Sermons on Messianic Secret:

Love Is? Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speak Up

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

6 principles for knowing when to speak up and how to deal with consequences

Sept. 7, 2003 Esther 7 “Speak up!” INTRODUCTION Charlie Brown and one of his friends were discussing the problems of life as they walked down the road. After much discussion, Charlie Brown declared his problem solving philosophy. He said, “There’s no problem so big that I can’t run ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trying Of Your Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Go Flying Off The Handle

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2005

(NOTE: This is not entirely my own sermon. Ive gleaned much from a book of sermons and have added my own thoughts.) Here is a brief description: Based on 2 Kings 6:1-7. A student of Elisha lost a borrowed axehead and was troubled by it. Every B

DONT GO FLYING OFF THE HANDLE! 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Eutychus

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 5, 2005

Poor brother Eutychus! He slept himself out of the church. Why did he fall asleep? What’s causing most Christians to become drowsy today?

Eutychus There is no doubt in my mind that something catastrophic is about to happen. If you have been watching the news or listening to it then you ought to know and feel the same thing. The Dallas Morning News read that they have completed the mapping of the human DNA code. Scientists now say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Axes Upon Thick Trees

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006

A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Struggling For Your Breakthrough

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 3, 2006

Getting your breakthrough will move you from where you are, to where God wants you to be on your spiritual journey because God is always thinking two steps ahead!

Struggling for a Breakthrough! Do you want a breakthrough? Many of you may be thinking obviously, how stupid can he be? But in all seriousness, do you want a breakthrough? I have one disclaimer I want to make clear. When I say breakthrough, I am not talking about the Lord in all his glory with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Miss The Blessing Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-45

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 3

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in Hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART 3 IV. STATEMENTS IN WHICH SOMETHING IS EXPRESSED IN ABSOLUTE TERMS BUT IS MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD IN RELATIVE TERMS (1 Sam 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Postponing Your Procrastination

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ

Postponing Your Procrastination How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about one of the greatest enemies you will ever face and that is procrastination. - How many people know in their heart what they should do, (they may have good intentions) but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006

The first major purpose for which God created us - WORSHIP

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY The Purpose Driven Life - Part 3 : 3/19/06 • I have here a sympathy letter sent by the President of the Republic of Cabo-Verde, an archipelago of 10 islands about 350 miles off the west coast of Africa. It was sent to the family of Adelina Dominguez who died in San ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, Mark 15:37-41

Denomination: United Methodist

The Makings Of A Memorial

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006

What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist