Sermons on New Vessels:

Nineteen Ways To Be Strong In Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2004

When we show people their worth, value, and importance by believing in them, we show grace. We validate people by assisting them in the ministry of building the kingdom of God and His righteousness. After this kind of affirmation, few persons will label u

Nineteen Ways to Be Strong in Grace (2 Tim 2:1) "Be strong in the grace that it is in Christ Jesus." (2 Tim 2:1) Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003

Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist

6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Sexes

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Insights into the differences between men and women...and how to keep the casualties in the battle at a minimum.

Battle of the Sexes by Randy A. Croft Several years ago, the United States Government wasted $18,000,000 over something as small as a hyphen. The Readers Digest reported the incident and said that a hyphen was omitted when instructions were fed to a computer which was to guide a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scarlet Line

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

The two young men of Israel sent to spy out Jericho assured the harlot who hid them from the enemy that she and her family would be spared if she placed a scarlet line (or rope) in her window when the Israelites attacked the city.

THE SCARLET LINE "And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window." Joshua 2:21 Joshua sent two young men of Israel to Jericho to spy out the city. The men went to the house of Rahab, a harlot, and lodged there. The king of Jericho, hearing of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002

This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Ship Lolipop

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 18, 2002

A New Year’s message to challenge listeners to follow God’s will in the New Year

The Good Ship Lollipop Jonah 1: 1 – 7 ( I read this anology in a book a while back and thought it wourl preach). Here we, the first Sunday in the year 2000, the long awaited day has finally arrived. We find ourselves embarking on a journey into the unknown and we are launching into a new era. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 23, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This is also a New Year’s Sermon. This sermon looks at three types of people. Which category are you?

Sunday Morning December 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#6] (New Year¡¦s) TO BE OR NOT TO BE? 1 Corinthians 2:10-3:4 Introduction: 1. Every year on the Sunday before New Year¡¦s I preach a sermon about how we should approach the New Year. I¡¦m going to do the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 24, 2002

This outline sets forth the truth that praise is the noblest act of worship which prepares our hearts to serve Him and effectively witness of His love to the world.

THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 A new year suggests a new start, thus this time of the year we give thought to making resolutions designed to enrich and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

2003: It's About Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 26, 2002

We are all part of God’s plan at a point on His timeline. If God is central in our lives, our lives are meaningful, whether we grasp that or not. Today, we will look at 5 different lives which converged at a point in time. We are going to note their di

2003: It’s About Life (Luke 2:21-38) Intro 1. Here we are, ready to mark the passing of another year. 2. Someone once said, "About the time you decide to make the most of your life, most of it is already gone." 3. Indeed, the older you get, the faster the years zoom by. 4. We realize that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, Zechariah 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible