Sermons on Lifes Challenges:

The Greatest Commandment : Loving God And Loving Others

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT FULFILLING THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT : LOVING GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND LOVING OTHERS AS WE LOVE OURSELVES

FULFILLING THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT : LOVING GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND LOVING OTHERS AS WE LOVE OURSELVES *************************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT IS TO LOVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Despising The Lord's Table

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

The New Year brings with it a sense that here we are again, doing the same old things, even in worship. But the prophet warns us that weariness in worship comes from offering God less than our best.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 3, 1988 Prominent in Greek mythology there is the story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus, you may remember, was the poor lost soul who had been condemned to spend eternity heaving and shoving a huge rock up to the top of a hill, only to have it roll ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

We've Come Too Far To Turn Back Now

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 30, 2010

This message is a celebration and refocusing message for my congregation as we enter into our new sanctuary.

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction: My message this morning is a simple one and it is titled: “We’ve Come Too Far To Turn Back Now.” Last week Jackie told us that we must look forward and that we cannot look back on where we were. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be A Judas

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 4, 2010

Judas is infamous for betraying our Lord, but we are guilty of betraying Him as well every time we break one of His commandments.

DON’T BE A JUDAS Text: Mark 14:12 – 26 Over the past 21 years, I have had the privilege of teaching over a thousand students. I have lost count of how many Joshes I have taught. Jordan is a popular name too, and as a matter of fact, I have two of them in my classes this year. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Two

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Three

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Before Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in God go after death?

I Introduction A Before the resurrection of Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in the God of Israel (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc.) go after they died? 1 When people died under the Old Covenant of the Law, the Bible describes as “gave up the ghost” and were “gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Of Noah Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

The 16 sermon in an expository series on the book of Genesis

Genesis (16) (The Flood of Noah) Text: Genesis 7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now I can’t say that I’ve ever been in a flood. I’ve seen the devastation on TV, but I’ve never actually been in one. I remember a few years back when the Mississippi River flooded. And we all ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing Outside The Box Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Open the eyes of my heart Lord, I want to see you; I want to see you. Do we really mean the words of that song? Do we really want to see God? Do we really want to see Him for who He is, and what He expects and what He’s doing? Do we really want to see God? I’m convinced that one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Within The Spirit World

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon illustrates from the book of Daniel that a spiritual battleground exists beyond the normal plane of existence.

1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3I ate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Polarized Or Compromised

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2009

If we were listening to the Spirit there would be more unity.

Polarized or Compromised April 6th, 1975 was the day I was saved by the mercy and grace of God when I only went to church to get a lad off my back. I thought I knew how much I needed that grace and mercy, but now thirty plus years later I learn nearly every day how much more I need it. I know ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Church Job Descriptions

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Set The Trumpet To Thy Mouth!

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007

describes the responsibility we have as watchmen over our world.

The Book of Hosea opens with a clear command to the watchmen that God has placed over Israel. In the face of the impending destruction and devastation that would accompany the Assyrian army as it forged ahead into the land of those that God loved… The Command for the Watchmen is simply this… Set ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Look Now, But There's A Lion Among Us.

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Apr 24, 2007

Christ, the Lion of Judah is with His Church to cover, comfort, & conquer.

Don’t look now, but there’s a Lion in our midst. Rev 5:1-6 5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Already In Progress

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2007

Before we can understand what it means to be holy, we must understand what it means to say that God is Holy. In many ways holiness is God’s Central Attribute

Bishop Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, OKC RevWLawson@aol.com www.thewordministryokc.com SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 4:8 8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist