Sermons on Let The Little Children Come:

Deep And Strong Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gotta Grow

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001

This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparing The Soil

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001

As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Keep The Word Alive

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Dec 13, 2001

Conspiracy against Jesus during His trial

KEEP THE WORD ALIVE John 19:15 I’ve found that in the church there is a tendency to hide or conceal the real truth about Jesus. There are those that want to bring the world into the church – whereas the church should be in the world. God’s church can’t be operated like a household or a business – ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study on Luke reveals the power of the Christmas story

The First Christmas Luke 2.1-20 Midweek Study 1. What is the passage about?: The gospel of Luke is unique in many ways but one of the most striking areas that this book adds to the message of scripture is the events of the birth narrative. This entire account is considered an Interchange because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Meeting Jesus Again

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

Like the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, many of us need to be re-introduced to Jesus.

MEETING JESUS AGAIN Luke 24:13-16 INTRO. Remember that the events that we have just read and those we will discuss all happened on Easter Sunday, the day of the resurrection of Christ. The two men - disciples of Jesus. They had seen the miracles and heard the sermons. They had made their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Our Lord

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 5, 2002

A call to pass on the freedom of the year of Jubilee to others lost in sin.

The Year of our Lord 1-6-02 AM Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 1 - Matthew 12:1-3 - Jesus Broke The Law! Why Can't I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 15, 2010

In Matthew 12:1-2 isn't Jesus just IGNORING parts of the law that He doesn't like? Is He walking to the EDGE of the law to explore where the BOUNDARIES really are? Is He the kind of person who would drive past a policeman just over the SPEED LIMIT or leav

Convenience, Legalism, Stealing, Disciples, Jesus, Sabbath, Needs, Illegal, Boundaries, Purpose, Law, Matthew 12, Commandments | report PART 1 - MATTHEW 12:1-3 - JESUS BROKE THE LAW! WHY CAN'T I? Not long ago I witnessed an ACCIDENT. A car ahead of me pulled out of it's lane into a bus lane and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Everything Is New”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

We are destined to go to a place where everything is new, not just recycled.

“EVERYTHING IS NEW” Revelation 21:1-27 April 13, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper INTRODUCTION: When we came to Christ we were promised that all things are new speaking of our destiny. Our destiny will be complete when we see the New Heaven and the New Earth, and we have new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why The Darkness?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 6, 2007

Doesn’t it seem strange to you that the "God of Light" should dwell in "thick darkness?" Four point outline on "Why the Darkness?"

Title of the Message: “Why the Darkness?” Solomon quoted God when he said that God would dwell in the thick darkness. Doesn’t that seem strange to you that the God of Light should dwell in thick darkness? You need to understand the context of this verse. Solomon had just completed the building ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abide In Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007

Salvation is much more than a one time experience, but a daily process of abiding in Christ.

Series: Demands of Christ ABIDE IN ME John 15:1-11 One of the greatest misconceptions about the doctrine of salvation is that it is a one time event rather than a process. The apostle Paul speaks of salvation in past, present and the future. Past: Justification/Conversion: New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Production Of Humility

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham

Abraham, a man Challenged (ii) A man of Faith, a man of Promise. Reading: Genesis12:1ff Abraham, this great figure of the scriptures who is seen as the father of the nation of Israel, and in the broader context, of those who are of the household of faith. He is a man who was willing to shun the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal