Sermons on Minority:

Jet Tour Through Acts Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Acts

Acts of The Apostles 1. The Author of The Book - Luke - (See notes in Lesson 2.) - Luke’s authorship of Acts is seen in : A. Similar introductions to both books (Lu 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2); B. Similar literary styles; C. Use of the pronoun “we” indicates it was written by one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Joy Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How can we have true joy?

"Once . . . we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future . . . . this girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." . . . Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Experience Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God is a sovereign God whose plans are trustworthy

This sermon is by David Bassett rather than Chris Appleby Today we begin a new series of sermons looking at the book of Zechariah. My aim today is to give an overview of the setting of the book and some of the major themes. Then to look at the introduction in chapter 1. To start, we need a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Morning Devotions Are Vital

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2001

Why Morning Devotions are Vital

Why Morning Devotions are Vital - Mark 1:35-37 Illustration:William Wilberforce, Christian statesman of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once said, "I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of private devotions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 2, 2001

Paul reminds us of the human condition when he describes the legacies left to us by Adam, the Law, and Jesus the Christ.

TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 TITLE: ‘THE LEGACY” INTRODUCTION: A. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 1, 2001

This is a Bible study that focuses on the call of Christ on the life of Peter and how the call is still going out to all the earth to follow.

The Calling Luke 5.1-11 Midweek Bible Study August 20, 1997 1. What is happening in the passage? Jesus is beginning another phase of His overall ministry and Luke records this text as a base point for the establishment of Jesus’ followers. Jesus is working at building His ministry in the area of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church Of Destiny

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Nov 6, 2001

A prophetic look at the Church!

The Church of Destiny Dr. Adlai Naidoo A prophetic message for every Christian The Church of this generation has opportunities and challenges like never before experienced in Church history. Well over one quarter of all the people that have ever lived, from the time of Adam till now, are alive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Timothy Series

Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001

Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2001

What does it mean to put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light

Rom. 13:11-14 Morston/Field Dalling Today is the first Sunday in Advent – a time when we prepare to remember the birth of Jesus which we commemorate at Christmas. And as we think about his birth, we do well to remember why he came to this earth. He came to reconcile us with God the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Religious Challenge

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Mark 7:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

Mission Possible

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2003

What is the most difficult task you have ever faced? To me, it was leaving my young wife in 1969 to go into the armed forces.

MISSION POSSIBLE 1st Timothy 1:1-2 What is the most difficult task you have ever faced? To me, it was leaving my young wife in 1969 to go into the armed forces. Of course there have been a few others, but that was the most difficult. Other people have climbed great mountains, explored jungles where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003

An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16, Philippians 2:1-11, Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Methodist