Sermons on Measuring Line:

Patience Of God As Salvation Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006

We must learn to regard God’s patience as salvation because it is exactly that. Without it we would be doomed to His wrath after our first failure or sin.

1. Kid quotes about God’s patience – It seems they understand Him better than most adults do. a. "God waits until he gets his turn," says Savannah, age 5. b. God has patience with us "by waiting in line," says Ashton, 5 c. "God has patience with me and everyone else because we all mess up a lot," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Anything For Me? Life As A Single Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

How to deal with singleness.

Sunday after Sunday in many churches, especially during series on the home, singles walk away wondering, “Is there anything for me?” Since most adults in the church are married, it is easy for singles to be left out and feel left out. This is unfortunate because singles make up a large section of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

New

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

God isn’t interested in patching up your old life. He wants to make a new creation out of you.

New Matthew 9:14-17 This week I had breakfast with our youth intern. Joe proudly announced that he and Cheryl are expecting their first child and that the due date is in February. As we talked, our conversation turned to all of the new things that will be happening in their lives over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

The anticipation of Christmas is growing, but God’s gifts are always worth waiting for. While God’s timing may be inconvienent it is always perfect.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Waiting For Luke 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The anticipation level is increasing around our house. There are only 20 days left until Christmas! (In addition to the countdown to Christmas we have other countdowns happening at our house; the countdown stands at zero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas

For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Worship - What Is Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Second in a series looking at who benefits from our worship

The JOY of Worship – What Is Worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 27/2/05 am Last Sunday Night we started a series of 4 messages that is going to continue over both services next week. We have called the series “The JOY of Worship.” This is the first of 5 series we will be undertaking during ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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