Sermons on One Flesh:

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 6, 2008

a look at Solomon’s answer to the meaning of life what it is, what it isn’t

Intro: they say the most asked question in life is what is the meaning of life? Solomon of all people being the wisest man in the world gave most of his life trying to find the answer to the question. His book, Ecclesiastes basically is his survey on the question, and his findings. Today, taking ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three-Fold Duty Of The Believer

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

An outline Of scriptures that teach us the three things that make us good stewards.

******Sermon Outline******* The Three-Fold Duty Of Life Appropiation, Formation, and Donation. 1) Appropiation (taking)... a) Cup of salvation- Psa 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. b) Instruction-Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 19, 2008

What is it that drives your day, day in and day out. Do you feel that you are merely walking around in circles or just passing yourself by. God has a specific vision for each of us. What is yours?

Where Are You Going? Proverbs 29:18 Intro How many of you know where you are going today? Really, do you know where you are going? I am not talking about for lunch or dinner here. I am talking about what drives your day; day in and day out. Some of you probably feel like you pass yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

The Greatness Of God's Love

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon explore’s just how deep God’s love really is for His children.

“The Greatness of God’s Love” Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT) INTRODUCTION We are taught very young age – God is love Bible tells us that GOD IS LOVE Jesus loves me this I know…bible tells me so But, I am not for sure that we grasp THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S LOVE It is so great I don’t think it can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007

Have you ever considered all that Mary Sacrifice in order to be the mother of God. She gave up her reputation, the possibility of Marriage, even her own body in order to carry out God’s Plan. What are you willing to sacrifice?

The Cost of Sacrifice 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

A Dry And Thirsty Land Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

God’s judgment should leave us longing for the thirst quenching eternal spring of life.

Joel 1:8-20 “A Dry and Thirsty Land” • Vs. 8 God wanted His people to mourn over their sin. • Vs. 9 They could no longer offer the daily grain and drink offerings. o Unless the people repented these offerings were meaningless and empty to God. Isaiah 1:11-15 (NASB95) 11 “What are your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven & Earth 1: In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2008

The first sermon in a series on "bringing heaven, (God’s rule, the Kingdom of God) on earth". Adam and Eve, humankind, were placed on this earth with a missional purpose right from the start.

Heaven & Earth 1- "In the beginning" 1 "In the beginning" 1.1 Adam & Eve had commission right from the start 1.2 Perfect world when humans placed? yes- "it was v good!" Gen 1 hints Gen 1 ’darkness’ ’the deep’ chaos. Ps 29. Leviathan Is 27:1 1:28 "fill & subdue" clear in Gen 2, 3 serpent Eden is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Christmas Wise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Ice Cream Melt

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Moving away from Gos is bad

Why does ice cream melt The law of entropy Acts 2:24 says it. “But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.” I love that language. We tend to think of dying and coming back to life as being impossible. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Creative Word And Spiritual Formation

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

God has purpose for us.

The Creative Word and Spiritual Formation Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Form - tohuw (to’-hoo); from an unused root ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abiding Presence Of The Triune God Is Our Peace

Contributed by Asiri Perera on May 18, 2008

The permanent abode of God in us in his full deity as Father, Son & Holy Spirit is our peace

The abiding presence of the triune God is our Peace Jn 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Illustration Parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, a state ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Methodist

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Why is your soul so valuable? Deal or No Deal – Cases=none more special Inside matters, not outside

Deal or No Deal 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. However, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome Home Son

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 22, 2007

A Funeral service for a person who accepted Christ on his death bed.

Welcome Home son ( a funeral Service) Luke 15:17-24 Good evening we are all here to to mourn the passing of Tatang. But more importantly to celebrate and thank the Lord Jesus Christ, for the life that He gave Tatang, and the time we shared his life, Truly God has given and he hath taken away… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Baptist