Sermons on Make It Work:

Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Problems Of Self-Promotion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another."

Overcoming the Problems of Self-Promotion Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another." (Psalm 75:6,7) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Fought The Battle

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 25, 2000

A biographical narrative sermon challenging God's people in my care to believe He can fight whatever battle it takes to save anyone.

HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER OCCUPATION WAS “HOSTESS.” Lonely travelers could find a hot meal and a warm bed at her “Bed & Breakfast.” But they could find even more – if her guests longed for companionship she would provide that too. She was a prostitute. HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER PEOPLE WERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, Joshua 6:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Things Shall Befall Me There

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 18, 2000

The foreknowledge of God is the Pro-Vision of God. Let us trust in His future preparations for our life.

What things shall befall me there Introduction: One of the greatest adventures of being a Christian is the adventure itself. The life of a Christian is very exciting because God has established great plans and purposes for you before you were even born. Example - Isaiah prohesied of a ruler 250 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Legacy

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 4, 2001

OUR LIFE OF FAITH WILL LEAVE A LEGACY FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW

FAITH’S LEGACY HEB 11:20-22 I. FAITH’S LEGACY A. Faith that grows is living faith -anyone who says they have faith should have the evidence of that faith in their life and it should be growing B. Faith is important in many ways -living, prayer, winning battles, overcoming temptation, etc ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Church Of God

A Day Of Destiny

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001

In all of the thousands of days since creation, two days stand above all the rest. Let us look at a day of destiny--the day that Jesus died.

"A Day of Destiny" Matthew 27:27-54 INTRODUCTION Think of the thousands of days since creation. Is it possible that any day stands above the rest? During this time of year we celebrate two momentous days. One is the day that Jesus died. There were three major phases to this day that changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

Traditional reaffirmation of wedding vows for 50th Wedding Anniversary in a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.059 Thomas & Claudie Cooke, reaffirm 50th From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC PRELUDE: Organist THOMAS & CLAUDIE WALK DOWN ISLE TOGETHER. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE REAFFIRMING OF THE WEDDING VOWS OF THOMAS AND CLAUDIE COOKE. THIS IS A JOYFUL TIME IN WHICH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

Dis-Ease

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

Jesus’ desire for all of humanity is Wholeness!

“Dis-Ease” JOHN 5:1-15 OCTOBER 22, 2000 INTRODUCTION: 1. Smile make them think your happy, Lie and say that things are fine, And hide that empty longing that you feel, Don’t ever show it, Just keep your heart concealed! 2. Why are the days so lonely? I wonder where, where can the heart go free? ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritism Forbidden

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

This sermon deals with how we see and treat others, even in the church.

James 2:1-13 "Favoritism Forbidden" By Pastor Mark Hiehle In our society today, we like to think of ourselves as open-minded and fair. We pride ourselves in believing that we look past externals and avoid making personal judgments of others. Unfortunately, this is not usually true, even in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Empowered Detectives Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

In our passage today, we are told that Jesus spoke the wisdom of God in a mystery.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 2 THE GREAT EMPOWERED DETECTIVES 1Corinthians 2:7-16 August 6, 2000 By Pastor Rick MacDonald Introduction I have always loved a great mystery. As a child, I used to watch Sherlock Holmes with Basil Rathbone on Sunday afternoons. What makes a mystery so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

Funeral for an elderly lady

Funeral Memorial Services are in reality for the living and on such occasions they serve a three-fold service! I. REMEMBER THE DEPARTED Read Obituary II. COMFORT THE BEREAVED A.There is always comfort in the remembering how of how the ones we love have touched our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Groanings Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001

What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 22

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 22

Lesson 22 Matthew 6:10 "...Thy kingdom come..." Having opened our prayer with praise, we now move to the part of our praying where we begin to petition the Father. The first petition deals with the coming of His kingdom. There is actually two aspects of the coming of God’s kingdom. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement In God's Courtroom

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Jan 27, 2001

IF I COULD JUST TELL MY STORY!

“JUDGMENT IN GOD’S COURTROOM” Text: Rev. 20:11-15 Introduction: Everyone wants their day in court. They say, “If I could just tell my side of the story, then everything would be alright.” Well, every sinner and every Christian will have their day in court. This is the last event that will take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist