Sermons on Open Minded:

God Disciplines Those He Loves

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002

An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11, Job 5:17, Luke 9:46-56, Hebrews 12:14-26

Denomination: Independent Bible

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Riding The Roller Coaster Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"Riding the Roller Coaster of Faith" Palm Sunday 2001 ©April 8, 2001 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Each year when it comes to Palm Sunday I try to look at the celebration from a little different angle. I do this because I know the way I am. Familiar stories tend to cause me to drift into a mode that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Knee Shall Bow

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

An evangelistic message declaring that a day is coming when every knee shall bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

“Every Knee Shall Bow” Philippians 2:1-11 A day is coming that will be unlike any other day in world history. Philippians 2:10-11, “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of god the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Returning To Basics

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn two key truths that will help you fall in love with Jesus Christ again

This morning’s passage calls us to return to the joy and the basics of our faith. Do you remember when you first received Christ into your life? For some of you, the heaviness and the guilt from your life before were lifted, and you felt clean, inside and out. For others of you, being in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 16, 2003

Jesus prayer shows us the heart of the Prophet, Priest, and King.

11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Missing A Chance To Be Together

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003

Are we loosing the art of being together? God would like us to BE TOGETHER!

HEAR THE INVITATION TO BE ---- WITH /TOGETHER/  knit together! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com MISSING A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER? Matthew 23:37 O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, HOW OFTEN WOULD I HAVE GATHERED THY ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2, Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Strong As A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2003

Part one of series on the doctrinal, theological and practical distinctives of Cedar Lodge Baptist Church. Required for membership.

CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, Nc A fellowship of faith, family and friendships -------------------------------------------- May 25, 2003 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6.10 (KJV) Today is special in a number of ways. On Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Everything You Need To Know To Receive What You Need To Receive Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 24, 2003

If we ever expect to receive anything from God in these last days, we must know the truth of the Bible.

May 25, 2003 Morning Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:16 ? 4:5 Subject: The Word of God Title: Everything You Need to Know to Receive What You Need to Receive I’m going to speak to you today about the end times. I knowthat got some attention. Everybody likes to hear about the end times prophecy and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is On My Side

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

What a thrill it is to know that not Superman is on my side but the LORD is on MY side!

How many today can say that I have known the Lord to be on my side before? This morning I would like to reaffirm and reassure some young people that the Lord is on your side. I want you to leave here today saying the Lord is on my side, the Lord is on my side, the Lord is on my side. You need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 118:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In A Little While-Prayer

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

“In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Attached?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday after Easter John. 15:1-8 "Are YOU Attached??? 15:1 ¶ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Communication And Competence Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a Book by John Maxwell on leadership

I. We have talked about Character and Commitment being important qualities in a leader, Now lets look at Communication. A. It is important that leaders communicate with people. And in saying that I am not saying that to be a leader you have to be a preacher, and stand in front of a large group ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

"It is finished" is one of the most familiar statements that Jesus made from the Cross. But what does that statement from Jesus on the cross made so long ago mean to us today?

Last week we saw in Jesus his physical and spiritual agony as he said, “I am thirsty.” In that statement we saw that Christ indeed did indeed experience the things that we did physically. He knew what it was like to have a thirst, he had experienced dehydration. He didn’t have some phantom body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Church Of God

"Anointed To Prosper!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon gives a very earnest effort in showing that when GOD has anointed us for a particular tasks, no weapons, tricks, pitfalls, or anything can stop it from being accomplished as long as we keep our focus and trust in Him!!!

“Anointed to Prosper!!!” Genesis 37:3-5; 18-20; 50:20 3. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4. And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Christian Church