Sermons on Next Generation:

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 25, 2003

Those born of God overcome the world

1 John 5:1-6 PROPOSITION: Whoever is born of God overcomes the world. OBJECTIVE: To live in faith. The Gospel of John and the 3 epistles of John remind the reader that from the beginning, the word of God has become flesh in Jesus Christ. And as in life, this revelation, God’s word, does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Still Have Joy! Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 26, 2003

To enable the people of God to keep joy in their lives.

SUBJECT: WE STILL HAVE JOY! SCRIPTURE: 1Chronicles 4: 9-10 1.) Despite all the things we loose in life, we still have joy. When trouble comes up against you, you got bills coming up behind you, the devil has you botched in on both sides, and stumbling blocks are in front of you, look up be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance And Glory 2

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

Our two text, I believe, may speak to the Idea of Memorial Day.

REMEMBRANCE AND GLORY 2 JOHN 17:20-26/REVELATION 22:12-21 CALL PSALMS 97:1-6/MAY 24,1998 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day Poem by Dick Gayan TRANSITION THOUGHT: Holidays are tough for me. They are tough because they are Holidays, and not Holy Days. Should they be Holy days? I believe so. But, In ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: Remembrance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

Remembering the past enables us to live in the present and have life for the future.

MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBRANCE REVELATION 22:12-21 MAY 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly by Aaron Tippen Well if you ask me where I come from Here’s what I tell everyone I was born by God’s dear grace In an extra-ordinary place Where the stars and stripes and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Man's Sin Means My Death

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003

Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race?

The question that has been often asked, “Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race? Why should all mankind stand under God’s judgment against a basic sinfulness for which none of us is responsible? Is God being just when He places this sinfulness on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Justification Is By Faith, Not By The Law Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

Paul’s study of Faith verse the Law.

GALATIANS # 4 II. The Gospel of Grace Explained 3:1 4:31 A. Justification Is by Faith, Not by the Law 3:10 4:11 1. Believers Are Free from the Law 3:23 4:11 23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Yes Lord!

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

This is my May devotional for my leadership team that examines the need for our obedience and faith to Christ’s calling.

Yes Lord Matthew 9:27-31 Leadership Board Devotional May 13, 2003 Introduction John Newton had received from the Lord some almost unbelievable answers to his petitions, and so he often engaged in "large asking." In support of this practice he would frequently tell the story of a man who asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Doing A Good Work For Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2003

“But Jesus said, ‘Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. She has done what she could’” Mark 14:6, 8a.

Theme: Doing a good work for Christ Text: 1 Chron. 29:10-18; Romans 12:1-8; Mark 14:3-9 Thanksgiving is a very important aspect of our lives and always results in blessing. Every one of us has a reason to be thankful because every one of us has been blessed. Today we want to remember our many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003

Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pslam Of Warfare

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles #1

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

So how do miracles happen, where do they come from?

MIRACLES #1 Miracles have been around since the beginning of the world that was a miracle in of its self. Every age has asked for miracles to assure themselves that God is still around. So how do miracles happen, where do they come from? Who can work miracles and are all the miracles in the world ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-17, John 3:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Miracles #2

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Miracles can be done my others, but we will know they are not from God.

MIRACLES #2 I. Alleged miracles performed by magicians EXODUS 7:10 12 10 So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh,, and thus they did just as the LORD had commanded; and Aaron threw his staff down before Pharaoh and his servants, and it became a serpent. 11 Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Matthew 7:22

Denomination: Christian Church

Hang On To Him

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003

Brief outline from a message given at a nursing home, but suitable for any audience.

Hang on to Him! Psalm 73:23-24 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Four promises from God in this passage: 1. He promises us His Presence (v. 23). 2. He promises His strength and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Counseling The Needy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2003

Allow the Spirit to guide you as you meditate on Scripture and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth in your counseling ministries. He wants to use you to instruct, exhort, encourage and admonish one another for mutual edification. The

? You may or may not have realized it, but last Monday’s (6/26/00) news carried the story that is a very likely candidate for the story of the decade. The New York Times headline proclaimed: “Scientists Complete Rough Draft of Human Genome” The entire human genome has been sequenced; the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Neccessity Of A God Given Vision For The Local Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 25, 2003

This sermon reminds us that the survival and growth of the church is predicated upon the knowledge of its God-given vision.

Introduction: No organization will survive without vision. Apart from vision, individuals will perish. Without vision our children will perish. Without vision, communities will perish. Without vision, churches will perish. Without vision, societies will perish. Without vision, lost souls will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 29:18-19

Denomination: Baptist