Sermons on Legalists:

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing Remarks

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Effect Of Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005

What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?

The Effect Of Righteousness -- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. The New King James says it like this. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Plan Revealed

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 16, 2007

Jesus has chosen to introduce the entire world to His Father.

"His Plan Revealed” Matthew 11:25-30 11:25-26, the arrogant and know-it-all are the ones that will suffer. They refuse to open their minds to something new and a different way of seeing God. The laws/life of the day was overwhelming to the people just like all the things we have to do with today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaping It On Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 16-19

Text: Jude 16-19, Title: Heaping It On, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: When I worked in NC as an EE, I taught classes at BJP County Park. One of my favorite classes there was bird song identification. Get around to the Red-eyed Vireo—“the preacher bird” B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Expanding Your Circle

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2004

The parable of "The Good Samaritan" teaches us that we should love despite the circumstances and despite our feelings.

Expanding Your Circle Based, in part, on a sermon by Mark Scott Scripture Ref: Luke 10:25-37 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. The text for today is one of the many parables Jesus used in His ministry. A parable is a story with a lesson in it, although the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 10, 2004

This is the third in a series of messages looking at the days surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. This studies the resurrection as it applies to living each day.

The Passion Pt 3 Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Matthew 28:16-20 In the weeks leading up to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday – I shared with you the first two installments of a series called The Passion. I want to conclude that series today. One of the main points that I wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: *other

5 Marks Of A True Believer

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

How do you know you a true believer of Christ or you are one of those who Jesus talked about in Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. [2

1. True Believers Rejoices in the Lord verse 1a Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! The joy of which Paul writes is not the same as happiness. Because happiness as we know is temporal and depends upon favorable events. The angels who announced Jesus birth to the shepherds said in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2005

God’s accessable grace has come! Faithful confessors of Christ claim it and proclaim it. The heart that knows Jesus is risen moves the mouth to say, "Jesus is Lord!"

Romans 10 Think of the most important person alive today, someone who is rich powerful and has renown. Who do you think of? Get a picture of them in your mind. What would it take to get that person to come to Signal Mountain and visit this church? Now, let’s take that scenario to another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motivation For Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 28, 2005

The final message from the series on Malachi

I have heard it said over and over again that hindsight is 20/20. How many things can you remember in your life that if you would have known they were going to turn out the way they did, you would have made an entirely different decision? How would you live your life differently today if you knew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And The World

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me, O God

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 27, 2008

We must have a spiritual diagnostic check done frequently!

Search me, O God "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psa.139:23-24) Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Trust - Not By Effort Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What happens after we are saved? Sometimes we treat salvation like a car wash - God cleans us up and then tells us not to get dirty again. But is that really grace?

I can’t lift very much - I don’t know how much I bench press - and even though I exercise fairly regularly, I don’t consider myself buff. But if I had a human exoskeleton I sure could be! This machine is designed to turn ordinary men into supermen - you wear it around you and is made of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel