Sermons on Living A Surrendered Life:

Growing By Doing The Unpopular

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waterpots At Cana

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Sep 4, 2001

WATER INTO WINE

JOHN CH.2 VS 1-11 WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE FIRST MIRACLE OF JESUS. LETS LOOK AT 4 PRINCIPLES THAT WE CAN APPLY TO OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE. #1 BEFORE THE MIRACLE COMES THE COMMAND. VS 7 JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM,FILL THE WATERPOTS WITH WATER.AS WE STUDY THE MIRACLES OF JESUS WE FIND THAT HIS BLESSINGS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Faith, And Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

Christmas

“The Beginning of The End” Phil. 2:5-11 12-22-2002 We often view the Christmas time when Jesus came to earth to become a man. This is true but I have an additional thought for you. This was not the beginning of Jesus but rather “The Beginning of The End” Jesus was not created to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Gives Us The Right?

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Helping students understand their position with Christ. Helping them to know that their Father in Heaven desires to bless them, give to them and to communicate with them

What Gives Us The Right To Ask? Romans 8: So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into his family The power of adoption -the full rights of son ship -full inheritance illus: Family picture We can and should 1. Ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6, Joshua 10:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How In The World

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The gospel spreads in Acts

How in the World? Spreading the Good News How in the world did the gospel get into all the world? Sometimes it was by divine appointments like this one to the Ethiopian eunuch. Formula - Jerusalem (home) Samaria (across racial lines) Ends of the world But How? Teamwork - see I Cor. 3:5-9 Case ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hardest Thing Is To Begin

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

At this point in time, God chose Joshua to be a successor of Moses in leadership. This is the first time for Joshua to lead this large number of people to enter Canaan that why God assured him of His presence to succeed.

Illustration: New job, new married couple, & Joshua to be a successor of Moses. I. His awareness of new things handed to him (vs.1-2) 1. A new responsibility 2. A new place to conquer 3. A new problems along the way (they are unhorsemen) 4. A new adjustment for leadership II. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Part Two, Expectations of Christians

Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is great expense in following Christ.

Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Deliverance From A Never Failing God

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to All

Divine Deliverance from a never failing God Ps 91:3 Introduction He has delivered us from the power of the devil. This is a rejoicing message. We need to worship God here tonight. God is a spirit and we must worship him in spirit and truth. That means that have to be in the right spirit and be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Messageto all

The HANDS of Jesus John 13:3 “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;” Intro These hands had hung the sun, moon, and the stars. These hands created Adam & Eve These hands threw fire and brimstone and Sodom & ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Let That Be A Lesson To You Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

Paul in writing to the Christians at Corinth encourages them to learn lessons, not only from their own mistakes but also from the mistakes of their forefathers.

“Let That Be A Lesson To You” 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 INTRODUCTION Often while growing up (and even still today) when I would make a mistake my dad was always there to encourage me not to make the same mistake twice. His encouragement came in the form of his sage wisdom, “Let that be a lesson to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jerusalem Road - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

The Roads We Must Travel - Part 5 of 5 - The Jerusalem Road

Though there are vast differences in every Christians life, there are some similarities as well. We may not all be called to preach, or teach; but we are all called to testify. Not every Christian is to be a member of FBC, but every Christian is to be a member of a local Church somewhere! Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This King Of Glory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 21st study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #24: WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY? Psalm 24 This psalm was written on the day that the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. Before Israel had a king, Israel was defeated by the Philistines and the Philistines captured the Ark. After 7 months of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Your Goal Graduate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 26, 2004

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY NEED OUR SUPORT,AND THEY NEED OUR PRAYER"S ,, THEY NEED GOD.

(HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL GRADUATE) PHIL.3:13-14 TEXT. BRETHREN ,I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIDE AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. VERSE 14,I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14