Sermons on Life Purpose:

Growing Up

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

These two verses provide a blueprint for each of us as we seek to move toward spiritual maturity, and become like Christ. Since we are disciples of Christ, and if we are ever to become like Christ, we will need to "grow up" in these basic areas.

Growing Up Luke 2:40, 52 As we move away from the Christmas season, we move into the uncomfortable encounters with Christ. Both Christmas and the Resurrection Season are comfortable seasons. They are seasons that emphasize grace, God’s love, and His sacrifice. But as we move into the interlude, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secure And Assured Because Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

How the Spirit assures us of our salvation.

This message is really Part 2 of last week s talk. If we had more time, I would have preached one "mega sermon instead you get to hear it over two weeks. The message of last week was simply, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." God wants us to FEEL not-condemned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Christmas Wise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

My State Of The Union

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon is a Challenge for the New Year.

“My State of the Union” Text: Philippians 3:12-16 “12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: *other

Our Spiritual Great Divide

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

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Our Spiritual Great Divide Mat 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Mat 26:37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Mat 26:38 Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuilding Your Wall

Contributed by Mark Patrick on Jan 15, 2008

Nehemiah raises the hope of Israel; Keep building your wall even as Satan may tempt you.

“Rebuilding Your Wall” Nehemiah 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: in the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sideline Christians

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008

EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk Fishing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2008

We are not called by Christ to talk about fishing for people or wait until we have the proper equipment or bait. We are called to fish.

Matthew 4: 12 – 23 / What Do I Use For Bait? Intro: Some people just love to fish! --- No offense intended to those who love it; but, I HATE IT! It’s not that I haven’t tried it. I have. I just don’t like it. First of all, I don’t like to get my hands sticky or dirty. Next, I can’t sit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfiguration

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 30, 2008

Transfiguration means change or metamorphosis, & clearly it was an event that informed Peter’s theology, & that of the early Church. So what was it that the early Church saw because though they attached great importance to it, we in the modern Church don’

Streetly 11 a.m. Kingstanding 6.30 p.m. HP 484 Angel voices ever singing Prayers Readings HP 304 Holy Spirit, hear us Notices & Collection Intercessions HP 745 O thou who camest from above Sermon HP 610 I come with joy to meet my Lord Holy Communion HP 762 May the grace of Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Measuring Love

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 15, 2008

A family all age address about the 3 little words God wants us to hear.

Yr A Lent 2 - Measuring love John 3:16-17 Talk #1 – 3 little words There are you know 3 little words that we use quite a lot – we say them to our partners, our children, our parents, our friends. They are 3 of the most used words in the world – anyone guess what they are? Yes I love you. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Our Attitude Means Everything Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Body By God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2008

We were made in the image of God! We are very special. At least 4 things that will change when you know who you belong to.

Body By God Text: Genesis 1: 26-28 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Soon And Coming King Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The triumphal entry had fulfillment on that day, with a view to a further fulfillment in the future when Jesus returns THe King of Kings.

THE DAY THE KING CAME Luke 19:28-35 Illustration: Every conquering hero has a parade. In 1990-91 when our armed forces returned from Desert Storm, most cities had parades for our returning heroes. In sports it is pretty much the same, the city of the winning team has a parade to honor their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflect!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008

Who do you look like?

Reflect! 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God