Sermons on Love Does Not Envy:

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2005

It is in the Triumphal entry we see our preparation to move from sinner to saint, from overcome by sin to overcommer of sin, from beaten to blessed!!!! We can proclaim today these things because our redeemer prepared the way, and because he finalized the

All history (His Story of saving us from our sin) will hinge on the cross. In His triumphal entry (scholars have called it a-triumphal) we see the foreshadowing of His purchasing our pardon from sin and preparing for us the way called straight. His plan was prepared before the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

Bartimaeus had some obstacles to overcome to get to Christ. This message encourages young people to overcome whatever hinderance they have in coming to Christ.

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles Mark 10: 46 – 52 Jesus and His followers were walking through Jericho. They were on their way to Jerusalem. Many people were traveling through to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover, so it was a carnival-like atmosphere. Venders had booths set up along the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

Breakthrough And Breakout

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 14, 2005

The transformation of Peter by the power of the Holy Spirit

BREAKTHROUGH AND BREAKOUT ACTS 5: 12~ 42 1. The Transformation of Peter. The real breakthrough in this chapter is the complete transformation of Pete. We are probably all familiar with the legendary outspoken, put your foot in it Peter. 2. How did Peter become fearless in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, John 12:1-8

Which Of You Convinceth Me Of Sin?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 14, 2005

The Bible is not a book of conciliation but a book of truths. God offers no compromise in His word, but He offers reasoning between Him and us.

Which of you convinceth me of sin? There are some who ask, ”Where do you receive your inspiration to write messages from God?” And the answer I give them is some what unorthadoxed. Most of my inspiration comes from the hatred of this world ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nysync Or In Sync?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 19, 2005

Are you "In Sync" with God?

I. Perhaps you can finish these modern day titles, ad slogans, or games:   -Ad slogan: "Plop. plop. fizz, fiz ____________ (oh what a relief it is)  -An NSYNC song: "I want you ______" (back) (over 10,000,000 sold) -A game: Super ______ (Ninetendo) -An NSYNC song, "God must have spent a little more ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Ready For That Which Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to get our attention, but many are asleep in the land. Many do not have ears to hear the s ound of the alarm.

By: Donna Kazenske Joel 2:15 - Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes..... Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15

Denomination: *other

Joseph

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

Joseph (son of Jacob) was truly a faithful man who convictingly went to his death awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise of Canaan. It is his trust in God’s promise and His providential care that makes him a great example for our faith.

Joseph Theme: A man of great faith, especially at his death. INTRODUCTION A. Joseph (in Genesis) is one of the better if not most well known of Bible characters. 1. Children learn about Joseph and his “coat of many colors.” 2. Stories are told of his sold into slavery, placed in prison, or his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Samson was a man of many flaws as the Bible reveals, but he undoubtedly was a great man of faith who accomplished exactly what God wanted through him. What of us?

Samson A man of flaws, yet in great faith overcame his enemies and fulfilled God’s will. INTRODUCTION A. It is natural and often asked: What is God’s plan for my life? 1. We say this knowing the overall answer: to do His will. 2. Yet, throughout our lifelong service to Him in the Lord we take ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inherited Persecution

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2007

Persecution is inevitable. In fact, trying to avoid it will not prevent it. Stand firm in the faith!

THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH BEGAN BEFORE IT WAS EVEN ESTABLISHED. IT STARTED WHEN SATAN STIRRED UP THE FEAR, GREED, AND RAGE IN THE HEART OF A MAN NAMED HEROD AND WIELDED HIM LIKE A SWORD TO PIERCE THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST. IF SATAN COULD DESTROY THIS MESSIAH AS SOON AS HE ARRIVED, SATAN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing God #1: One Thing Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

What is the one thing - the most important thing - that we should focus on in our lives? Knowing God.

ONE THING - KNOWING GOD: FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: (Actual prayers children have prayed to God) • Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 • Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

Part Iii Of The Book Of James Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007

Part Three of James Study this is the first part of the series - James 1:22-27

The Book of James Study (Part III) James 1:22-27 James had seen some Christians develop disappointing and even dangerous habits in regard to their “profession” and their “practice.” In our text James make a proposition, provides an illustration, and draws and application about how to practically ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Aroma Of Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes the way we are to impact our community. Expanded outline.

CARRYING THE AROMA OF CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 In verses 12 & 13 of this passage, we find Paul a little down. He’s a little tired. His spirit has been troubled because of having to miss friends and people he cares about. But notice the change in his tone when he gets to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Call To Take A Stand

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of Christians living uniquely different lives from those in the world. Suitable for Memorial Day.

OUR CALL TO TAKE A STAND Standing on a small platform, a reader calls out names, “Michael Hyde. Donald Jackson. Jose Munoz.” The names being read were those engraved on “The Wall.” No one calls it anything else. It was once highly controversial. This was not a statue, no soldier on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Issues Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

A very small part of stewardship involves our money; it is about every aspect of our life!

THE ISSUES OF STEWARDSHIP I Corinthians 4:2 Introduction: 1. For the next several weeks, we will be looking at the subject of stewardship. 2. The word of God speaks often about the concept of “stewardship.” 3. But it seems that though stewardship is often misunderstood. 4. To most, it means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist