Sermons on Make It Your Ambition:

Sometimes An Earthquake

Contributed by Myles Howard on May 22, 2001

Eathquakes in our lives cause us to be spitually shaken up.

Sometimes an Earthquake. Acts:25-33 Spiritual Earthquakes Get Much Attention Amos:29:6 "Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of host with thunder, and with earthquakes, and great noise, with storm and temptest, and the flame of devouring fire."KJV a. GOD has a way of getting your attention, he may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Hold Me Up

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 26, 2002

A SERMON OF ASSURANCE. SOMETIMES WE NEED TO BE REMINDED THAT GOD STANDS WITH OUTSTRETCHED ARMS, WAITING FOR US TO ASK HIM; "LORD PLEASE HOLD ME UP"

LORD HOLD ME UP INTRODUCTION AT THIS TIME DAVID IS IN GREAT DISTRESS AND IN GREAT DANGER BY THE MALICE OF HIS ENEMIES. BUT BY PRAYER HE ADDEESSES HIMSELF TO GOD. HE PRAYS TO GOD THAT HE BE UPHELD IN HIS INTEGRITY AND BE PRESERVED FROM THE ANIMOSITY OF HIS ENEMIES VERSE 5 DAVID IS PRAYING FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:5, Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 25, 2001

Everyone should know they have a friend in Jesus

A FRIEND OF SINNERS Matthew 9:10,11 “10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Comes To A Screeching Halt (How To React When Tragedy Strikes) Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jul 3, 2001

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And The Land Rested From War Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

Every Christian needs to examine the importance of perserverance. As Winston Churchill said to a graduating class of young cadets, "Never give up..." There’s a high cost to giving up and giving in!

"And the Land Rested From War..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Joshua 11:23 kjv (pg 199 OT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. A few nights ago, President George Bush addressed our country. In his own words he said, "We must stay the course..." i.e. now is not the time to question, leave or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From The Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Satan uses guilt so many times to hold us back from experiencing God’s ultimate purposes for us, so we need to break through the guilt and that is accomplished through confession.

Finding Freedom from Guilt! Boy and Grandma’s duck Satan’s weapon of guilt on the growing Christian One Christian discipline provides freedom from guilt Confession 4 Preachers Fellowship of saints, not sinners 3 Essentials to Confession: An examination of conscience Open to the gaze of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traditional Or Contemporary! Which Is Right? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004

A sermon designed to show the listener that worship isn’t a style, it’s a lifestyle.

Traditional or Contemporary! Which is right? Mike Croel @ restaurant Awe and Joy Worship- presence of God Misunderstand what worship really is! Say it with me- “Worship has nothing to do with music!” Worship Wars Methodology v. Theology We have forgotten the definition of worship So we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Create Us If... Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon attempts to answer a difficult question about why did God create us anyway.

Why Did You Create Us If… Dear God letters “House” God, are you that cruel? 1. Why create if You knew we would sin? Understand 2 things a. God is relational Gen. 1:26 & angels We do crazy things for love But you can’t force a relationship b. God wanted us to choose to love Him You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, See

Contributed by James Sulton on May 3, 2006

An invitation to come see Jesus

Matthew 28:5-8 Come, See James Sulton The great invitation of God is to come and see Jesus. The Bible, the Word of God is the most revealing of all books in the world. It invites us, with vivid clarity to come see Jesus. I. COME SEE HIM IN THE MANGER. A. His birth was prophesied. Unto us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Our Boats

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to step out in faith

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Being sure of what we hope for! Talking about eternal hope (Heaven/Hell) And certain of what we do not see Holy Spirit Wind – We cannot see the wind, but we can see the effects of the wind. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 3 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians defining "The Power of a Blessed Life."

We Are Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 I. WHAT WAS OUR LIFE BEFORE JESUS: A. We were Dead. “…you were dead in your transgressions and sins…” B. We were of This World. “…you followed the ways of this world…” C. We Deserved Punishment. “…we were by nature objects of wrath…” II. THEN GOD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Active Obedience Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007

When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing With Fire Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Lepers

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon discusses how we should be thankful to God in all circumstances and never forget His blessings even when others do.

A Universal Problem (vs. 11 -12) - Leprosy: bacterial infection that causes skin ulcers, paralysis, and gangrene - Separated from society (leprosy villages) - Could not come in contact with Jesus A Universal Need (vs. 13) - All were in need of mercy - All were in need of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ