Sermons on Lower Third:

Doing A Slow Burn Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

Elihu listened to Job as long as he could, but finally erupted with the contention that Job had too little faith, was too hypocritical, did not know how to cry out to God to ask for help with his needs, and offered no witness.

32:1-10 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry at Job because he justified himself rather than God; he was angry also at Job’s three friends because they had found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Dealing With Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In our series called, “Keeping the Story Alive,” we’ve looked at Hanna, Gideon, and Ruth. Today, we’re going to focus on Samson as we seek to deal with our own fatal flaws

Samson: Dealing with Fatal Flaws I love what happens when children retell Bible stories. Here are a few of my favorites: The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 27, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Additions And Accusations

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 5, 2003

Leaders are appointed to the church.

Additions and Accusations Acts 6:1-14 Jeff Hughes – April 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Exponential church growth is a problem that the early church at Jerusalem had, and a problem that many churches today seek to have. The early church had grown to the point that all of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Paul is in Athens.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Dirty Hands Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2004

This is the second sermon in the series Extreme Makeover. A faith that doesn’t get it’s hands dirty is dead.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: DIRTY HANDS James 2:14-26 April 4, 2004 Introduction: Today we will be continuing our series titled “Extreme Makeover” in which we are looking at the book of James to see what kind of makeover Jesus would give us. Last week we saw that Jesus wants us to have big ears so that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

#3. Exercising Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 24, 2004

What’s a “near” autopsy? Well – it’s opening up the body before it stops breathing. This near-autopsy is on our culture in America…the way we live in the good ol’ USA. I want to look inside the body before it becomes a corpse.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- May 23, 2004 ---------------------------------------------- A Mom shared about how …one night our family was doing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Above All, Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 9, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 2. This sermon looks at seven reason why we should love others and four ways we should love others.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE EACH OTHER Living A Life Of Love – 2 1 Peter 4:7-11 March 12, 2006 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Finishing Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

You know the Christian life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And having been a Christian now 54 years, coming to the Lord as a college sophomore, I don’t remember much except this life in Christ. And I would rather die today than not to finish well.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – December 5, 2005 In the New Testament the apostle Paul had about finished his ministry and was bound for Rome to appeal his case before Caesar. He had been charged with preaching the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Unity Through Truth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

Unity is vital to any church, but the Bible does not teach unity at all cost. Part 1 of this series examines the Biblical concept of Unity through the truth of scripture.

Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 1) Scriptural unity is founded upon sound doctrine and a local church cannot have true unity without building its foundation on the truth of God’s word. A good example of this is explained in Ephesians 4:11-16 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Theft Prevention

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.

Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic