Sermons on Nearness To God:

The Corrupt Church - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

The Corrupted Church – Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 > For the past month we have asked the question, “What kind of church are we?” The very reason for asking such a question is to see if we are, in fact, what God wants. > We are looking at the 7 churches found in the Revelation and characterizing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Consistent Church - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Victory Worth The Stink?

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

A Message about the "Sacred Oaks" In Our Churches.

“Is The Victory Worth The Stink”. Text. Isa 1:29-31. Intro: Big black cat with a white stripe. There was a pastor and his wife and family on vacation with some friends. And all of a sudden, a little boy came up and shouted Mrs.,Man, Mrs. ,Man!a big black cat is eating busters food. A cat with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Identification Tags

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2008

We might ask, "Do others see Jesus in me?"

OUR IDENTIFICATION TAGS Text: Acts 11:19-26 Intro: What’s in your wallet-- Driver License, Credit Cards, other items of identification? What’s in your "safe place"--social security card, food store cards, medical condition identification bracelet or necklace? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Men, our families desperately need us to "be a man." What does that mean, exactly? The Bible provides us four descriptions of what it means to "be a man."

BE A MAN Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Introduction: •“Quit you like men” means “Be a man” •What does it mean to be a man? Body: 1. Be a Protector – Mark 3:27 •Protect them physically oCrime: ¼ million child abductions every year 1,700,000 adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cross

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 8, 2007

- EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from cruciate: cross "from the cross" -Following OT prophecy to it’s fulfillment in the NT

Lk 23:55-24:8 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 12-22 Gen 1:3 - If the light is It is because God said ‘Let there be light.’ so sad soul, take comfort, nor forget That sunrise never failed us yet. - There is darkness before the sunrise - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Guide Through Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 8, 2008

Anyone planning a journey into a perilous area where they have never been would be wise to carefully select an experienced guide.

OUR GUIDE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES “But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock; And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalms 78:52-53 (NKJV) A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

High Strung

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008

Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think i

Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think it’ll go away if we just sweep it under the rug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day 2008 Lessons From A Famous Father

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2008

Miles of distance and centuries of time separate us from King David. He was a king and we are commoners. Still, despite the distance and the differences we can learn much about being fathers in this present day by looking at this father of long ago.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Please Help Us Rescue People"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

Evangelism is at the heart of the Gospel. This lesson will show "Why" we need to share our faith.

Our new book “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure” will be out of editing next week and then into production for 3 weeks. It will hopefully be finished by December 21st. With any book there are always testimonies and I am very thankful for those people who were able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-10

Free Wedding Vows

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 14, 2012

Wedding vows rewritten here and there

Wedding Vows <Opening Prayer> John 2:11 - This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God and in the face of this company, to join together this Man and this Woman in the bonds of Holy Matrimony; which is an honorable ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit Changes Everything

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2012

Day of Pentecost & the Holy Spirit coming and what it means for us today

This Stammering Tongue One day during his great mission in London, Mr. Moody was holding a meeting in a theater packed with a most select audience. Noblemen and noblewomen were there in large numbers, and a prominent member of the royal family was in the royal box. Mr. Moody arose to read the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Know Yourself (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012

This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Anglican

Zach

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010

Can any church or individual really commit to change as a way of life?

Luke 19: 1 – 10 / Zach There was once a fitness center that offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. Then, he would hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who could squeeze ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed