Sermons on One Life To Live By:

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Somebody

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 4, 2007

People everywhere want to know where and how to fit in, the enemy will want you to believe that you do not belong or fit anywhere. Is this outline we can identify who we are, and know our place in the Family of God.

I am Somebody I Corinthians 15:10 1. I am set free **John 8:32 says… And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. **II Corinthians 3:17 says…. Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. ~Adam Clarks Commentary says… No man is truly free: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

Valentines Day Devotional

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Feb 13, 2007

Thanks goodness for Hallmark at Valentines Day. But when it comes to Real Love I believe the bible does a better job than Hallmark can ever hope to do, because it tells us what real love is all about!

Valentine’s Day Devotional ~ I Cor. 13 ~ Well, it’s Valentine’s Day and of course romantics all over the world will be finding clever ways to express their love to their Valentine with chocolates and hearts and roses! I am not a poet – the only poem I know is “Roses are red, violets are blue, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Mouth Of A Raven

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1 – Title: “From The Mouth of A Raven” Introduction: Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? · Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. · He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time when there was a tremendous need for a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Church That Cares

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007

building a community of faith

Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

Did you find Jesus Christ? What does this really mean?

1stBBC We have found the Messiah John 1:35-42 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2010

Message about the knowing the Heart of the Father

Disclaimer: I do a lot of reading. Most is from my studies not sure how much. Title: The Heart of the Father Theme: Show that what was missed by the “other brother was the heart of the father” Text: Luke 15 Luke 15:1-3 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009

Jesus can act as Messiah when He is approached by humans who admit their blindness, weakness and sin; so we must admit decades of blindness in our human development policies.

November 16, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Deeds without knowledge are blind, and knowledge without love is sterile.” As Luke portrays Jesus making his pilgrimage to the Holy City whose inhabitants will murder him, He finally responds to one who is publicly calling him The Messiah–Son of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:45-53

Denomination: Catholic

Accessing The Power Of The Cross By Faith, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

we accessthe power of the cross by faith. The cross of Jesus offers no power for those who do not believe in that which had taken place there.

Pictures of the Cross Part 4 Review: Lets review the three messages preached so far First- The tree that dwarfs all trees Second- Why the cross and not some other form of death? Third- Repentance and the Spirit of God grants access to the power of the cross And the title of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

And The Gospel Goes On Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Guide Through Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008

Only the Lord can be trusted to be our guide in such a troubled future.

OUR GUIDE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES “But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock; And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalms 78:52-53 (NKJV) A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

If I Had Known

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 18, 2005

The manner in which we give service to others determines whether we are sheep or goats.

If I Had Known – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: From the time we are very little we are taught to sort things putting like things together. I had a bag of marbles when I was a kid and I would dump them all out on the carpet in my room and sort out the “cat’s eye” marbles from the rest because the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Between Risk And Reward

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it?

20, August 2006 Dakota Community Church Between Risk and Reward Introduction: We get a little older and risk taking becomes more difficult! When we do get out of the boat it doesn’t always go well. We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authority Of Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible