Sermons on Lost Opportunity:

More Than Expected

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001

Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer- The Lord Jesus' Style

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

To be inspired to follow Jesus in prayer.

Prayer – the Lord Jesus’ style By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Intro: Ever wonder the way Jesus prayed? This outline of this sermon is inspired from reading a little book I got a long time ago in a second hand book store. It is called Sense and Nonsense about Prayer. I trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is It Right To Do Your Own Thing?

Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 23, 2001

Without God as King of one’s life, the result is moral corruption and spiritual bankruptcy.

IS IT RIGHT TO DO YOUR OWN THING" JUDGES 17: 6, cf., 18: 1, 19: 1, 21: 25, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes". In the latter part of the book of Judges you will find this interesting statement, "In those days there was no king in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is "My" Shepherd

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001

Second in a series on Shepherding.

Sermon for 5/27/2001 Psalm 23 The Shepherd Psalm Introduction: A well-known actor had come to town and to the delight of everyone was giving public recitations of outstanding literary pieces. Among the recitations he gave was the 23rd Psalm. His presentation was flawless. Everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goal

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 5, 2001

God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need.

“God’s Goal” John 4:4-29 God’s goal is not to make us happy, it’s to make us His, not to get us what we want, but to get us what we need. Intro: Early in his career, Thomas Edison invented a vote-recording machine for use in legislative chambers. By moving a switch to the right or left, an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippian 3:10-14

PRESSING ON TOWARD MATURITY Phil 3:10-14 Back in college, I had the privilege of meeting a man who had served as a missionary in Iran for 42 years… Dr. William Miller. He had spoken at Urbana and had come to our campus as part of a follow-up conference. That chance meeting turned into a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

In The Driver's Seat

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

Who is in charge, us or God?

When I was a teenager the Explorer Scouts of the Sam Houston Area Council joined forces with the Sports Car Club of America to put on a youth road rally. Please understand this was not a race, it was quite the contrary. One of their primary goals every year was to encourage safe driving. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

It's All In Who You Know Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Salvation comes through knowing Jesus Christ

IT'S ALL IN WHO YOU KNOW © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Philippians 3:3-9 One of the great inequities of life is that many people seem to get ahead in life, not based on what they can do or even by hard work, but rather based on whom they know. We see this on our jobs at times; the person who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival: What Is It Really?

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Nov 14, 2000

We need to clear up the confusion over the too oftne used term - revival and discover what it really is and how we will know it if it happens.

1. WHAT REVIVAL IS NOT: A. A series of evangelistic meetings held at the church or under a tent, or anywhere. B. A great weekend, great week, great month of seeing people come to know the Lord in larger than normal numbers. C. Just feeling good about how the church is doing right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Barrier Between God And Mankind

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

There is a barrier between God and the human race that is removed by Jesus Christ’s work on the cross, which reconciled us to God.

THE BARRIER BETWEEN GOD AND MAN (Eph. 2:12-16) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/barrier.html] Because of Adam’s original sin, there is a barrier between God and every person at the moment we are born. This barrier consists of a number of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Your Saved

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 2, 2000

Knowing you are a christian

“Knowing that Your Saved” Text: I John 5:6-13 Read 1 John 5:13 Three Assurances of the Salvation. 1. The witness of the scripture. I john 5:13 says that you may know Question? How do I know I’m saved? Because of what this word says… 2. Witness of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit witness in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Will You Be?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Are you a Believer, or an ’I don’t know’, or an ’I don’t care’?

Where will you be, 5 minutes after you die? I have seen that question printed on a tract to be handed out. I have heard the question asked. I have asked that question, on occasion, of people I’ve witnessed to. Let’s use that question today as a spring-board for discussion, and think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Biggest Gambling Racket

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 7, 2000

Gambling with your soul

THE BIGGEST GAMBLING RACKET IN THE WORLD Text: Acts 24: 24,25 Introduction: Gambling is one of the biggest operations in the world. More than all money spent on Cars, Medicine, Education, and Churches! --- The word Gamble means: To play games of chance for money or other valuable stakes - To take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell Us Pleasant Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001

We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist