Sermons on Life Giving Relationships:

Don't Be To Proud

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 19, 2006

Amos had a message for the entire world, but Israel was in for a real surprise.

Introduction I. As I considered the first couple of chapters of Amos, the message that he seemed charged to bring to Israel was really, A. “Don’t be too proud of yourselves.” B. “Your not really that much different than those outside the family of God.” C. I suppose that is a message that ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Apostles' Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 30, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed enables us to articulate our faith in Christ.

Apostles’ Creed 2 Timothy 1:13 08/28/05 2390 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles with me to 2 Timothy, chapter one, and follow along as I read v13. “Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” Amen. The Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005

As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 28, 2005

Simeon waited for a long time for the opportunity to see the Lord’s Christ. This message discusses what He saw in Jesus.

Christmas is The Christ Text: Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Christmas has a lot to do with waiting and waiting seems to be hard work for most of us. True, on rare occasions, you do find people who are happy to wait. I’m reminded of the condemned man who, while awaiting his execution in the dead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

A look at the greatness of John and his baptism of Jesus

JOHN THE BAPTIZER 1. Matthew tells us nothing about the childhood of Jesus. Instead, he offers us chapter 3 as a transition between Jesus as a young child (Matthew 2) and the adult Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4). 2. Matthew 3 emphasizes the work of John the Baptizer. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-54, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: *other

Is Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

An examination of the so-called "Biblical Creationist" doctrine in light of Genesis 1.

Introduction: Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that the universe came into existence within the past few thousand years. On the other hand, many scientists believe that the earth is much older than this. A great number of people, who respect the Bible but also acknowledge the force of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46

What Jesus Taught About Sin

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

An examination of Luke 13 to see what Jesus taught about the nature of sin.

“There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 13:2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 13:3 "I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

For The Lord's Sake, Pray Church!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 4, 2006

Only God can bring glory to His church.

For The Lord’s Sake, Pray Church! Daniel 9:17 (Key ideas from C.H. Spurgeon & Brian Bill) April 2, 2006 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man went to his neighbor’s house to borrow a horse. (The neighbor was a pastor.) 1 The pastor gave the man ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Bear False Witness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 26, 2002

a journey through the scriptures noting how the 9th command has been broken

Islington Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Exodus 20:16 Scriptures: Daniel 6, I Kings 21, etc Do not bear false witness against other people Command #9 Please don’t raise your hands, but how many of you have appeared in some sort of court before? How many of you are aware that people have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Doubts

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Mar 30, 2002

A look at Thomas, the man of doubts.

How would you like to be remembered after you die? Wouldn’t it be really nice to have something named after you, Robert Stephenson managed that, he was one of the early founders of British Rail and Railtrack – maybe we should blame him for the state of our railways – but today, children in our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist