Sermons on One Flesh:

"Why God Gave Us Mothers?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 15, 2007

There is a "Mother’s Day Message" in this "Palm Sunday" text. Why did Jesus ask his disciples to bring the Mother Donkey along? Five important conclusions regarding being a godly mother.

Title: “Why God gave us Mothers?” Introduction: If you are familiar with the Bible you will immediately notice that the text that I have chosen is usually only referred to on Palm Sunday. You have probably never seen this passage used for a Mother’s Day message. Jesus has told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Coming A Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 6 in a series of 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life There is Coming a Day James 5:1-12 We have heard for many, many years about the coming of the Lord. We have heard that it could be today, tomorrow, or sometime down the road. I believe that we all have heard this fact, but few in the world today, really expect Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 7 of 7 in a series called Living the Christian Life - based out of James

Living the Christian Life The Power of Prayer James 5:13-20 The late Jake Hess sang a song with the Statesmen Quartet many times many years ago that said, “Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” That’s been the entire theme to the book of James – faith in Jesus Christ leads us ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bail - Out Father Series

Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004

This message illustrates that many people seek a relationship with God simply to get out of some troulbe, but God wants a healthy Father/son relationship with us.

THE BAIL-OUT FATHER I SAMUEL 4:1-11 When we began this series we were talking about how the world’s dysfunctional view of fatherhood has effected our view of our heavenly Father. We have already talked about the absent father and the child support father. Today we will talk about the bail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul-Searching Questions

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

These are questions that a person hungry for God should ask himself. These questions when answered honestly should stir your heart to seek a deeper walk with God. I trust they will prick the conscience and prod hearts to seek the Lord with renewed diligen

Questions to Ask Yourself When Seeking Personal Revival Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. Salvation A. Have I ever come to a place of repentance from sin? B. Have I surrendered every part of my life to Christ? C. Does the Holy Spirit presently bear witness with my spirit that I am a child of God? D. Is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Putting On Christ

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

It is both difficult and easy in accepting Christ. Once done we begin to grow and finally after much study begin - "Putting on Christ "

Putting on Christ While our natural hearts desire is to have our own way - being centered on money, ambition and pleasure our hearts as Christians hope to acquire - Integrity, Honesty, Chastity and and the good Christian Principals that Christ so inspired us to possess. Through Christ’s own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005

Whether as members of the church or government we have a responsibility to take care of the poor. Let’s look at what God’s Word has to say about those who neglect or oppress the poor.

The rich continue to get richer and the poor get poorer. I have no problem with the rich who work for their wealth, but the problem lies with those who gain wealth at the expense of the poor. In our state for instance, our governor scaled back the $5 billion medicaid program for the poor. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You've Got The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 23, 2004

The devil is afraid of the Holy Ghost. Unfortunately, so is most of the modern day church. There’s no need to be afraid of having the Holy Ghost come upon you because He is already in you.

You’ve Got the Holy Ghost TEXT – John 14:17 The same spirit that raise Jesus from the dead lives in you. The same spirit that lived in Jesus lives in you. You’ve got the Holy Ghost! 1 Corinthians 6:19 says you are the temple of the Holy Ghost. He walks in you. He talks in you. He abides in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Time To Respond Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Time To...".

Series: A Time To¡K (Haggai) [#2] A TIME TO RESPOND Haggai 1:12-15 Introduction: 4 year old Jason was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn¡¦t catch, and handed the peach to him. Thinking his ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Grow And So Do Christians Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

God moves powerfully and lovingly in our lives to give us faith and to nurture that faith.

Mark 4: 26-29 “Seeds Grow and So Do Christians” INTRODUCTION When does a miracle become invisible? It becomes invisible when it becomes commonplace. This parable talks about the miracle of growing seed. A farmer plants a hard, dead seed in the ground, and a few months later returns and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Healing Touch In A Helpless Situation

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

At times there seems to be little that we can hope for in our lives. These are scary times. God comes to us in these circumstances, gives us hope, and changes things.

Matthew 9:18-26 “A Healing Touch in a Hopeless Situation” INTRODUCTION The loss of a job without any prospects of a replacement, a grim diagnosis with no encouragement of a positive outcome, a shattered relationship with no expectations for forgiveness and reconciliation, and a financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005

This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicles Of Daniel #10: Bringing Down The Help

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

THE LIVING GOD RESPONDS TO OUR DEVOTION!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #10: BRINGING DOWN THE HELP OF HEAVEN DANIEL 10: 1 – 11: 1 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The Beatles: “Help” Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Our Great God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2003

Indeed we must “forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2) but as we thank Him for all these blessings, let us not forget to thank Him for Himself.

THANKFUL FOR OUR GREAT GOD “Now therefore, our God, we thank Thee and praise Thy glorious Name.” I Chronicles 29:13. (NASB) Indeed we must “forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2) but as we thank Him for all these blessings, let us not forget to thank Him for Himself. THANKFUL FOR GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:13

Denomination: Baptist