Sermons on Living For Others:

The Importance Of Being Holy

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Being Holy - a sermon describing the attributes of holiness.

The Importance of Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 August 13, 2006 AM I don’t know about each one of you, I can only speak for myself. It has become increasingly hard over time to live the life that God would have each one of us to in the world today. People are hard to deal with. The temptation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Conditions Of Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A message on prayer.

THE CONDITIONS OF PRAYER John 14:12-15 INTRO: A close study of the N.T. will reveal that Jesus did not promise answers to any prayer but only to certain kinds of prayers. What kind of prayers does God answer? What conditions must be fulfilled before answers will come? No passage in the N.T. so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 1 of 13.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had broken, if the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

One God. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006

By refusing to believe in the One Faith, you have dis-honored God, And likewise made an enemy.

One God. Part 2 We have seen in part 1, that God is self sufficient and has the ability to do as His will dictates. In Part 2 we will look at the second part of our message, One Faith. Eph ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving On! Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2007

Here’s an exercise. Smile for 10 seconds, and think about how great God is! Testimony: Bobbie... smiling/She has every reason not to smile her and her husband on the mission field and her husband dying, but she has learned how to pull her cheeks up, and s

Moving On Pt.2 Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The creator (God) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 8, 2007

What is the ultimate secret of success in business, in your career, in sales, in school, in sports, in all relationships, in life, in everything?

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church -- Pastor Don Hawks 07. 15.07 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Colossians 3:1-17, 23-24 Pew Bible, NT pp. 190 ANSWERS TO BLANKS--- INTRODUCTION: Don’t hold your nose! QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1--hold back; go all out; 2-- real Master, God CONCLUSION: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 12, 2007

What is the ultimate secret of success in business, in your career, in sales, in school, in sports, in all relationships, in life, in everything?

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church -- Pastor Don Hawks 07. 15.07 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Colossians 3:1-17, 23-24 Pew Bible, NT pp. 190 ANSWERS TO BLANKS--- INTRODUCTION: Don’t hold your nose! QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1--hold back; go all out; 2-- real Master, God CONCLUSION: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Moving On

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2006

It’s time that we become relevant with the 21st century; therefore, we have to let go of the past!

Moving On Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Down Racial Walls

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 12, 2006

I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” How can we break down racial walls? I have three ideas.

Breaking Down Racial Walls Mark 7:24-30 I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” Imagine how I felt. Where does racism, prejudice, bigotry come from? God to Samuel: Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can't Keep Good News Down

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Thinking

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Our thought life needs our attention, and submission to the Word and Way of the Lord - here is a Biblical help to do just that.

THOUGHTS ON THINKING! I. DARE WE ALLOW GOD TO SEE WHAT WE ARE THINKING? Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.[NIV] Psalm 139:23 O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested: [BBE] a. OUR THOUGHTS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Emmanuel Is Coming

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon preparing for Advent.

Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

An Angelic Announcement

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

angels teach us a lot about Christmas

Intro: some bible studies are very deep–Cain in the land of Nod, Matthew 24-what is 70 A.D. what is end times, and what is the ministry of angels. Today, we will definitely see one of the ministries of angels in the Christmas story. Before cable television, before cell phones, before lap tops, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Message

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Things that all believers should be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Thank God For The Riches Of His Grace Ephesians 2:4-8 4But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6and raised us up with Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Reap What You Sow Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

The Cause & Effect Principle Of Christianity

· Wise sowers sow with a harvest in mind · What we look like, think, say, do and believe….is a direct reflection of our past! · Ill.: Some time ago, Ann Landers published a letter from a prison inmate. It was a pathetic letter that really tugged at your emotions, written by a man whose mother had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist