Sermons on Moral Discipline:

How To Behave In The Church

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 19, 2002

A sermon about our behaviour in the body (church/Ekklesia) of Christ. Also a answer what to do with people who persecute you for following Jesus.

Rom 12:9-21 Paul gives us clear instructions here as how to life in this body (Ekklesia – Church – body of Christ) Let me break it up for you as we go through it. 1.Love in the body V9 Let love be without hypocrisy Paul says that we should not just pretend that we love others. Hypocrisy means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got That Sinkin' Feeling

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

The importance of Spiritual Growth, and how to go about it. Concentrates on the importance of the Bible, but could easily be adapted.

Introduction Story about the sinkholes. (Taken from Gordon Macdonald’s Ordering your Private World.) Sinkholes occur because cavities under the ground become exposed. Sinkholes will occur in our lives if we do not keep them ‘filled up.’ I want to talk to you today about a problem I have seen many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Holiness

Support The Testimony Of The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2002

Last in a series on what is expected of members in God’s Church.

Sermon for 8/27/2000 I Will Support the Testimony of My Church Introduction: A. Testimony= A Public declaration. A solemn affirmation to establish some fact. B. A witness= One who testifies as to a certain event. One who was at a certain event. C. These are legal terms. Jury duty. A witness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Face Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 3 of a series; When Christ grows the church, we can expect opposition both inside and outside the church, illustrated in Acts 4 and 5.

Trinity Baptist Church October 27, 2002 How Christ builds His Church In the Face of Opposition Acts 4:32-5:42 I’ve used it with you before and I will again because it’s a zinger. It’s one of Chuck Swindoll’s: "Where there’s light, there are bugs." The point is, where truth, or light, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Not Forgive You!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 29, 2002

God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? What does this mean?

GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU! Joshua 24:14-27 Introduction: God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? Won’t God always ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"A Proper Perspective"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Make A Difference

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

From 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, people want to find their place and make a difference in this world. But where do they go from there?

(This message was delivered on September 11th, 2005) I Want To Make A Difference Since the recent tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, we have had many organizations coming together to help those who were displaced because of the flood waters. We have movie stars, sports figures, politicians, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7 Steps To Success

Contributed by Steve Moldenhauer on Jan 3, 2006

A lesson on how to meditate in God’s Word

INTRODUCTION: If I were to stand up here today and promote a product that could change your life and bring you lasting benefit would you be interested? Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Serve? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 25, 2008

This is a sermon on why we should serve God and how we should do so.

Text; Joshua 24:1-27 Title: Who are you going to serve? Introduction Joshua 24 contains one of the most well known verses in the entire O.T. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (v15) This same verse is also the central verse in Joshua 24 because the chapter is all about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Co-Laborer With God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Examines the importance of the job God has given to each of us. Expanded outline.

YOU ARE A CO-LABORER WITH GOD If you drive along Woodland Blvd. In downtown Deland, you will notice that all of the old buildings in that area, unlike the oldest buildings in Enterprise, are all built of masonry. That’s because of the fire of 1855. The fire, which swept downtown Deland in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2008

The Parable of the Talents reminds Christians that we weren’t saved to sit, soak, and sour...we were saved to serve! Just like in tennis-Service begins w/ ’Love’. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Saved to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Saved2Serve.html This is a parable found in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the end of the world. So far we’ve been challenged to be watching because Jesus is coming...now we’re told to be working. Not just looking for Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist