Sermons on Loving One Another:

Repairing The Breaches

Contributed by Chris Holmes on Dec 2, 2002

The description of what happens when spiritual holes are created within the soul, and nothing is ever done about it.

-Josiah’s Reign -Josiah noticed the temple needed repaired There were HOLES in the temple Alot of us have holes in our that are starting to be noticeable by others. You must repair the breaches or else they will get larger and larger. As the Breaches start getting larger, the worldlier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Real To You

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We have nothing to say to the world if Jesus is not real to us.

IS JESUS REAL TO YOU Illustration: 2 College kids with very smart friend Key Phrase: Unless Jesus is real to us we have nothing to say to the world. Passage Acts 4:1-22 They took note these men had been with Jesus. They took note that Jesus was real to them. Can the same be said of us by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

UNPARALLELED GOODNESS

THE GOODNESS OF GOD PS. 34:4-8 I. TEXT DAVID RECALLS HOW GOOD GOD HAD BEEN TO HIM IN DELIVERING HIM FROM THE CLUTCHES OF KING SAUL. DAVID HAD BEEN ON THE RUN BECAUSE KING SAUL HAD ISSUED A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST. DAVID FOUND HIMSELF HIDING IN CAVES, A REFUGEE FROM INJUSTICE; HE WAS ON KING SAUL’S ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitfulness Is God's Will

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2002

In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission.

Introduction: Fruitfulness is God’s will for us. In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. Let us examine our lives even as the gardener ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

5 Elements Of A Holy Life

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

A Message on What God wants from the life a Christian

5 ELEMENTS OF A HOLY LIFE Date: November 24,2001 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: I Peter 1:13-16. Introduction: When you think of a “holy person who do you think about? What makes that person stand out? Holy is defined as “Without sin” Story of disciple now; hearing Ryan’s choices of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Happend When You Received Christ?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002

When a person recieves the Lord there are several signicant things that happened that gives us assurance of our salvation.

What Happened When You Received Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Intro: How many are here know that you are saved? (show hands) -How many have been saved in the last year? 2, 5, 10 -So, what happened when you were saved? -If nothing happened, I could be that you were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Encounter

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jul 8, 2002

Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived.

Introduction: Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived. I Looking Up: A Vision of God (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

"A New Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus said we need the life of God in order to live

JOHN 3:1-15 There are three aspects of spiritual birth: I. THE SPIRITUAL BIRTH IS ESSENTIAL 3:1-7 Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Changing Your Atmosphere

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

You are in control of the atmosphere you live in, You have the power within you to create The atmosphere that God dwells in.

Mark 14:3-9 3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Baseball Parable

Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 15, 2002

Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life.

Text: Mark 4:33-34 Introduction: Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life. I. First Base - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007

Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah's Journey

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

Although a prophet of God, Jonah is no different than people today. Yet, whether we accept or reject the will of God, know that God’s divine providence will still work through our lives. The difference will be in how we - individually - will be judged for

Jonah’s Journey Theme: God’s providence through our lives whether we accept or reject it. INTRODUCTION A. Each month we go through one of the lives (or portion of a life) of an individual in the Bible. 1. To be sure, there are lessons we can learn about individuals, their attitudes, and their ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Keep On Preaching?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

Encouragement to those who going through trying to preach the word of GOD

Why do I keep on Preaching? Prayer Text: Jeremiah 20:7-9 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived; thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. 8For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Hanukkah

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

Outline plus some thoughts which tell the story of Hanukkah and give some applications for Christians from this miracle which the Jews received from God.

UNDERSTANDING HANUKKAH December 17, 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Slide 2: Part of Daniel’s Prophecies • 8:15-20: Medo-Persian Empire • 21-22: Alexander the great and the four generals who divided the Greek empire at the time of his death • 23-24: Introduction to the character and abilities of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Moses

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 15, 2012

This sermons gives some characteristics of Moses that demonstrated in the lives of Christians.

The Man Moses Numbers 12:1-16 See: 2 Cor. 10:18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. For it is not what we sat about ourselves that count but what the Lord knows about us! See: Matt. 11:11 Jesus speaks highly of John the Baptist See: Ezekiel 14:14, 20 God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist