Sermons on Matthew 5:31-19:9:

Principles Of Receiving From God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Sep 28, 2001

Highlighted Seven Major levels of prayer and ten things that can hinder answered prayers.

PRINCIPLES OF RECEIVING FROM GOD by Adedotun Ojelabi Communication with the Almighty God is a common denominator to all children of God worldwide. Most believers at one point or the other have been faced with questions like “what is the Lord saying concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon highlights the need to share our faith since many are searching for spiritual truth since the tragedy on September 11th.

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 You know I have a confession to make. I am somewhat of a Science Fiction nut. In fact, I am a die hard Trekkie. I even like to write Science Fiction. So I decided to write a little story that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

Gadara Demons Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 30, 2001

Jesus confronts the demon world

GARDARA DEMONS Matthew 8:28-34 Introduction: This miracle is so important that that three of the four Gospel writers records it. It is the first recorded miracle in which Christ entered the realm of the unseen demon world. Whenever you touch upon this realm, you can expect Satan not to be happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Our Security In Prayer Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 1, 2001

How prayer helps us with two enemies that threaten our security.

We as Americans have a new enemy to fear. I’m talking of course about Osama bin Ladin, the prime suspect in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The son of a Saudi billionaire, bin Ladin has been on the FBI’s most wanted list since 1999. Bin Ladin has been targeting his terrorist actions against our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001

A word of comfort to those who would worry.

Don’t Worry Be Happy! By Ian Biss 7/15/01 Intro... Mordecai Ham emerged as an evangelist from Kentucky at the turn of the century. He had a background in business and the study of law. From the very beginning his approach was zealous and blunt. Rather than sit and talk with Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Grace Brethren

From Chaos To Choice

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001

Discover how God’s Worldview can help us move from chaos to making wise choices.

This week I was told about a lady who called her husband at the World Trade Center after the planes smashed into the buildings. The husband was on ninety-something floor, explaining to her that he was okay. Before she hung up the phone, however, the line went dead. The husband has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

God Said Don't Worry

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 2, 2001

Worry is the sin of not trusting God. Worry cannot help your situation.

God said “Don’t Worry” Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer That Is Personal

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson on prayer emphasizing the need to be honest and personal when talking to God.

PRAYER THAT IS PERSONAL Matthew 5:7,8 INTRODUCTION: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Alabama prayed this prayer: "Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Privately

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson stressing the need for private time and private involvement in prayer.

PRAYING PRIVATELY Matthew 6:5,6 INTRODUCTION: Opening remarks about the resurgence of prayer and lack of opposition. READ TEXT First of all, it needs to be clearly understood that this is not a prohibition against public prayer. Unfortunately some have made it out to be as such when in fact we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

“…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cause And Solution To Conflict

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Oct 4, 2001

Shows the cause of conflict and how to solve conflict in our lives

Cause and Solution to Conflict Matthew 6:13 Introduction: (KJV) “...For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” (Message Bible) “You’re in charge!” “You can do anything you want!” “You’re ablaze in beauty!” 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing God - #3b - God's Compassion, Mercy, And Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Fifth in a series concerning the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD –3b God’s Compassion, Mercy, and Forgiveness, Part 2 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction Last week we began what I had intended to be a one-week look at God’s compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. But as you know, we were not able to cover all of our outline, due to the amount of material we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Closed Doors

Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001

To bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ

CLOSED DOORS Thesis: to bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ Matt 24:32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yea Lord, I Believe

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 6, 2001

Believing that God will do what He says He will do.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: YEA LORD, I BELIEVE 09-30-01 P.M. SERVICE “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist