Sermons on New Character:

The Test

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

Take a test to see how well you live for Jesus

PS.26:1-2 ; 1 COR.11:28 & 31 ; 2 COR.13:5 "THE TEST" * We want to look first in the book of Psalms and see what David is telling us! * The word "integrity" means: innocence, perfection, simplicity, upright. A) In v.1 David is saying, "Lord, look through and through, make a minute survey, put me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

The requirements of taking a standing for Christ

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 14 “Standing Tall When It Counts” Acts 6:8-7:60 “Death reveals who we really are. Consider the famous French philosopher Voltaire, who … boasted, “In twenty years Christianity will be no more. My single hand shall destroy the edifice it took twelve apostles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Spirit Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What does it really mean to "walk in the Spirit?"

Revisiting "Walking in The Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-26) We can view "walking in the Spirit" in differing ways. One concise way to summarize the process I call the "5 Habits of Truly Spiritual Christians." They are implied in this text (as well as surrounding context), though some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dying In The Dungeon Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Discouragement is one of the greatest challenges that the church faces

Dying in the Dungeon of Discouragement Numbers 13:26 - 14 (Selected verses) June 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. Down but not out A. People who seemed hopeless: Cripple him – Sir Walter Scott, Deafen him – Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bury him in snow and give him a seemingly hopeless war – George Washington, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Loss

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

The costs to those who walk away or never had a commitment to Jesus Christ

The Cost of Loss What is the cost of walking away from God? Count the cost were are told of any endeavor we involve ourselves in. Tonight I want us to consider several costs to the person who does not know, or walks away from their commitment to Christ. These are not in any order, but all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

C-Ing The Value Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 1, 2001

Conditions for, Consequences of and Conclusions to attaining wisdom

What would you ask for if you could have anything in the world? What would be the one thing that added to your life, would impact your life the greatest? What would you say? Money? Power? For those with small children maybe peace. Some desire popularity and prestige. You know that actually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Pillars Of Christian Happiness

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

FINDING HAPPINESS AS A CHRISTIAN

TWO PILLARS OF HAPPINESS - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. {7} For we brought nothing into <this> world, <and it is> certain we can carry nothing out. {8} And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. INTRO: Happiness as a Christian rests on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things That Never Change

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Jan 4, 2001

5 Things that never change. Good mid-week sermon.

5 Things that never change Heb. 13:8 Intro: In a world full of changes, it’s nice to know that some things will never change. What are some things that will change. 1. God never changes A. Heb. 13:8 and B. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not.” 2. God’s Word never changes A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Letting your light shine.

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light of the world" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001

Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God 's Way Of Holiness

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon describing the need for and way to holy living.

1 Peter 1:13-21 I can remember as a young child going over my Grandfather=s land. We were either Squirrel hunting or something to that nature but we would travel all back on his many acres of woods. Back in those old woods there would be clearly what was once some kind of road. It was clearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Watching

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001

Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Matthew 18:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ