Sermons on Living A Surrendered Life:

Beware Of Americanitis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002

The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Noah -The Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 12, 2001

The Obedience of One Man and it’s results.

NOAH - THE MAN WHO WALKED WITH GOD Gen.6:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. The Book of Genesis is the Book of Beginnings 1. The Beginning of the world, human race, sin in the world, promise of redemption Gen.1-3 2. The Beginning of Family life, man made civilization, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is action.

Thesis: Love is action. Intro.: 1. This AM we want to explore the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10). a. Along with "Prodigal Son" (Luke 15)--Jesus' most famous stories. b. Deceptively simple. Someone has described this story as "a highly scientific piece of instruction clothed in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Cleaning Up The Temple

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We overcome bad habits and neuroses by the power of His Spirit

I will praise You, O Lord, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are marvellous, they move me to the very depths of my soul. (Psalm 139:14) Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which God has given you? You have been entrusted with His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Contest Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REBELLIOUS WORLD LEADERS MUST BOW DOWN BEFORE GOD’S ANOINTED RULER OR BE BROKEN BY GOD’S WRATH

BIG IDEA: REBELLIOUS WORLD LEADERS MUST BOW DOWN BEFORE GOD’S ANOINTED RULER OR BE BROKEN BY GOD’S WRATH Note: It is important to determine who is speaking in each section I. (:1-3) THE FUTILITY OF FIGHTING AGAINST THE RULE OF GOD -- FORGET IT! A. (:1) It Doesn’t Make any Sense "Why are the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:17-20, Luke 24:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001

Characteristics of true faith.

Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

8 Steps To Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003

The circumstances are different for all of us but the principles never change, what worked in the bible will work for us if we will act on them

“8 Steps To Breakthrough” As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-13, Joshua 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Chameleons

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003

A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 And Divine Providence

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

4. Providence is the doctrine that God provides for the needs of his people. 5. The most definitive verse on this subject is (Romans 8:28). 6. But, perhaps the best chapter of the Bible dealing with this subject is also the most memorized chapter in the

PSALMS 23 AND DIVINE PROVIDENCE INTRODUCTION: 1. The doctrine of fatalism posits that all events are determined by fate instead of natural causes, and nothing than man can will or do affects the course of events. The concept of fate underlying all theories of fatalism is: 1) destiny is a dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great White Throne Judgement

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 30, 2002

How terrible will be the fate of those that reject Jesus Christ as their Saviour, for He that would be their Saviour will be their Judge.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT Some years ago a very well known Evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman saw many people get saved through his Ministry. He wanted to know at what age most people came to Jesus so he had a survey. He found that most people get saved between 12 and 16. After a person reaches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling God's Vision

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 23, 2006

This message focuses on fulfilling God’s vision for the Willow Vale Community Church. The message was given at a church vision dinner to present the 2006 budget.

“Fulfilling Our Mission” “Finding God’s Vision for the Willow Vale Church” Pastor Ray Ellis Our Mission - "Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping, and sending them out to make more and better disciples." (BLES) Philippians 1:5-6 “Because you have been my partners in spreading the Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist