Sermons on Making Progress:

The Importance Of Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2005

God desires our shared worship.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY Psalm 96:7-9 S: Worship C: Worshipping in community Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD DESIRES OUR SHARED WORSHIP. ?: How? How do we get it accomplished? KW: Directives TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 96:7-9 three directives we should follow in order to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

6 powerful things found in the name above all names - Jesus Christ!

“What’s in a Name?” (Acts 4:5-14) Well, what a privilege to again be in God’s house, in God’s pulpit, to share God’s message from God’s word with God’s people. It truly is a joy to be able to be with you this morning. The reason we’re here is to worship the true living God in spirit and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14, Acts 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Chaos

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2005

Pornography is sexual chaos.

SEXUAL CHAOS: THE PROBLEM OF PORNOGRAPHY I Thessalonians 4:1-8 S: Pornography C: Sexual purity Pr: PORNOGRAPHY IS SEXUAL CHAOS. KW: Answers TS: We will find in our study answers to four questions about pornography that should be asked by the church. Type: Propositional The ____ question we must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Follow The Example Of Jesus' Humility

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 11, 2005

Pentecost 21(B) - Believers follow the example of Jesus’ humility not with selfish lives but with serving living.

BELIEVERS FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY Mark 10:35-45 - October 9, 2005 – Pentecost 21 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: At one time or another most people have had a role model. Each of us has looked up to different people as examples we might we want to be like or follow. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Sends Out His Workers

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 31, 2006

Pentecost 7(C) - Jesus sends out his workers into his harvest fields equipped with his powerful word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HIS WORKERS July 23, 2006 - PENTECOST 7 - Luke 10:1-12; 16-20 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: The Lord has called us, and that is why this morning and every Sunday we hear the address: Fellow-Redeemed and Saints ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage-The Example Of Christ's Love For The Church Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

The roles of husbands and wives should exhibit Christ’s love

Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Marriage – The Example of Christ’s Love for the Church Ephesians 5:21- 33 Intro: Current trends in Marriage The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday school class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saint Or Aint

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Are you a saint or a sinner? What is your true identity?

Your Identity Last week, new name, new identity, new character Illustrate – women take on name of husband (new name-new beginning) Daddy, who am I? - you are the my daughter…a member of the Jones family in a long line of Jones’. - Oh that’s good, because the TV said I was a cereal lover. Who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006

God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8, Acts 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

"Hosea's Message: God's Faithfulness” Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2006

God is faithful to the extreme, which is why we need to see the extraordinary way He reached out to a rebellious people in Hosea and respond accordingly

“Hosea’s Message: God’s faithfulness” Opening Statement: Erma Bombeck tells of God in the act of creating mothers. She says that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one." The Lord turned ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Consider The Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2006

Easter 6(C) - Consider the power of God’s word as it works miracles and as it reveals and explains all truth.

CONSIDER THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD May 21, 2006 - EASTER 6 - Acts 14:8-18 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Friends in Christ and Beloved by the Lord: Today, we are going to consider the absolute power of God’s word. God’s word has already had a powerful effect on us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Work In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To instruct Christians how the Holy Spirit works in each life.

PP0718 DATE THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN! Joh 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Some Baptists are afraid of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by James May on Jun 25, 2006

If we really want to experience the power, majesty and glory of God in our lives, we must be ready to pass over to the other side where most of Jesus’ followers won’t go.

Passing Over to the Other Side By Pastor Jim May Mark 4:1-41 Life is a wonderful journey for those who know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. With each passing day, there are new joys to experience, new blessing to enjoy and a new opportunity to love Jesus even more. Even in the midst of tests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible