Sermons on Lead By Example:

The Two Sides Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

These 2 sides of God are: God’s wrath and God’s grace. And in our study today, we will look the lives of 2 individuals (David and Jeroboam)in whose lives we see these 2 sides of God clearly illustrated. (1 Kings - pt 2)

"TWO SIDES OF GOD" TEXT: I KINGS 11-15 INTRODUCTION If I were to hold up a coin and show you that one side had on it George Washington and that the other side had on it Our National seal. And then if I were to say that the coin has 2 sides to it -- and the side you are facing -- is what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Shield Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2004

To make use of the shield of faith against the evil one’s fiery missiles, we must know what to have faith in, and Who to have faith in. (#21 in The Chrisian Victor series)

“…in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one.” There is significance to Paul’s usage of the phrase, ‘…in addition to all’. Looking at various translations will help to make it clearer. The NIV says “In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Orthodox

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 4, 2004

The title says it all!

Dealing with Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 May 2, 2004 Introduction As we begin our time together in the Word of God, I would ask that you turn in your Bibles to Matthew 4. If you¡¦re using the Bibles in the seats, this is on page 682. In December of last year, we began to look at the book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Heart

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

How’s your heart?

A New Heart Sunday October 22, 2000 Ezekiel 36:23-27 23 I will show how holy my great name is—the name you dishonored among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign LORD, then the nations will know that I am the LORD. 24 For I will gather ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Righteousness, The Revelation Of God In Me

Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 21, 2005

Our relationship with God is a relationship that finds its beginning and its end totally in HIM. Our verses today, Romans 1:16 & 17, explain in very simple terms how we need to let God maintain our relationship with Him, and with others as well.

Title: Righteousness, the Revelation of God in Me Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

But You Say

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon for when people say but you say what has God done form me

“But You Say” Introduction This week I was thinking about how so many of us take God for granted or maybe even not for granted but we just do not have a sense of reality about God. In other words we don’t see God in our lives and we have a disconnection from Him. It is sad to say that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Destruction In The Lap Of A Wicked Woman!”

Contributed by Cedrick Jackson on Jul 2, 2005

No matter the call on your life, temptation will still try to show it’s ugly head in our lives; BUT GOD!

“Destruction in the Lap of a Wicked Woman!” Judges 16:18-20 18) And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Testing The Waters

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

Each of us needs to strive for more depth in the Lord and more growth in God’s grace.

Many of us view the New Year as a time of beginning afresh, of setting new goals for ourselves, and making changes in our pattern of living. Some of us begin the New Year by saying to ourselves, as well as others, “I’m going to do things differently this year. I’m going to make some needed changes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He's Not Here

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

We gather here on Sunday morning but we cannot gather here in isolation of all that transpired during that dreadful weekend.

He’s Not Here Luke 23:39 -43 & 24: 6 - 8 Around the necks of hundreds of thousands in our society today are crosses of gold and silver. Many of them are beautifully decorated with precious stones – sapphires, rubies and diamonds. The people who wear them, in the majority, blissfully go on their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Terrorists Rage?

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 18, 2005

The sermon explores the reason for mankind’s rebellion against God

Why Do the Terrorists Rage? PSALM 2 *A week or so ago we awakened to the news of yet another terrorists attack *In London terrorists explored a series of bombs killing around 50 people *This was just another incident in a every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around ...read more

Who Says It's Right? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2004

The people of Israel weren’t the only people to do what seemed right in their own eyes, it’s still happening.

“Who Says it’s right?” Judges 17:6 Begin with reading from “Through the Looking Glass” “What a beautiful belt you’ve got on!” Alice suddenly remarked. (They had had quite enough of the subject of age, she thought: and if they really were to take turns in choosing subjects, it was her turn now.) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

We're Different Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 6, 2004

We are to be different.

WE’RE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 1:1-9 S: Jesus Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:1-9 three blessings that we receive that enable us to be different. The _____ blessing is we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Financial Obedience Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 7) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:6-12

✎ Each of us are being affected by a universal law. It’s impact is felt by you, the chair you are sitting on, and your car sitting in the parking lot. Anything and anyone you can see around you submits to this law. Any idea what law it is? It’s the law of gravity. As powerful and far ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Habit Of Witnessing Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004

This Sermon discusses the fact that all Christians are witnesses, and that we are to make being a good witness are part of our lives.

The Habit Of Witnessing Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, 5:48, Heb 10:14, Romans 3:10, 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 12:12, John 16:8, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15 January 4, 2004 I. Today I want to look at another habit that all Christians should develop, and that is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Where The Land Mines Are Buried Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 12, 2004

If you’re going to climb a mountain like "life" you need some tools...some handles.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor January 11, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 (NIV) We are about to begin a series of four messages on "Life Handles" taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 2 Thessalonians 3:5. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: United Methodist