Sermons on Organic Discipleship:

Even Though......

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jan 9, 2003

This sermon was delivered at the watchnight service on December 31, 2002 at White Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Lyons, GA. where Rev. Matthew Wilson is Pastor. The topic was chosen to encourage the listeners to continue to serve God, even though the

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks Founder The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION*& HEALING) LYONS, GEORGIA Prayer: Heavenly Father I have thanked you all year for the many blessings you have bestowed upon me that I didn’t even deserve. Father I am thanking you right ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Sea Of Dismay

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

Many times we come to what seems like an uncrossable Sea. Yet, God always has an answer and a way across into what he has for us. Many times it is just realizing that he is the way. We sometimes wonder I am Normal? It sure seems like I am struggling and

Crossing the sea of dismay… By:Pastor Ron Crandall Mark 4:35-41 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Our Fears In 2003 Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Jan 10, 2003

How to overcome our common fears by affirming our faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 1:1-2:18 Overcoming our fears in 2003 Introduction 3 things modern men and women fear most: 1. fear of dishonour and shame 2. fear of loss and suffering 3. fear of death This in fact is not dissimilar to what the early Christian faced: 1. they met initially in house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harnessing The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 12, 2003

We should seek to harness the tongue because: (1) It has great power to do good and evil (2) Our speech reveals our heart (3) It glorifies God.

In last week’s message, I gave four reasons why it can be a spiritually beneficial practice for us to make and keep resolutions. They stimulate us to think about what it means to be godly; what it means to be conformed to the image of Christ. They express our faith in God’s promises to transform ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning In The Potter?s Hand

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 13, 2003

God can mold you into what you need to be if you allow Him

A NEW BEGINNING IN THE POTTER?S HAND-Pastor Tim Jones Jer. 18:1-17, 19:1-2, 10-12 Bible Reading Program?DID YOU HAVE TIME? Illust: Acorns, Pumpkins and God 1. Many of us here today need a new beginning. a. God allows 2nd changes and new beginnings. 2. Have you ever wished you could go back and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-17, Jeremiah 19:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Be A Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 14, 2003

This passage is Jesus’answers to the common attitude, “What I do is my own business,” the idea that we are not responsible to anyone else, and no one else has the right to make demands or claims upon us with regard to our behavior.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 44 “Don’t Be A Stumbling Block” Luke 17:1-6 What I choose to do is my business!!! Is that true or not??? In Luke chapter seventeen and verse one, Jesus said to his disciples "… It is impossible that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 17, 2003

THis is taken from Psalm 1. I did this message a couple of years ago, I do not remember where I got the outline.

INTRODUCTION • Righteousness. What do you think of when you hear that word? Holier than thou? Think you’re better than others? Those things reflect self-righteousness? • What does it mean to be righteous? The word in our usage means, purity of heart. Doing the right thing, being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Run,run, Run!

Contributed by William Neel on Jan 23, 2003

God wants us to run the race of faith to victory

RUN, RUN, RUN! Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION I don’t know who the author of Hebrews is, but I think that he would be right at home in front of a big screen television watching the Superbowl next Sunday, that is if he had not already purchased tickets. Why? Take a look at the first few verses of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson describing what I believe to be the greatest struggle mankind faces in his groping for God.

OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A small-town country preacher and his wife were having a very heated discussion. Seems she had purchased a very expensive dress and he was none too happy about it. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she cried, "I was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To True Revival

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003

This message deals with the obstacles inside the church to the church experiencing true revival

OBSTACLES OF REVIVAL JOHN 5:1-8 Introduction: The greatest need of our day is for the local church to experience true revival. God has implanted within my heart a real burden for Revival in local church. As a matter of fact I really believe that if God tarries His coming and I live to see ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rewards Of Seeking God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003

God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

On The Dotted Line Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 27, 2003

Even though vows are seldom kept, there are a few vows every follower of Jesus Christ ought to make and strive to keep.

January 26, 2003 1Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah, 2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, 7Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Isaiah 29:16

Denomination: Wesleyan