Sermons on Optimism Hope Faith:

How Alive Are You?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

In this message we see 3 vital parts of you that the Spirit brings alive, 3 ways the Spirit gives you the best life ever.

How Alive Are You? Romans 8:6-11 INTRO: People look a lot of places to find “life” Possible, popular sources of “life:” Jesus said: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. NIV My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. NLT I came so they can have real and eternal life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Believes In Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005

The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Maze Of Masonry

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 6, 2005

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children.

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children. Their hospitals have the most elaborate and state of the art facilities! They provide free medical services to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everything's Gonna Be All Right

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

God has promised us that everything’s gonna be all right in His time.

ECCLESIASTES 8:11-13 “EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT” A) Several years ago an Amtrak accident occurred in Maryland! * In that accident, the Amtrak engineer was smoking marijuana and drinking and was not paying attention to the warning lights on the track. * As a result, he allowed his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Church Great?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist

Until God Fixes Things

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Sermon for Ascension Sunday

Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005

Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewing Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

There is a cost to following Jesus, but it’s not as high as the cost of not following.

Passage: Acts 7:2-4; Genesis 11:31-12:-7 READ ACTS 7:2-4, Gen... 11:31-12:7 Steven’s sermon in Acts gives us by the Holy Spirit’s revelation a glimpse at the first of two calls on Abram’s life. When Abram was still living in Ur, before he moved to Haran, God called him to pull up stakes, God told ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions On How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

The Psalmist David gives us some good instructions on how to handle hard times when they come.

PSALM 62:1-12 “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE HARD TIMES” A) I read about a man that was sitting at home one evening when the doorbell rang! * When he answered the door, a six-foot tall cockroach was standing there. * The cockroach immediately punched him between the eyes and scampered off. * The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prevenient Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 2, 2005

This is a clergy talk I give for Men’s Walks to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preach on Prevenient Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Prevenient Grace Jeremiah 1:4-5 “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” “I should have called it Something you somehow haven’t to deserve,” [--Robert Frost, “The Death of the Hired Man,” lines 118-121] This conversation between husband Warren and wife ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Feeding Frenzy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on how to get the most out of going to church.

Feeding Frenzy How To Get The Most Out Of Going To Church 7/28/04 I. Introduction A local newspaper had a Sunday morning religion section that contained, among other things, letters to the editor about various religious issues. Most weeks these letters were pretty innocuous, but one Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to position yourself to receive a miracle from God in this inspiring message.

The Miracle Positioning Yourself To Receive From God 3/10/04 I. Introduction A friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little “gift” in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was dismayed to recognize the dead animal to be a bunny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nick At Night

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005

A non threatening invitation to salvation.

John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist