Sermons on Negativity:

The Devil's Worst Nightmare

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

Stop running from the devil. He should be running from you. Learn how Gideon became his enemies nightmare. Christians should be the devil’s worst nightmare.

The Devil’s Worst Nightmare Pastor Jamie Wright * August 3, 2003* Maranatha Fellowship Church Judges 7:13-15 (KJV) Gideon went down to the enemy’s camp and the enemy was having a nightmare about Gideon. It is time for the church to understand we have been positioned to charge the gates of hell ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

What did Jabez expect from God when he prayed? What did he receive from God? Examine with me the prayer of Jabez and how his example of faith can help increase our faith.

The Prayer of Jabez Text: I Chronicles 4:9-10 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 2 – Worship: You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. HOW DO WE LIVE A LIFE OF WORSHIP, A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD? “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Eating At Jesus' Table

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 31, 2004

Description of the Last Supper for celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

I. The Last Supper was a Passover meal. A. It was traditionally eaten in Jerusalem 1. After dark 2. Except the diaspora – they could eat where they were B. It was a family gathering 1. In a home – hence the need for Jesus to find a room 2. The elders (father or grandfather) usually lead the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Only Takes One Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 27, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

Do you remember “that kid” in school who always messed things up for everyone else? One spit wad and the whole class was in trouble. One person can ruin a good thing for everyone. Read Romans 5:12-21. * Messed up for EVERYONE This is a bad news/good news situation. Paul is saying, “Hey I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A challenge for the church not just to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. When we put in our offering, does God get the idea that we’re obeying because of love, or that we’re dragging our feet?

Stewardship IV - The attitude in giving Purpose: To challenge our people to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. 1. Our attitude says a lot about our actions. A husband might go to a "chick" movie with his wife, but he might go with a negative attitude, making lots of comments and huffing his way ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

True Discipleship

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2003

Jesus asks: Will you come and follow me?

Stiffkey/ Thornage 06-04-03 The True Cost of Discipleship - John 12:24-26 Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931) was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

Upside Down, Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Making Good/Godly Decisions

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004

This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

How To Conquer Complaining

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 26, 2004

An outline on how to conquer complaining

How to Conquer Complaining By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 2:14-16 „X Story of the man who wanted to become a monk „X Could only say two words per year „X First year ¡V ¡§Nasty food¡¨ „X Second year ¡V ¡§Bad bed¡¨ „X Third year ¡V ¡§I quit¡¨ „X The master monk said, ¡§I am not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I - Nvest Myself (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith that trusts God’s confidence in me.

Invest Myself Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 5 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 17, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith … Recognize my Net Worth … Invest Myself... Experience a faith that trusts God’s confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Words

Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003

The words of our mouth can set the course of our life

Proverbs 18:4,6,20,21. Verse 4. The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the well spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Verse 6. A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. Verse 20. A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth and with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:4-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Factors That Promote Genuine Holiness #1 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 11, 2006

Series No. 1: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

LIVE HOLY LIVES Four Factors that Promote Genuine Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-25 Late one evening an interesting conversation took place in a college dormitory room. One student posed the question, "What do you want to be?" Several different responses were thrown out by various students. Some thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 11: What We Believe About Eschatology

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Eschatology literally means “the study of last things. 2. Two doctrineal sections of Eschatology. a. The study of God’s final judgments and the eternal state, Heaven and Hell. b. Future events on earth (Rev. 1:19). 3. Abuses in Eschatology. a. Date-setting. b. Making ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19, Titus 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist