Sermons on Oppression:

Sin's Seductive Snare Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 10 of 15

SIN’S SEDUCTIVE SNARE (2 SAM. 11) When the 50-year-old former Haiti president Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled in 2004 after 13 years in power, he left 8.5 million Haitians more miserable and disillusioned than when he appeared. Aristede was the nation’s first democratically elected president but he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Not Fair

Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004

God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

“The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

Lessons From The Back Shelf

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 2, 2001

What to do when your life gets "put on hold."

Lessons From the Back Shelf (What to do when life gets put on hold) Jeremiah 32-33 December 31, 2000 Back shelf events ¡V now there¡¦s an oxymoron. The words just don¡¦t fit together. The back shelf is where you go to rot. There are no events. It¡¦s where you¡¦re put when the world ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001

When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005

Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

(The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Love?

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Sep 12, 2004

We need to understand that loving one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

WHERE IS YOUR LOVE? Preached at North Baldwin Baptist Church Standish, Maine on 12 September 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanksgiving Ø Pastor Will Kindred Ø Acknowledge Wife and Daughter Text: Romans 13:8-10 [v.8] Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Build Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004

FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS WE ARE GOING TO STUDY THE BOOK OF EZRA AND PULL OUT 17 PRINCIPLES THAT WILL AID US IN BUILDING THE LORD’S HOUSE... (part one)

"IT’S TIME TO BUILD" INTRODUCTION HAVE YOU EVER GOT INTO YOUR CAR AND JUST HEADED OUT ON A JOURNEY, NOT REALLY KNOWING WHERE YOU WERE GOING -- W/O A DESTINATION IN MIND , EXCEPT THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A GOOD TIME. (NY JOGGING). ON JANUARY THE 18TH OF THIS YEAR I MADE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY INTO ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

MADE FOR A MISSION Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose Colossians 4:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What is the largest living organism in the world? How about the blue whale weighing in at 120 tons and over 80 feet long? Or perhaps it may be a giant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Critical Decisions

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2005

King Hezekiah made at least 4 critical decisions that had long lasting and even eternal consequences. We also have some critical decisions to make.

CRITICAL DECISIONS By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 2 Kings 18:1-3; 1 Peter 4:17-18; Exodus 20:2-6; 2 Kings 18:13 & 19; 2 Kings 19:6-7; 2 Kings 19:10-13; 2 Kings 19:14-15; 2 Kings 19:32-37; 2 Kings 20:1-3; 12-15; Matthew 7:6; 2 Kings 20:16-20 2 Kings 18:1-3, "Now it came to pass in the third ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom In Christ (Part One) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2005

In Galatians 5:1-6, the apostle Paul continues his passionate plea for freedom. So, he begins with the thesis concerning our freedom, and then continues with four consequences of embracing works.

Scripture About seventy years ago a poor prospector named Jakobus Jonker worked tirelessly searching for fortune on his small farm in South Africa. After a typical, sudden, frightening thunderstorm, Jakobus walked out onto his land to see if the rain washed up anything. Eventually, he came across ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Can Do Immeasurely More Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Our God is able to do anything. In this message we will look at what God can do and how we can ensure that He will do more in our lives. (Ephesians - 3)

"GOD IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE ARE GOING TO PICK UP OUR STUDY IN EPHESIANS (WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK TO TALK ABOUT THE COMING OF CHRIST). SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS. IN OUR STUDY OF CHAPTER ONE WE UNCOVERED THE VAST RICHES ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Healer (Jehovah Rapha) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

This morning our focus is on yet another name for God – Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

Beth and I were out on a driving date Monday night. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We just get in the car, pick up a couple decafs and talk while we cruise the town. As we were going down one street, we saw three young women walking to their car. I slowed down because it was icy and just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Of Engagement

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2005

We are in a spiritual war right now. Joshua’s words to Israel just before he died will give us the basic "Rules of Engagement" for winning this war with the devil.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT By Pastor Jim May Joshua 23:2-13 The Old Testament contains examples and stories that have a very real meaning to life right now. I have heard a number of people say that they don’t like to read the Old Testament or that it simply confuses them. I find those ancient texts ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:2-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible