Sermons on Not As The Scribes:

Why Shepherds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2004

God’s great wisdom is illustrated in His choice of who to announce the birth of His Son. God chose shepherds, lowly, uneducated shepherd. Ever wonder why?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: LUKE 2: 7---20 I. IF I WERE GOD? If I were God I think I would have sent the most important message of the birth of my son into hands that were not the rough. I would not have called uneducated, lowly shepherd. A. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evaluating The Results

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 1, 2001

Evaluating the Results of God’s Vision

Evaluating the Results The book of Nehemiah divides neatly into two parts. Chapters one through five describe the rebuilding of the wall. From these chapters we learn the process of vision. Chapters six through thirteen describe the finished product. From these chapters we learn the results ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Heart Condition

Contributed by Mike Huss on Dec 9, 2006

What is the condition of your heart.

The heart is the body’s vital organ. But it is also seen as the emotional center of one’s being. The hearts position within our body is a metaphor for the center. The word Heart occurs approximately one thousand times in the bible, but the range of the meaning is great. There is the physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appreciating God's Word

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

When Ezra read the scriptures to the Hebrew people who had not heard it for over 80 years, it changed their lives.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Intro: How many have flown somewhere before? Well, when you get on the plane the attendants go over with you the safety information. I remember the first time I ever flew, I paid close attention to these instructions. I read every word of the booklet in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"The Crucifixion: Through The Eyes Of The Soldiers"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 3, 2006

Many viewed the crucifixion. This message gives the story of the crucifixion "Through The Eyes Of The Soldiers".

“CRUCIFIXION – From The Eyes Of A Soldier” INTRODUCTION: There are many CHARACTERS involved in the crucifixion: · 4 women at cross: Mary, Mary Magdalene, Mary wife of Clopas, Salome (Mary’s sister) … John. · Pilate, Herod … JUDAS who betrayed Jesus … PETER who denied Jesus … BARABBAS who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 21, 2006

The gospel that saves is different from the other gospels that we are warned not to believe in. They still offer a popular message.

1stBBC The gospel of your salvation Eph 1:13 in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,-- in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, How important is this word of truth in ensuring a gospel leading to salvation?! Gal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Prejudiced?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 20, 2005

When we speak of God, we speak of Pure Spirit and not flesh. The definitions of prejudice is only accountable to man and His disbelief in truth and righteousness.

Is God Prejudiced? The first thing I would like to do is give mans meaning of prejudiced. 1. Opinion formed beforehand: a performed opinion, usually an unfavorable one, based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love You, But, I Don't Like You.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 5, 2005

For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.

I Love you, but, I don’t Like You. Psa 78:38-39 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. For he remembered that they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Off The Lights

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 26, 2005

If we are not going to use the lights then we need to turn them off

Turn off the Lights When Not In Use Scripture Reference: Mark 14:37-41 Mark 14:37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs, Wonders And Miracles

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

It seems the religious world is greatly divided on this subject. There are a lot of sincere Christians on both sides of the issue. The important thing is what the Bible teaches on this subject.

SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES HEB. 2:1-4 Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 30, 2006

The most important question any person could ever ask is, "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" Many paths are taken to God today, but there is a way to be saved, and there is but one way to heaven.

www.trumpetoftruthonline.org From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-30 Intro: For preaching the Word of the risen Christ, Paul and Silas were arrested, beaten, scolded, and imprisoned, yet at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Slip-Sliding Away

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-59

Denomination: Church Of God

Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005

Evidence that Christ rose from the Dead

INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Acts 1:4 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be A Teacher?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? The Word of God teaches us how to become a teacher.

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? June 18,2005 I. I have no formal training, so how can I be a teacher? Deuteronomy 6:4-9; - 4, “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. - 5, And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - 6, And you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9