Sermons on Love The Haters:

The Poor Lazaruses

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

To motivate the hearers to use their personal finances to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate in this life) in order to ensure their HEAVENLY destiny hereafter.

Luke 16: 19-21(KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Church of God in Christ Spring Retreat 2005 Seoul, South Korea BIG IDEA: How we use our finances to care for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Movie: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making It Pretty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2005

Paul tells Titus to making the Gospel attractive, but how is that done?

17- Make it Pretty- Titus Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Comforting Legacy Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible exhorts to clearly examine what kind of legacy we are leaving behind for our posterity.

“A COMFORTING LEGACY” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-11 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) a. God has not APPOINTED us to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ our LORD. (v. 9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Human Resources Policy

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 3, 2005

A comparison of God’s Human Resources policy with that of worldly employers

Our society is obsessed and fascinated by celebrities. People who are talented at singing or acting or sport. People who look good, who are impressive, who have a ‘presence’ about them. They are seen as the cream of society. The very best, envied, but also desired. We cannot get enough of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Salvation's Work Out

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon on working out our salvation through obedience to God and His words.

INTRODUCTION: It is very common today that people are in the fitness things. First, exercise gyms are on the rise. Both the young and older ones are getting into physical workout, not just to build muscles or to shape their bodies but also to bolster the strength that is already in them. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abram Journeyed On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about discerning and following the call of God in our daily lives.

And Abram Journeyed On – Genesis 12: 1 - 9 Intro: Factory fire – several companies answered call. – fought for 1 hr – owner reward of $50K, another hour - $100K – Volunteer fire dept composed of men over the age of 65 – arrive and barrel to heart of the fire - $200K for putting out fire – “What ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005

A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Evidence That We Know

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 27, 2003

Does the world know that we know Jesus? What evidence do we show that give them the confidence to follow the One we know?

EVIDENCE THAT WE KNOW Eph. 4:11-16 INTRO: Arab Proverb states: He that knows not and knows not the he knows not: He is a fool – shun him! He that knows not and knows that he know not: He is simple – teach him! He that knows and knows not the he knows: He is asleep – wake him! He that knows he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

That's A Devil Of A Problem

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003

We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Tomato Sandwiches

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 28, 2003

As christians we are not called to bare fruit but to abide in Christ, Fruit is a natural product of a connected person.

Tomato Sandwiches John 15:1-8 I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was making wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first year he had the vines I don’t guess he got any grapes. In the fall after his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Hardness Of Heart

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 28, 2003

These words were spoken of the disciples. The occasion of their utterance was this — the evening of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Christ walked out upon the water and met His disciples, who were crossing the sea in a boat.

HARDNESS OF HEART “For they considered not the miracle of the loaves, for their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:52 These words were spoken of the disciples. The occasion of their utterance was this — the evening of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Christ walked out upon the water and met ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Next Step Is Crucial

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We have traveled to the place where the next step is an important one. We have journeyed to a point where there is a choice to make concerning our walk with God. We are at a position in our life where we must make a decision.

I will grant you that there is a point in life that you could get to where the next step that you take is absolutely crucial. Life can: ∑ Press on you ∑ Shove you ∑ Pressure you ∑ Force you to that place where it is critical. Things can happen in your existence that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gliding Toward Goodness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Wouldn’t it be great if we were known as people who were “full of goodness”? As we submit to Christ, this will be said of us!

Gliding Toward Goodness Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/01 Several people have asked us if we had a good vacation. We actually had a very good time. The weather was chilly, but good. The girls swam several times each day, went on a good boat ride, and had a good time playing in the forest. Our family ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Baptist