Sermons on Lost Tribes:

We Need The Real Thing

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

We need real revival today not some infatuation of uncontrolled behavior but a whole community changed by the power of God.

Romans 12:1-2 “We Need The Real Thing!” Intro: Several years ago Coke changed it’s formula. It was an utter failure to try and improve on the real thing. Today people are trying to imitate revival. Some try to drum it up. Revival still comes the old fashioned way...II Chron. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Idols And Altars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Teaching on how we can approach a holy God as we are!

Of idols and altars By Andrew Chan Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Exodus 20:22-26 Intro: It is in the context of thick darkness that God spoke to Moses, while others remained in a distance. Fear of folks understandable - saw thunder, lightning, and trumpet sound, the mountain in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Reflections Of A Father: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

These are reflections of being a new father and how they relate to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

TEXT: Isaiah 64:1-8 “Reflections of a Father” – Part 1 When Jesus began His preaching ministry, he ruffled many feathers by constantly referring to God as “Father” or Av in the Hebrew. Even though God treated us like His children, it wasn’t something that the Pharisees were willing to grasp. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous Heart Ache

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 10, 2001

Just how much do you hunger and thirst for the Lord? Birth a new desire for the House of God and His Presence!

Stand & Read – Psalm 84:1-12 “How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! [2] My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. [3] The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

What Worship Is Series

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 10, 2001

Have you ever wondered what true worship is? Well this is a series that describes the heart a depth of worship.

Understanding, Preparing For, And Practicing What is Worship? Worship- reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God. When we try to worship for the sake of certain benefits that may be received, the act ceases to be worship; for then it attempts to use God as a means to something else. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational