Sermons on Must Be Born Again:

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2004

Twenty-one hindrances, twelve principles and six helps in knowing the will of God.

How To Know the Will of God 1 John 5:14-5:15 - "And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of peace and boldness) which we have in Him (we are sure that if we ask anything according to His will (in agreement with His plan). He listens to and hears us." Illustration: He was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Scrooge Could Change Than There Is Hope For You Too! Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in a series called "A Classic Christmas." Using a video clip from "A Christmas Carol" this message seeks to show that because of Jesus Christ anyone can change for Him.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: IF SCROOGE COULD CHANGE, THEN THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU TOO! 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: A. Once a Scrooge, always a Scrooge–right? 1. After all, An old dog cannot learn new tricks–or, at least that’s what we say a. I want to explore the question this morning: Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's Silence Ended Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 6, 2004

This message focuses on what God did to bless Zecheriah and Elizabeth as well as accomlish his own purpose.

When the Silence Ended Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 evening service Luke 1:5-25 Introduction CAN YOU SEE THE LAND? It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"They Do Not Need To Go Away. You Give Them Something To Eat" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2004

Our little offerings/gifts become mighty tools when offered to Jesus in obedient service

¡§They do not need to go away. YOU give them something to eat¡¨ Mt 14:16 SCENE SETTING- INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT As you get to know your Bibles better you¡¦ll find there are all kinds of echoes of OT things¡K stories¡K in the NT - often with a sense of ¡¥fulfilment¡¦ This resonates with 2 OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Anger Is Clue To Your Anointing And Assignment Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

Our story today begins with what seems to be the worst thing that could happen to Moses. Moses has killed a man!

{Thank God for a Hearing ear & a receiving heart} Exodus 2:11-15 Jeremiah 1:4-5 As we begin part 3 of this message we find Moses is a grown man. After being placed in a basket in set in the river by his sister at his mother’s command, Moses has now grown up and is living in Pharaoh’s house. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Apostolic

God Has Been Faithful

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

But of all the things that God has revealed about Himself that is a most fitting conclusion to this year and a bridge of encouragement for the next is that God has been faithful.

God Has Been Faithful Scripture Reference: Psalm 89:1 – 8 Introduction This book called the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, or the Holy Writ contains more about God than any other book written or will be written. This is more than handbook about the Great I am, but a life book about a living God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004

This is #3 of the 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This sermon focuses on the obedience of the Servant (Jesus). Obedience in: 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Suffering 4. Purpose

February 29, 2004 Title: Servant Songs #3: Obedience of the Servant Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 Introduction 1. Today is the first Sunday during the Lenton season. But, actually, Sundays aren’t counted as part of the season of Lent... Lent consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter...minus the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005

Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing The Still, Small Voice

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Combinging Jesus’ teaching on the coming Comforter and the testimony of a contemporary Christian apologist, this sermon urges appropriation of the Spirit’s ministry comes best by learning to listen to a still, small voice.

Psalm 33, Ezekiel 11:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-23 Hearing the still, small voice Today we note two birthdays, both of them mentioned in the bulletin. One birthday belongs to Emile M---, who is Donna Y---’s father. The other birthday isn’t mentioned with that term – birthday – but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

For those of us who feel life unraveling, Paul offers Jesus who holds life together even when it feels like it is falling apart.

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart Colossians 1:9-20 (New International Version) 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Entrust Your Time On Earth To The Triune God - Confirmation Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 23, 2005

This focuses more on the Confirmation aspect of this Sunday than the Trinity aspect. The basic thrust is how much better it is for these confirmands to follow the Triune God than the devil.

Confirmation – Trinity Sunday II Corinthians 13:11-14 Did you know that there were confirmation classes in the Bible? Of course, they didn’t look exactly like ours. They didn’t have a blue book filled with a lot of “What Does This Mean’s” and “This Is Most Certainly True’s.” But even in the early ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005

So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Final Words

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005

First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Compassionate God Equals A Compassionate Believer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after pentecost Proper 6 The compassion of Jesus

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Matthew 9:36 Matthew 10:1-8 A compassionate God equals A compassionate Believer   ""When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36, RSV. "And he called to him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Least Is The Greatest

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 24, 2005

Our purpose and function withing the body of Christ.

Lk:22:24. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. Mk:9:34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. The disciples were always arguing over who should be called the greatest among them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible