Sermons on Lost And Found:

The Hope Of Christ

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 7, 2002

To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with others.

THE HOPE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:27 TEXT: To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. PROPOSITION: To share the hope found in God in order to motivate the hearer to seek it and to share it with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Nazarene

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

6 powerful things found in the name above all names - Jesus Christ!

“What’s in a Name?” (Acts 4:5-14) Well, what a privilege to again be in God’s house, in God’s pulpit, to share God’s message from God’s word with God’s people. It truly is a joy to be able to be with you this morning. The reason we’re here is to worship the true living God in spirit and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14, Acts 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

This sermon outlines the principles found in the Book of Nehmiah as presented by Dan Southerland in "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Our community is changing. 20 years ago you couldn’t buy property around here. Today there are few large tracts of land left. Our community has grown to 15 times its size 20 years ago. Yet each of the four main churches have decreased to anywhere from 1/2 to 1/3 of the size they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Happened To People Who Died Before The Resurrection Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a study on Sheol - the abode of the dead. This concept is found both in the Old and the New Testament.

SHEOL: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THE RESURECTION OF JESUS? All who died before the resurrection went to SHEOL. Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 (HCSB) Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Source Of Peace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

The Source of Peace and Strength to cope with life is found in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Jesus, The Source of Peace (Philippians 4:4-7) 1. The most infamous young lady to win the Miss Williamsburg, VA beauty pageant has to be Tracey Lippard. She was crowned Miss Williamsburg 1993. She served her year well representing the City of Williamsburg in many activities. As her reign came to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Legalism, Mercy, Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 25, 2006

The Woman caught in adultery faced leaglism but found mercy and Grace in Jesus Christ.

Intro: 1. Each segment of society has its own terminology: a. computer terms (foreign to me) b. medical terms (confusing,hard to understand) c. mechanic terms (could fool me in a minute!) 2. The church is no exception...we use terms like justification, sanctification, glorification, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 19, 2006

This message deals with the secret found in our life. And what it means to have life.

THE SECRET OF LIFE. JAMES 4:13-14 James 4:13-14. 13 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 5, 2010

Jesus is the only Way to Heaven. Will you be found as one of His at His return?

Text: John 14:1-6 (NKJV) 1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Places To Find Joy Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul teaches us from prison where true JOY can be found

PLACES TO FIND JOY: In relationships with other believers Philippians 1:1-8 Philippi was located in the area of Macedonia –now the northern most province of GREECE/ bordering Albania In ancient times it was in a gold mining area. After 400 B.C., Philip II of Macedon seized the mines, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Here’s The Truth . . .

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: *other

Praise Brings Release

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Paul and Silas praised at midnight in the Philippian jail and found themselves set free.

ACTS 16 --Doors for ministry in various parts of Asia were closed. God’s Spirit would not permit Paul and his companions to preach or minister in certain areas. *They were continually walking in obedience to what God wanted them to do. --Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia begging him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Word Protected

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

The oldest bible ever found is now made available for anyone on line to study.

An American made the discovery of a lifetime while digging through documents at London’s National Archives. The antiquarian book seller stumbled across an original, poster-sized copy of the Declaration of Independence, while doing unrelated research. The document valued at over $8 million had been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wait

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012

Patience is a virtue, possesses it if you can. Found seldom in a woman, but never in a man.

Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Kids who have been bad wait on their dad to get home Teenagers can hardly wait until they can drive Somebody estimates most of us spend from 45-62 minutes waiting on something every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude On Jesus' Beatitudes- Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 16, 2012

What is Your Attitude in Regards to The Beatitudes of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 5

BEATITUDE SERIES: Our Attitude on Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction (1) David Tack- March 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Insecurity

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message about the security found in God and what a secure Christian looks like.

All right, open up your Bibles this morning to First Peter, chapter 2. We’re in the sermon series called First Peter; we’re just looking through this book. We’re going to topically walk through this book of First Peter. And again I want to remind you that every week, I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational