Sermons on Living Now:

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Suitable Substitute Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002

No one Like our Christ

A SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE HEBREWS 2:9 I. TEXT OUR LORD DIED A VICARIOUS DEATH. HE TOOK OUR PLACE ON THE CROSS. ROMANS 5:6 TEACHES, “FOR WHEN WE WERE YET WITHOUT STRENGTH, IN DUE TIME CHRIST DIED FOR THE UNGODLY.” HE WAS A SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE. NOT ONLY DID HE DIE A VICARIOUS DEATH, BUT IT PLEASED GOD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Dolittle Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 27, 2002

Use portion of movie "Dr Dolittle" to illustrate God’s calling us to serve Him, and to minister to the poor.

Doctor Dolittle A. Preliminaries (Ask before showning movie) 1.He had a gift. What was it? 2. When did he first become aware that he had a gift? (As a child) 3. How did people respond to his gift? They misunderstand, they think he’s crazy Everyone – even those closest to him. 4. So what was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A short devotional sermon on the 5 times Jesus tells someone to "Be of good cheer..."

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - Be of Good Cheer TEXT - Matt. 9: 1 - 22 In our text we find a statement mentioned twice. Here are two of the five times Jesus mentions it. They are found in Matt.9:2 and in Matt. 9:22 (in the Greek). The statement is "BE OF GOOD CHEER" God is saying," BE HAPPY!" It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Tall And Strong

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003

In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Once For All Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

There aren’t many things on this earth that we do “Once, for all.” In our text, the Hebrew writer examines a job that Christ accomplished “Once, for All.” And this was the most important job task ever completed.

INTRODUCTION Names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods roll from the lips of those who talk about golf’s premier event, the Masters. One name that will probably never surface in a conversation about golfing legends is Doug Ford. Few people would have any idea that Ford won the 1957 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Jepthah's Vow

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

THe rashness of promising God something without serious consideration and consecration.

Jephthah?s Vow Judges 11:1-11,30-35 I. Jephthah?s vow was a definite commitment ? verse 30-31 A. It was honest, sincere, and holy. B. Commitment ? an agreement or pledge binding oneself to do something C. Jephthah was under no obligation to make this vow or solemn promise to God ? but he did! D. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And Faith In The Old Testament

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of faith in the Old Testament

I. Abraham Was Justified by Faith, Not Works (4:1-8) A. Salvation is not of works nor has it ever been, and is only by faith. B. It should be clear that man can not contribute anything to his salvation. It is all of God, all of grace. C. Ephesians 2:8, 9 D. Hebrews 11 E. Thomas Watson (C. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Lee Black on Oct 4, 2002

Grace, God’s wonderful gift to man.

Titus 2:11-15 The Grace of God Intro: There are many definitions of Grace. The one I like is:”God’s unmerited favor unto men”. A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Listening And Doing Series

Contributed by Steve Steve on Oct 9, 2002

Simple sermon outline based on James chapter 1.

Listening and Doing- Part two of a two part series. I. Greetings and reminder of where we were last week A. Last week we cover three different ideas of the “Art of Communication” 1. quick to listen 2. slow to speak 3. slow to anger B. Last week we even looked a little at the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002

Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Many people will perish eternally even though they have been given great opportunity to respond to truth.

1- Jesus pointed to stories in the Old Testament to teach last day lessons. (In particular Noah & Lot) 2- Each were alike 1. Warning 2. Removal 3. then Judgment. 3- God says that it will be the same in these last days! (2 Pet. 2:1-9, 3:3-14, 1 Tim. 4:1-2, 2 Tim. 3:1-9) 4- I want to draw your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 17:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Membership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have.

Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have. Intro.: 1. For the past several weeks we've been exploring the notion of "the priesthood of all believers." a. Priests have a job to do, a ministry to perform. b. Illust. Evertt Huffard, an instructor at HGSR, says Christians can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

The Real Deal

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

The life of the believer through the eyes of God.

The Real Deal Matthew 6:1-15 1 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist