Sermons on One Mind:

A Wake Up Call For America

Contributed by Poly Rouse on Aug 9, 2002

A response to the Attack on America

Introduction: · Where is God? - Illustration Where is God? l The same place He was when our country voted to take Prayer out of our Public Schools. l The same place He was when our country voted murder hundreds of thousands of unborn babies each year. l The same place He was when our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dawning Of A New Day"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new vision!

“THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY” (The Leader’s Progress) 2 SAMUEL 2-5 This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new ...read more

The Ellipses Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

This series takes a look at the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This week we look at the gifts Jesus gives to those He calls.

Be a World Changer II The Gifts Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: Today we continue with our look at some events from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. Our focus last week was answering Jesus’ call for us to be saved and to minister for Him. (Discuss the importance of “getting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd's Salvation

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Dec 4, 2001

The "when, where, and how" of receiving Christ was and is available to the least as well as the greatest of men.

A SHEPHERD’S SALVATION Luke 2:8-14 I. The Situation A. They were shepherds 1. They smelled like the animals (maybe goats). 2. They tended the sheep for temple sacrifice. B. They were ceremonially unclean 1. They were necessary for religion. 2. They were neglected by the religious. C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

What is our conscience, how is it shaped and what function does it perform in our lives?

CONSCIENCE CHILDREN’S LESSON 1. Ask for definition of conscience. 2. Read story of Odysseus (Book of Virtues, p.79) a. explain how it is easy and tempting to justify things that go against a person’s conscience b. That’s what Odysseus’s men did c. That’s what we can do if we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

God’s Word, the Bible, is the only reliable mirror that tells us truthfully what we are like before God. Other mirrors may flatter us, but God’s looking glass tells it like it is!

“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL!” James 1:22-25 Introduction: The title of this message is “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall!” Does anybody know where that saying comes from? ( ANSWER: Snow White). The wicked witch in that story sure liked it when the mirror told her that she was the fairest. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A short devotional sermon on the 5 times Jesus tells someone to "Be of good cheer..."

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - Be of Good Cheer TEXT - Matt. 9: 1 - 22 In our text we find a statement mentioned twice. Here are two of the five times Jesus mentions it. They are found in Matt.9:2 and in Matt. 9:22 (in the Greek). The statement is "BE OF GOOD CHEER" God is saying," BE HAPPY!" It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

We must be dedicated to the church.

Dedication Nehemiah 12 1. Inhabitation (11:1-12:26) Never underestimate the importance of simply being physically present in the place where God wants you. You may not be asked to perform some dramatic ministry, but simply being there is a ministry. 2. Celebration Vs. 27 - At the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Newness In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

When a person is saved he has a new relationship with the Lord. "behold all things are made new".

Newness in Christ II Corinthian 5:17 Intro. When a person comes to Christ, he changes. -It is God who changes us. -We are changed in such a dramatic way that the Bible says we are a “new creation” (creature) -1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Illustrates this change. -As believers in Christ there are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Considering God's Claim On Your Life!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2004

In verse 5, God gives to young Jeremiah four reasons why he had a "claim" on his life. God has a claim on your life too!

“God has a claim on your Life!” Introduction: Jeremiah was only about twenty years old when God called him into the ministry. Most twenty year old people are trying to find enough money to put gas in the car for their next blind date. God told Jeremiah in this text that he was going to "Set ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Still Use Me After I've Gotten Off To A Shaky Start?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2004

The beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry provides some insights into the mistakes that many of us make early in our walk with God.

- vv. 23-25. - This is simply a problem passage. It’s very difficult to explain - it seems so unnecessary and unbecoming to a prophet, especially when you compare Jesus’ statements on forgiveness. - How do we make sense of it? KEY THOUGHT: God works through imperfect people. - The tendency ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Serving

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 22, 2004

There is a dilemma in churches today. That is why are we here? The question is asked who are you serving?

WHO ARE YOU SERVING? Text: Joshua 24:15 We have a dilemma in churches across America today. It seems as if we have forgotten why we are here. Church has become a status symbol. ( I go here) Some come to see if someone else is there. ( What nerve) Some come because they are drug there. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Exodus 32:26

Denomination: Church Of God

My Sufficiency

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004

Do we really need the approval of man in our walk with God. Paul addresses low-self esteem

MY SUFFICIENCY Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In this letter Paul is addressing a problem that a lot of people face today. That is a problem of low self esteem. We as humans seem to need and almost thrive on the approval and affirmation of others. We just love for people to acknowledge our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:25-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist