Sermons on New You:

The Love Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

The love of God is revealed in His willing sacrifice of His own Son for unworthy man.

The Love of God TEXT: John 3:11-16 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus rides into the city on the donkey.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: “President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2003

This passage draws out six keys to reaching the goal of our walk with Christ.

Analogy: Our walk with Christ is like a journey through the woods. How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life: Questions to ask. . . 1. Do I know what my destination is? - v. 12 - “press on.” - v. 13 - “one thing I do.” - v. 14 - “I press on.” - v. 21 - The goal: to be like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Paul Stacy on Aug 4, 2004

Three basic requirements for revival

Revival – Ps. 85: 1 - 6 I. Concern A. For ourselves 1. Are we as close to God as we were? – Ps. 51: 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Is Not Fatal Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003

An exposition of Mark 6 focusing on Jesus’ "failure" to teach at Nazareth and what he actually taught to us in the process.

Failure Is Not Fatal Mark 6:1–13 INTRODUCTION Jesus taught a lesson in everything that he did during his earthly ministry. During both good times and bad, Jesus taught. In the text of Mark 6 we see Jesus using failure to teach us a lesson. MAIN BODY I. Accepting Failure Mark 6:1–5 A. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Characters With Suicidal Tendencies

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

How we can be freed from suicidal tendencies using those in the Biblical that past through it.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Jn 10:10 INTRO: I. THOSE THAT COMIITED SUICIDE A. Judas Mt. 27:3-5 1)Withdrawal (a)when you separate - Satan tries to take our 2)Betrayal & hurt those you love the most (a)Jesus had been his best friend & brother 3)Didn’t know how to say:”I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Condition And Promise Of Wisdom

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002

God promises to provide to His children wisdom; but there are some conditions that need to be met.

Wisdom--something all of us need but can never seem to get enough of. Is it available to us, or just a select few Christians? Is there a price to be paid to receive it? Let’s see what the word of God has to say in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2. The Condition (vv. 1-4)--Notice the Verbs: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Roads We Travel

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus made a difference to those He met along the way. We should too.

THE ROADS WE TRAVEL John 4: 1-26 INTRODUCTION: That, too, was a moment of amazing grace and Holy Communion. · This woman, too, (like Josh) felt unworthy. and she, too, wasn’t real sure that this encounter with Jesus was legal. · She, too, was accustomed to being sneered at, talked about, looked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who? Why? How?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Mennonite

When We Doubt

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

What should we do when we doubt God and how does He respond to that doubt when we bring it to His attention?

Text: Luke 7:18-35 ETS: John sends messengers to Christ. ESS: God does not get angry over honest doubt in the life of a believer. OSS: God’s children will not be afraid when they doubt him. PQ: What does God do when we doubt? UW: Actions Introduction: I. Who is likely to doubt God? A. Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 6, 2001

Never look back, keep pressing foward.

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 I. HER DANGER WAS GREAT. “Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY

BIG IDEA: DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY I. DIET FOR PURITY = GOD’S WORD A. (:9,11,16) God’s Word B. (:10) God’s commandments C. (:12,16) God’s statutes D. (:13) God’s ordinances E. (:14) God’s testimonies F. (:15) God’s precepts / ways II. DISCIPLINE FOR PURITY = DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible