strive to understand man’s relationship with God from a fleshly vantage point. 1. Thus, “the mind of man plans his way, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

Joseph (son of Jacob) was truly a faithful man who convictingly went to his death awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise of Canaan. It is his trust in God’s promise and His providential care that makes him a great example for our faith.

Joseph Theme: A man of great faith, especially at his death. INTRODUCTION A. Joseph (in Genesis) is one of the better if not most well known of Bible characters. 1. Children learn about Joseph and his “coat of many colors.” 2. Stories are told of his sold into slavery, placed in prison, or his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go And Learn What This Means

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

A good word study not only increases your knowledge of God’s word, it opens your mind of faith to see the true (spiritual) light of God’s word, not the limited shadows that are left to the flesh.

Crossing Over to Zion (1) Theme: Christians living the true life of a Hebrew INTRODUCTION A. Word studies for studying the Bible are great for several reasons: 1. They serve to help a person to better understanding the true meaning of a word. 2. A true understanding of the word usually gives a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

Finishing the 2nd lesson of a short mini-series "Crossing Over to Zion" we now focus on the word "Zion". As true Hebrews today (cp. Romans 2:28-29) Christians ought to be girded in the hope of God’s secure promise as death has been conquered.

Crossing Over to Zion (2) Theme: Living a life of hope awaiting Zion INTRODUCTION A. In the previous lesson we looked at the word Hebrew. 1. We saw that from word usage in the Old Testament the word possibly meant either 1) descendent of Shem; One crossing over; or the description of one who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ