Sermons on Order:

Good Intentions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003

Moses obeyed God, but the intial reaction was Pharoah’s orders and the Hebrews’ backlash. Sometimes we get misunderstood too. But hang in there anyway!

Good Intentions – Exodus 5-6 At their school carnival, our kids won four free goldfish (lucky us!), so out I went Saturday morning to find an aquarium. The first few I priced ranged from $40 to $70. Then I spotted it—right in the aisle: a discarded 10-gallon display tank, complete with gravel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qualities Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002

In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Gives Us His Face

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

To make life possible, man needs a face more than goals. God becomes man in order to give us His face.

Today we celebrate Christmas. And today’s gospel, John 1.1-18, tells us that the Word of God is the Word of life. This Word is the Light of life. The Word of God lights up for us the way we must live. The outline of the right way of living lies in this Word. This Word, this Light, fashions the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by George Holt on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives.

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives. What we need is a training for allowing death to replace life. The story of death for life begins way back in the book of Genesis. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

All For One, And One For All Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

God has put us into the body of Christ through the Baptism of the Spirit in order that we might mutually benefit and support one another.

October 13, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 ¡§All for One, and One for all!¡¨ INTRODUCTION One of my son Benjamin¡¦s favorite movies is ¡§The Three Musketeers¡¨. It¡¦s the story of the struggles that a young man named Dar Tanyan goes through in order to fulfill his life¡¦s goal of becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Victory Is Won

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001

This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

“Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003

This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All New

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004

Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A "Mary" Christmas For All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Would Help, But. . .

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 21, 2004

This message examines 10 excuses seen in the parable of the Good Samaritan that we need to overcome in order to serve as God desires us to.

THE LAWYER’S FOCUS (AND OUR’S TOO): - “Sure, I’m willing to help. . . when it’s convenient for me.” - v. 29. - helping within the family/helping with a friend/helping in a tear-jerking situation/helping at Christmas. - his question presumes that “some are my neighbors and some aren’t.” - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Sustained Commitment

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 9, 2006

In order to have a sustained commitment, you need to: 1. Focus on the goal. 2. Focus on fact, not feeling. 3. Focus on growth.

The backdrop for this day on the Christian calendar, which we call Palm Sunday, is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the Passover Feast. Jesus has come riding into town from the Mount of Olives on a small donkey. Crowds are following him and shouting in excitement. The Bible says, “The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist