Sermons on Lifes Goals:

Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Service Contract—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001

This portion of Joshua describes the binding agreement God’s people willfully entered into to serve God exclusively. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

SERVICE CONTRACT-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Israel covenanted together to exclusively serve YHWH as their God. God’s people are bound to a commitment to serve YHWH as their God. What communicates a people’s commitment to God? Indicators/Measures of commitment among God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing 101

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

How to be a "fisher of men".

Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:14-17, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Study 4 - Does The Bible Say That Jesus Is God? Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 6, 2002

Study 4 of a series setting out Christian Belief in Jesus as God.

The J.W`s say that nowhere in the Bible do you find any statement that Jesus is God. They are wrong. The Bible says that Jesus is God right through the Old Testament and on to the end of the New. In these next studies I intend to show that very clearly. Let`s look at the claims of Jesus. a) I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Integrity

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Integrity. Various passages

INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class. Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and told them it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Morning

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 12, 2001

With the tragedy our country has faced during WTC & Pentagon attacks, when will judgement come?

IN THE MORNING Psalms 49:1-20 (1) Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: (2) Both low and high, rich and poor, together. (3) My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. (4) I will incline mine ear to a parable: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Repentance

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

The church has become quick to judge others and slow to repent. Without repentance there is no freedom, no joy, no forgiveness, no blessing.

The Blessing of Repentance INTRODUCTION  During His earthly ministry, who were the people Jesus was angry with? – ‘religious’ people  They were so quick to point out everyone else’s faults but slow to examine themselves  Yet, even today the church has become quick to judge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is It Important To Have Faith In God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

It is very importantt to have faith in God

2nd Corinthians 5:7 Topic- Why is it important to have faith in God. Your theme for tonight is “We have come this far by faith, trusting, and leaning on the Lord.” And through it all through joy and pain, through sunshine and rain, it was God who brought us(you) through. God has never nor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Samuel 16:5

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 2 of 8

The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 & 6, are practical in nature and deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006

THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Hell, You Don't Have To Go

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 15, 2006

heaven or hell, you get to make the choice

Intro: according to a recent study: less than 3% of sermons are on sin, rebellion, judgment or eternal punishment. Because of this, 67% of Americans don’t believe in a literal hell. These attitudes are main factors why the American Pastor is now viewed as disposable, if there is no hell, than what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Hope For Hard Times

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with diffult times

"Strong Hope for Hard Times" Matthew 17 10/12/97 Intro: When have you needed hope? Here in Matthew 17, we see Jesus giving hope to his disciples. Jesus has begun to prepare his disciples for his death, and as he does this, he also gives them hope to overcome when this happens. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Didn't Throw The Clay Away

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Thank God that He doesn’t give up on us and throw us away when we fall.

JER.18:1-6 “HE DIDN’T THROW THE CLAY AWAY” A) God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures! * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father ... He is also Creator of the worlds ....... * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006

This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14, Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dogs, Pigs And You

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

At first glance, do you know what this verse means? We need to know who the ‘dogs’ and ‘pigs’ are and what it is we are not supposed to do.

Dogs, Pigs and You Lighthouse Assembly of God 1/22/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 NIV This is a difficult verse, is it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God