Sermons on Made Up Mind:

"Does It Matter How Long We Live?”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Aug 24, 2005

Death is often perceived as the enemy, but could there be another perspective?

Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm and was written by Moses. It was written during a very bleak time in Hebrew history. Moses was commissioned by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. After the miraculous escape through the Red Sea, Moses leads them toward the Promised Land, a land flowing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Katrina & Christ-Our Shelter From The Storm

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 9, 2005

This message was prepared during the days follow- ing Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast.

Karina & Christ (our Shelter from the Storm) p.1 Text-Isaiah 32:1-4 It’s great to be back in our church this Sunday! We’ve all been through a terrible ordeal with Hurri- cane Katrina. As a minister, and theologian, I’m try- ing to make sense of all this. I wonder why it happ- ened. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Daniel Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 10, 2005

Survay of Chapter 5 in Daniel.

Daniel Survey Chapter 5 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Life’s Greatest Mistake Daniel Chapter 5 shows that having knowledge and applying it are two different things. Knowledge, to know something and application, to do it are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

Our Christian life from its source to its ultimate slendour with Christ.

CHRIST WHO IS OUR LIFE Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. I LIFE FROM CHRIST SALVATION NEWNESS John 3:35 & 36 The Father loves his Son, and he has given him authority over everything. 36 And all who believe in God’s Son have eternal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Father's Heart

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The heart of God is revealed in this wonderful parable, as H e reaches out to those who have gone astray.

THE PARABLE OF THE FATHER’S HEART Luke 15:11 - 32 1. THE FATHER’S WEALTH WEALTH IN HIS FAMILY - Two Sons WEALTH IN HIS POSSESSIONS - Servants and property 11 ¶ Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Him

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Nov 5, 2005

God’s people need to PRAISE HIM for who He is and what He does for us.

Praise - an act of worship or acknowledgement by which the virtues or deeds of another are recognized and exalted The praise of men toward God is the means by which we express our joy to the Lord. We are to praise Him for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE DOES. 1. Time to Praise - v.2,3 In everything we do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Check

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 17, 2006

People look in the Gospel of Judas, Hollywood versions of scriptural stories, and scientific discoveries to "enhance" their faith. The problem is that they’re all looking in the wrong places.

Resurrection Check Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12, 31-34; John 20:26-31 (READ Matthew 28:1-10) I want to talk a little bit about what people have been looking for lately. Do you know what really raised my eyebrows a couple weeks ago? The Gospel of Judas. How many here have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted By God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 20, 2006

I was almost aborted, then adopted and then adopted by God.

ADOPTED BY GOD! When I was 22 my Mom sat me down one day to share something with me. She was very nervous and I couldn’t imagine what she was about to tell me. She started off by showing me a picture of man that I looked like. Who’s this “I said? Your Father. I just sat there stunned. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Healer In The House?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2006

Jesus can do anything where there is faith!

Is There a healer in the House Text:Jeremiah 8: 20-22 20The harvest is past, the summer has ended and the gathering of fruit is over, yet we are not saved! [Comes again the voice of the people.] 21For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I [Jeremiah] hurt; I go around mourning; dismay has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Salvation? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

Teen Youth Group Study - What is Salvation?

What is SALVATION? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Eternal Life Anyone can have Everlasting Life simply by believing in Christ (Acts 16:31). Faith in Jesus Christ alone brings the gift of Everlasting Life (Ephesians 2:8-9). The Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Bible Church

8 Great Rules To Live By

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 31, 2006

Want Longevity, Prosperity and Peace? Try this.

8 Great Rules to live by Proverbs 3:1-3 They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have more. 3. Things that will help us to get along with everyone.- Longevity, Prosperity and Peace. Then He gives very specific details of 8 keys for a long ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Young Cleanse Their Way

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

The overriding theme in the 119th Psalm is law: obedience to it, loving it, meditating upon it, rejoicing in it, etc. And, this is the message that is given to the young in Psa. 119:9-16.

How Can the Young Cleanse Their Way? Theme: Ways to cleanse/keep our young pure. Psa. 119:9 INTRODUCTION A. Of the many examples displaying a zeal for God, a great majority are found among the young. 1. Joseph, David, Josiah, etc. 2. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, etc. 3. Timothy, Titus, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Illuminating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 26, 2006

Your life is filled with the light of Christ and there is no room for darkness.

Illuminating the Darkness Ephesians 5:6-14 Ephesians 5:6 (NLT) Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. The Inexcusability of Sin  People will try to excuse their sinful behavior  I was born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Models Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Lessons learned from Ananias

Lessons learned from Ananias(Acts 4:36-37;5:1-4) A lack of integrity starts with Discontentment So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 1 Timothy 6:8 (New Living Translation) Stay away from the love of money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist