Sermons on Noble Men:

Defeat Is Not Necessarily The Final Word

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

As we study these chapters we will learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, we will learn how to make a Comeback.

"DEFEAT, IS NOT NECESSARILY THE FINAL WORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, some just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy passageway, and others, turn their defeat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The Messianic implications of Acts 2

The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Pastor's Wife To Prostitute: And Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2004

Looks at Gomer and how we are like her.

It seemed like a life time ago and when he thought about it it was a different life. She had been so beautiful on their wedding day. She was a radiant young bride and he was an aspiring man of God. They had their entire lives ahead of them and they had such great dreams and hopes for their ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Know All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Bread Enough For All

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2004

PENTECOST 13(A) - There is bread enough for all: for those who are outside and through faith in Jesus alone.

THERE IS BREAD ENOUGH FOR ALL Matthew 15:21-28 - August 29, 2004 - Pentecost 13 MATTHEW 15:21-28 21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

You Need A Little Love In Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

1st in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin a new sermon series. You would think that since on average I’ve preached 2 sermons each week, and typically taught one class each week for the last 20 years that I would have dealt with the section of scripture I am going to begin sharing with you this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Asks: Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2004

PENTECOST 14(A) - When Jesus asks, "Who do you say I am?" by grace the believer responds: Christ, the Son of the living God and Christ our solid, enduring Rock!

JESUS ASKS, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Matthew 16:13-20 - September 5, 2004 - Pentecost 14 MATTHEW 16:13-20 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

We are created social beings. Friendships are one of the Lord’s great blessings. This is a look at the traits of true friendship as revealed in the Scriptures.

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2004

What does it take, and what does it mean to belong to a Family, especially the Family of God?

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY by Pastor James May The greatest institution that God gave to man is the family unit. The family is where we are trained, taught, and learn to know that we belong. Every member of the family, whether there are a few, or many, develops a sense of belonging that gives them a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible