Sermons on Measuring Line:

"Abel's Lamb"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2006

An acceptible sacrifice to God is faith that issues in obedience.

1 Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have gotten a manchild with the help of the LORD.” 2 Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 So it came about in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The supreme weapon we have to successfully fight in our spiritual battles is the Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 6 Today, we consider the sixth installment of this series on the Christian Warfare. I trust that we have firmly engrained within our hearts and minds that we are truly engaged in a war. This war is between the Lord’s army and that of Satan We are constantly on the front ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path Before Us

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed To The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2006

1- Committed to acquiring His help 2- Committed to allowing His transformation

INTRO.- ILL.- AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership". He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who was lacking intelligence. ILL.- A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

TRUE LIFE IS FOUND THROUGH A PROCESS OF DEATH AND REBIRTH. Jesus lived and died to bring us to that understanding…

Illustration from Sermon Central: An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Treasures" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

Sermon 14 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Orthodox

Character On Trial Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 24, 2006

The sixth message in a series from the life of Joseph

Trinity Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Series: Character on Display Character on Trial Genesis 43:1-45:15 In the last century, Elbert Hubbard wrote, “the final test of greatness lies in being able to endure contemptuous treatment without resentment.” We’ll watch today as Joseph passes that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

End Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

This is the final sermon in a series entitled life.com, the focus of this message is preparation for death

When I was in Bible College I worked two years at a local funeral home. To say the least is was a different experience – my job was a simple one, I was to greet the grieving family and friends when they came to the funeral home to pay their last respects. My first week was one of training, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 6, Phillip And Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 5, 2006

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for?

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for? Jobs, mortgages, credit cards, athletic competitions, schools, benefits, loans, health plans, tax credits, insurance, participation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Go Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

a sermon in a series of sermons that goes along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Matthew 11:28–30 MT 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This week I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Playing Follow The Leader

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2006

Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.

The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Gates: Narrow And Wide" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 18 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” With verse 13 Jesus is beginning His conclusion to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox