Sermons on Of Faith:

Obtaining Our Guaranteed Inheritance In Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul discloses a progression in the Christian pilgrimage to the Ephesian believers in that they had Heard the Truth then Believed in Jesus and went on to be Sealed by the Spirit.

HEARD, BELIEVED, SEALED Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. What a wonderful day it was for the first disciples of the risen, ascended and glorified Jesus. It was the inauguration of the Church of Christ. But what does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean to us nearly 2,000 years on from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1)

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1) Illustration:Why did only one cleansed leper return to thank Jesus? The following are nine suggested reasons why the nine did not return: One waited to see if the cure was real. One waited to see if it would last. One said he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life On The Cross

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

How can the modern professional cope with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and irrelevance?

Faced with the challenge of Corinth, Paul rolled up his sleeves and got right down to basics. He determined to put aside all other practical and doctrinal issues and focused entirely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. But why does Paul mention ’Him crucified’, and not ’Him resurrected’? Because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible: Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The benefits of knowing and believing God’s promises in His Word.

The Bible: Standing On The Promises (Hebrews 4:1-2) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/standing.html] The last time I spoke, I emphasized the importance of learning God’s Word. Jesus Himself said in John 8:31-32 that only believers who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For It Is Time

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

God help us not to get weary in well doing.

Introduction: What should we think of a farmer who allowed his finest field to lie fallow year after year? Yet men neglect their souls; besides being unprofitable, these inward fields become full of weeds and exceedingly foul. Israel had sinned against God in several areas, which I believed was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Paths/Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRENGTH AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY

BIG IDEA: RIGHTEOUSNESS IS WORTH IT - BOTH NOW AND FOREVER! (THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY) INTRODUCTION: Poem by Robert Frost - "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.... I took the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE

BIG IDEA: THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE I. (:1-3) WAIT ON THE LORD FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY SO THAT FAITH MIGHT BE VINDICATED "Let me not be ashamed" David’s historical context was more one of needing deliverance from physical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hanging On Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLINGING TO HOPE IN PROLONGED TIMES OF TROUBLE

BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE IN PROLONGED TIMES OF TROUBLE Context: Trouble in the form of unwarranted persecution 7 STEPS: I. (:1-3) TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD “In Thee, O Lord, I have taken refuge” Goal: "Let me never be ashamed" (chiastic structure) A. 2 Reasons for Hope 1. The righteousness of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hanging On By A Thread

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES I. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN = A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPY A. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin) B. The Pain of it All (:4-8) C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9) The Lord sees: My Desires My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Continued Hope In God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 2) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 42 as a unit) (Review of Questions from Psalm 42) I. (:1) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH

BIG IDEA: THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH (:1-4) INTRODUCTION: THIS WORD OF WISDOM APPLIES TO EVERYONE A. Exhortation to Listen Carefully (Listen Up!) "Hear this" "Give ear" B. Scope of Application (No Partiality) 1. Worldwide Application "all peoples" "all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible