Sermons on Obedience And Transformation:

Turns In The Path To Life

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2010

Life is a journey that takes us down many paths, but there is only path that leads to Heaven and eternal life. We have to find it at the foot of the Cross.

Turns in the Path to Life Wednesday, February 03, 2010 By Pastor James May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Testing God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011

Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship Part 5 Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011

This message continues with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 5: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Numbers 12; Matthew 11:27-30 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three traits: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love Affair With The Faithful Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 31, 2011

We are called to love all people and to serve all people, but we are especially called to love and serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are to have a love affair with the faithful.

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FAITHFUL A Love Affair – 2 1 John 3:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing our study titled “A Love Affair.” Last time we looked at loving the Father and today we will be talking about loving the Faithful – the church, our fellow believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

How Can I Triumph Over False Teaching? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011

Christian’s response to false teachers. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: TWO PHRASES TO NOTE: "The last hour” (vs 18a) "The antichrist” (vs 18b) SIGNS OF FALSE TEACHERS: They depart the Church (vs 18-19) They deny the faith (vs 20-25) They deceive believers (vs 26-29) ENCOURAGING WORDS: Abide - stay close (vs 28a) Appear - stay alert (vs ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Brethren

Answering The Scoffers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2011

In this sermon, we discuss Peter's answer to the scoffers who said that Jesus was not coming again. We learn about our need to be prepared always for His return.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who was preaching to a packed church about the second coming. 1. He wound up to a fever pitch and quoted Jesus’ promise, “I am coming soon!” 2. He preached some more and said even more loudly, “I am coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Sheep Do Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to be a good sheep for the Good Shepherd

• Right after Jesus’ healing a man born blind on the Sabbath and the heated encounter with the Pharisees over breaking the Sabbath Jesus points out that He is only doing what any shepherd would do for his sheep. • One of the most intimate pictures of Jesus we find in Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

The Book Of The Law Was Found

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all other societies of the past is lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2011

If our prayer is ever going to be effective we must learn to pray like Jesus prayed.

April 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 22:39-46 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying Like Jesus I want to share with you once again this week on the subject of prayer. Last week we saw the 1) the purpose of prayer… 2) the pattern for prayer… 3) persistence in prayer… 4) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Authority Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011

The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the idea espoused that because times have changed the Bible does not fit our day. The truth, of course is just the opposite.

“The Authority of the Word of God.” Matthew 5:17-20 The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Place In The Land Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

if judgment comes upon the land - who's fault is it?

This sermon is indebted to the work of Crawford Loritts and a sermon he preached at a mission conference in Norfolk, VA March 1992. 2Chronicles 7:11-16 This Is Who We Are, Part 3 Our Place in the Land There is a new breed of detective show today. One with more brain and less brawn. These cops ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power To Become Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010

This message talks about the doctrine of sanctification and how it helps us become all who we were intended to be in our struggle with the sin nature. The outline is 1-What Is Sanctification, 2-Why Be Sanctified, 3-Who Provides, and 4-How To Become Sanct

From The Problem to the Solution THE POWER TO BECOME This morning, I want to continue our sermon series entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And I trust that this has been an immense help in your spiritual lives, because the truth of the matter is that you're either having problems, have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Response To Sin (Part 2 Of 2) The Intercession Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 16 of the series. When Ezra returns in 458 b.c., the king has decreed that all temple expenses will be covered by the government of Transeuprhates. Sadly, while God has arranged for their every need, the people have not prepared their hearts. The l

The Book of Ezra Study #16 (Ezra 9:6-15) Response to Sin (Part II: The Intercession of the Priest) INTRODUCTION: • By the time we come to Ezra chapters 7 -10, we must reorient ourselves as to what is the situation of the Jews. • By the time we come to chapter 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned The Hard Way

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 8, 2010

4 Lessons Joshua and the people of God had to learn the hard way.

These are the nominees for the Chevy Nova Award. This is given in honor of the GM’s fiasco in trying to market this car in Central and South America. "No va" means, in Spanish, "No go." 1. An American T-shirt maker in Miami printed shirts for the Spanish market which promoted the Pope’s visit. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 10, 2010

The entire congregation of the people grumbled against Moses and they were determined to pull him down. But the people made one big Mistake. They forgot that MOSES WAS NEVER IN CHARGE – GOD WAS!

Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC Preached Sunday August 8, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Installation Service of Pastor Reginald Hamilton New Hope Baptist Church, Childress, TX (Sermon modified – originally delivered by my father the Rev. Frank W. Lawson, Sr., Who is now retired - Former ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:25-38

Denomination: Baptist