Sermons on Natural Body:

"Something Worth Dying For"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 12, 2004

Abraham was couageous enough to die for his slimenall nephew, hurray... but was he willing to die for his beloved wife?

Title: “Something Worth Dying For” Introduction: I almost killed myself in 1978. I was putting together a hugh forty foot television tower that my father had given me. Instead of assembling it on the ground and raising it as one unit, in ignorance, I mounted it one piece at a time. When I had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fashioned For God's Family Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 12, 2004

The Christmas story teaches us that we were formed and fashioned for family; the second purpose of The Purpose Driven Life.

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church God Honors

Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004

In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Growth From Within Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004

Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The Bar

Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004

The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The State Of The Chruch

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Part 2 of an annual series on the conditio of the local church and direction for the New Year.

✎ Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Together Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

Being together in the church is being together in the family of God.

Life Together Purpose Driven Life #18 Cornwall December 13, 2003 “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony. For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, and ran down onto his beard, and onto the border of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8, Psalm 133:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Come Home Again?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004

Part 1 of 2 when Jesus returs home for the first time after wilderness and he is acts as expeced until he gets to church.

I have often her the phrase “ you can never go home again.” I have been trying to figure out if I believe it or not. I find lots of proof that it is true but I have lots of feelings that it is not true. Here is what I am thinking about. I believe that all of us have gone away from home as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Congregational

Super Sunday - Super Team

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The early church was a "super" church.

INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Are Not Showboats

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004

Prophecy -- clear proclamation of God’s Word -- is the greatest gift of the tongue.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 February 8, 2004 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHOWBOATS Did you know that Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was fined $30,000 for using his cell phone? It’s true. You may remember the premeditated phone call. Horn had just scored a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“ La Tibieza”

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

La tibieza no es un proceso rápido que ocurre de la noche a la mañana en el creyente sino que es un camino sutil y lento que va apagando el fuego del cristiano hasta acomodarlo en una rutina y actividad religiosa

TÍTULO: “ La Tibieza” TEXTO: Apocalipsis 3:14-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: Este domingo hemos escuchado un mensaje más acerca de las puertas de la destrucción y de la importancia de cerrar ciertas áreas para que el enemigo no pueda operar en nuestras vidas. La palabra pastoral del domingo fue una advertencia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cielos Abiertos Contra La Idolatría

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Estamos viviendo tiempos finales en los cuales los cielos se abrirán cada vez más sobre su iglesia para recibir y coronar a Cristo en gloria y en majestad. La iglesia debe prepararse, santificarse y ser restaurada para tal encuentro.

TÍTULO: CIELOS ABIERTOS CONTRA LA IDOLATRÍA TEXTO: Ap. 19:11-16 2 Co. 6:16 Ap. 5: 11-13 1 Co. 10:14/20 Lev. 26: 1 1 Ts. 1: 9 Lev. 19: 4 1 Jn. 5: 11 2 Cr. 14: 2-4 1 P. 4:3 2 Cr. 34: 3-7 Sal. 115:4 Sal. 96: 5 2 Cr. 7: 11-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trayendo Tu Futuro Al Presente

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Dios busca a un tipo de persona que sabe traer su futuro a su presente y eso es vivir proféticamente

TÍTULO: TRAYENDO TU FUTURO AL PRESENTE TEXTO: Jer. 29:11 1.- ¿QUÉ ES VIVIR PROFÉTICAMENTE? Para entender lo que es vivir proféticamente primero debemos tener claro lo que es la profecía. Profecía es mucho más que anunciar un evento futuro antes que ocurra. Profecía es la voz de Dios puesta en ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal