Sermons on Live An Exemplary Life:

Thanksgiving Day Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY

BIG IDEA: KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY (some major points and commentary from John Cobb) I. (:1-5) PRAISE THE LORD JOYFULLY A. (:1-2) Call to Praise the Lord Joyfully 1. "Let us" -- Corporate emphasis; not enough to praise the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identifying With Unbelievers

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We are to be Christ's presence in this world. This requires identification with sinners, demonstrating His love, and affirming the truth of the Gospel.

Introductory Considerations 1. "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world" (John 17:18).These words are part of Christ’s high priestly prayer in John 17. Jesus is about to die and He looks back over His life and work. A most intimate moment between Father and Son which Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

The Second Coming of Jesus.

The Second Coming Matthew 24:23-31 I. Deception (23-28) A. Deceiving Titles 1. Messiah 2. Prophet B. Deceiving Miracles 1. Matthew 12:38-39a, “An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign;” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Babes

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 3, 2000

Some devotional thoughts

{Thoughts below were drawn and paraphrased from footnotes of Newell in his commentary on Hebrews, so he must be given some credit here.} EVERYONE DELIGHTS IN A NEW BORN BABY. BUT NO ONE DELIGHTS IN A MAN, OR EVEN AN OLDER CHILD, WHO REVERTS IN HIS BEHAVIOR TO CHILDISH ACTIONS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

When We Can't, God Can

Contributed by Mark Glodfelter on Dec 9, 2000

Learn that God can help us in whatever we face.

When we canÕt, God can - Jer. 32:15-23, 27 I. Things were not looking good for Israel nor for Jeremiah A. The Babylonians were beseiging Jerusalem - vs. 1-2 B. Jeremiah was in custody for preaching the Word of the Lord - vs. 2-3 C. Zedekiah the king wasnÕt a God fearing king - 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Souls

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

3 R's Of A Godly Graduate

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 10, 2004

Characteristics of a Godly Graduate; a Baccalaureate sermon

Baccalaureate Service – May 2, 2004 2 Timothy 4:6—8 Intro: 3 “R’s” of education --- 3 “R’s” of a Godly graduate (1) READY (v 7) << ILLUS. A. Lincoln – “I think the necessity of being ready has increased.” >> - A Godly grad will be ready for the things that will come (Phil 4:13). - Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Truths Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

SImple truth from the feeding of the Five thousand

The Feeding of the 5000 John 6:1-14 (Matthew 14:15-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:12-17) Miracles # 19 For the past three weeks I have been looking at all four of the Gospel writer’s account of this miracle. This is the only miracle that is recorded in all four gospels so I have been looking at them, I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Word To Us In Light Of The Attack On America

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 13, 2001

Jesus Christ offers encouragement in this verse to all believers in times of crisis.

Intro: The attack on America by terrorists has cause a heightened degree of uncertainty and anxiety throughout our world. During such times, we are to turn to the One Source for hope: Jesus Christ our Lord. In our text, Jesus speaks to our fears, uncertainties, and anxieties....Let us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day The King Came Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

The Triumphal Entry is just a glimpse of that DAY of the Lord.

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

The Ministry Of Missions

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

THE PURPOSE OF MISSIONS

THE MINISTRY OF MISSIONS LUKE 10:30-35 I. INTRODUCTION MISSIONS, MUST BE CONSIDERED FIRST AND FOREMOST, A MINISTRY. AS A MINISTRY, IT MUST STRIVE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, RATHER THAN BENEFITING OURSELVES. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF MISSIONS IS FOUND IN MATT. 5:16, WHICH TEACHES THAT WE ARE TO LET ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Out In The Wilderness

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002

A SERMON THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THAT THERE WAS IN THE PAST AND THE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE THERE IS HERE IN THE FUTURE.

OUT IN THE WILDERNESS THERE WAS TWO WAYS FRROM EGYPT TO CANAAN. ONE WAY WAS ONLY A FEW DAYS JOURNEY; THE OTHER WAS MUCH FURTHER. THE WAY THAT GOD CHOSE WAS THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND THAT WAS THE WAY GOD CHOSE TO LEAD US. GOD KNOWS WHO’S SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR BLESSINGS AND WHO’S NOT. SOME HAD TO DIE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ role in cleansing us before the Father.

Jesus our Advocate Hebrews 8 INTRODUCTION: Big time trials have become a media event. Many trials, to a lesser or greater degree, have had their verdict rise out of media attention. The real advocacy wasn’t necessarily before a judge and jury but before a microphone and video camera. Can anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ