Sermons on Not My Fault:

Fulfilling Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 3, 2005

Four essential attitudes for fulfilling your God-given dream. First sermon in four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God".

William Carrey, considered by many to be the human catalyst behind the modern missions movement, used to say, "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." This month we’re going to talk about people in God’s Word who lived this very way of life; people who dreamed big for God. By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Relationship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2005

The church covenant is important: not the sign on the wall, but the relationships involved.

God’s Glorious Church The Covenant Relationship 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction “Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonicans which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Slaves Of Sin To Slaves Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 16, 2005

From slaves of sin to slaves of God

This section continues Paul’s discussion of sanctification by reminding his readers of their past slavery to sin and their new slavery to righteousness. He wants them to live in submission to their new master, Jesus Christ, and not be entantagled again with the sins that characterized their old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Five Crowns Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

This is a simple study concerning crowns. We have the possibility of receiving several different crowns in heaven. These are those crowns.

The Five Crowns 1Thes 2:19; 1 Cor 9:25; 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4 Introduction The Bible talks about five different crowns that are rewards to the faithful Christian. I had a deacon one time that said "I don’t like talk about rewards, crowns and the like; I am not serving the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

Are Miracles Really True? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2005

God is still a God of miracles.

SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JUDGES 6:11-13 TITLE: “ARE MIRACLES REALLY TRUE?” INTRODUCTION: A. There’s an old story about a skeptic who continually challenged a local preacher. The skeptic loved to try to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Come To Call Sinners

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 2 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 9:9-13 “I Am Come to Call Sinners” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 3, 2005 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Hooters? If you’re thinking that I’m being disrespectful or irreverent, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Need The Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

A sermon reminding us how much we need the church to enhance our growth for the Lord and to enhance the harvest for His kingdom.

There is a golf course in Phoenix, Arizona. They cater to you as if you were a king. It is not open to just anyone, though. Before you can play that course, you have to become a member. There is a big store in Tulsa called SAM’S CLUB that has just about everything you can desire, and it is all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21

Denomination: *other

Do You Know The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2005

A sermon showing that God’s Spirit is holy; an attribute we so often fail to remember. We discuss the absolute need to rely upon the Spirit or we will be powerless as Christians.

A man who was raised in the city bought a farm and moved to the country. He soon bought a cow. When he went to buy the feed for the cow, he was told the best way to use it for maximum milk. Several weeks later, the man came back to the store and said there was something wrong with the feed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Immeasurable Difference Between Our 'deservings' And Our 'receivings' Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 10, 2005

What is written in big letters all over the book of Jonah is God’s great grace and patience; His amazing mercy and kindness. How little we deserve it; in fact we don’t deserve it at all. As Richard Baxter put it: “What an astonishing thought it will be to

JONAH CHAPTER THREE INTRODUCTION During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay, the work fell badly behind schedule because a number of workers had accidentally fallen from the scaffold to their deaths. The engineers and administrators couldn’t come up with a solution ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2005

God desires our shared worship.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY Psalm 96:7-9 S: Worship C: Worshipping in community Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD DESIRES OUR SHARED WORSHIP. ?: How? How do we get it accomplished? KW: Directives TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 96:7-9 three directives we should follow in order to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Mar 19, 2006

Overcoming Discouragement

Between now and Easter we will be looking at the 10 most destructive giants in life. These 10 giants are issues we all face but if left unchecked can cause unnecessary damage and keep us from knowing and experiencing the fullness of God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Permissive Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Five of a series

The Permissive Church Revelation 2:18-29 As we continue this study, let us look back at what we have seen. We have seen the church that needed a second honeymoon, Ephesus. The did what they did out of duty instead of love for the Lord. We saw the church that needed courage, Smyrna. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Novel Idea

Contributed by Andy Smith on Apr 9, 2006

Description of Jesus’ Triumphal ENtry from the raising of Lazarus John 11:45 to John 12:19. as a murder mystery novel witha surprise ending.

A Novel Idea John 11:45 to 12:19 As I was looking at the suggested scriptures in the lectionary; I began to ponder the passage that was suggested. They had suggested the passage that encompassed The Triumphal Entry only (John 12:12-16). But as I looked at it, it seemed so disjointed. As I began ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Easter Miracle Isn't Found In The Tomb

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2006

This sermon examines the effect that the empty grave had on the women who first arrived at the tomb on Easter morning.

April 16, 2006 Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran