Sermons on luke 176:

Wait Training

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Learn Patience.

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Ways To Recognize True Love

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

This world has some distorted views about what true love is. Agape love transcends the trite emotionalism and sensuality we are taught.

Ten Ways to Recognize True Love I Corinthians 13:4-7 Preached Sunday, January 19, 2003 – PM Service Introduction: This morning we were reminded of the fact that love is needed in all of our Christian activities. We saw that a soul winner without love is just noisy. We saw that even if a person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

To My Sons…

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12, 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unshakeable Stand For The Truth

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

Learning to make a firm stand for what we believe.

There are many questions that need to be addressed when a church begins to grow. How committed are the new people? How receptive are our older members to the changes that are taking place? Do our people really know what they believe? How do we best utilize everyone’s gifts? How can we properly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

How We Can Reject God?

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Feb 3, 2003

Unknowing can be a total destruction in our life. Sometimes we can do something fatal without knowing it. So many people today don’t know how many times they were reject God. This is a sermon based on Mark 6 about how a man can rejects God.

REJECTING GOD By doni@yahoo.com 1 Sam 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. 1 Sam 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-52, 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Acquaint Thyself

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003

Strong relationship built by continuing fellowship The blessing of knowing God

Job 22:21-30 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Needs Gate Shakers Today

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church but where are the Gate Shakers today?

"We need some gateshakers" Luke 4:44 – 5:11 Want to describe this situation to you if I may. Jesus has been preaching in the synagogue to the religious people of his day, this would be the modern day church, and afterwards the people pressed upon him. Now I don’t know what the message ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Proceeding Word

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

God’s word can come to us through His written word, through His holy prophets, through dreams and in visions. When the Lord speaks forth His word, the manifestation follows. The word precedes the manifestation.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Matt. 4:4 – He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Every word that comes forth from the mouth of God is a proceeding word. God’s word can come to us through His written word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Matthew 4:4

Denomination: *other

The Call To Intimacy

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 23, 2002

It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception of the matter). However, I am quickly learning that His call to intimacy is what I need more than anything else on the face of this earth.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you felt the nudging and stirring of the Lord to pray more than usual lately? Have you heard the voice of the Holy Spirit calling you into a deeper relationship with Him? It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10, Song of Songs 2:8-10

Denomination: *other

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

September 11th Rememberance Service

I. A Time of Healing A. Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 5: Waiting On God In Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 16:1-16 1. Promised Seed. "Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children" (Gen. 16:1). "I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth" (13:16). "Look toward heaven, can you count the stars . . . so shall your seed be" (15:5). 2. Rejected alternative. "What wilt thou give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist