Sermons on Life Of Joseph:

"I Don't Have Any Gifts--What Does The Bible Say" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 2, 2003

What the Bible says about spiritual gifts for today. Can we expect to receive spiritual gifts?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 3, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #1 “I Don’t Have Any Gifts--What Does the Bible Say?” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: How many of you think you have spiritual gifts? How many think you don’t have any? How many are not sure? How many don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Five Signs Of Stubbornness Towards God

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Our stubbornness towards God can be terminal in our walk with Him.

Five Signs of Stubbornness Toward God (adapted from a message preached by Dr. Dave Hartson) June 1, 2003 Chester First Baptist, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A From Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Stephen Covey captured a great truth about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Place At God's Table

Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 13, 2003

It was by grace that Moses and the elders of Israel could stand before God. In the same way, we have a place at God’s table - by his grace.

Text: Exodus 24: 3-11 Series: Pentecost 10 B Author: Rev. Charles F. Degner August 17, 2003 "When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, "Everything the LORD has said we will do." Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Doing Good To All Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

What is expected of us when it comes to carrying burdens? What do we have to carry for ourselves and what should we help others with?

DOING GOOD TO ALL TEXT: Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION I. CARRY OTHER’S CARGO 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

What demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do!

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE TEXT: Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION: Today, I’m gonna talk about what demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do. This is a hurting world that we live in, and this man was hurting. He was in terrible shape. He had demon troubles. Notice… I. LOOK WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

6 Keys To Godly Relationships. Key # 6 Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 24, 2003

What will fervent prayer do to enable us to have Godly relationships? Let’s discover what Jesus practiced.

The struggle to pray- Illustrations unlimited. P. 422 #26. One day a boy was watching a holy man praying on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went over and asked him, “will you teach me to pray?” The holy man studied the boy’s face carefully. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003

When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Render Unto God Series

Contributed by Justin Meek on Aug 28, 2003

The first step to visionary stewardship is giving our whole hearts unto God

Render Unto God . . . Text:: Matt. 22:15-22 Series: Claim the Vision - Sermon 1 TEXT QUOTED: KJV Matthew 22 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Just Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003

Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

En Busca De La Sabiduría

Contributed by Ramiro Araujo on Sep 9, 2003

Hay dos clases de sabiduría: la una viene de Dios y produce vida; la otra viene del mundo, de los hombres y produce muerte. ¿Cuál de ellas gobierna su vida?

INTRODUCCIÓN Al leer el texto de esta mañana, si Ud. es observador se habrá dado cuenta de que una y otra vez aparece una palabra en particular: sabiduría. Si leemos el contexto del pasaje (1:18-2:16) encontraremos que dicha palabra aparece a lo menos 20 veces en éstos 30 versículos! Otra cosa ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hold On!"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 13, 2002

An advent sermon about the Day of the Lord, waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The call to be faithful witnesses while we wait for God’s consummate action.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 8, 2002 Is. 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a “Hold On!” “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Not To Faint, Forget, Fret, Or Fear

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

A study in the strength of faith.

Amazing grace how sweet the sound. I want to start this morning with a little testimony. (I told a story about a trip to Atlanta and how I didn’t run from the Lord) So this morning when the phone rung at 6:00 AM and I was asked to preach for the Pastor at the 8:00AM service…I was reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Chosen And Faithful

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 24, 2002

Those who fight and gain the victory with Christ, the Lamb, are described as "the called, the chosen and faithful". This is a study of the significance of these descriptive titles given to the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this passage, we have three titles given as a description of those who, with Christ Jesus, battle with and gain the victory over the Harlot (the Apostate Church; that is, the Roman Catholic Church) and her political allies. In a broader context, these three titles are an accurate description ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ