Sermons on Our Inheritance:

Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Crumb

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Jul 9, 2005

WHEN GOD SEEMS TO IGNORE YOU!

JUST A CRUMB! MATTHEW 15.23 If tonight in a literal sense, Jesus was passing by, what word or words do you feel could be said to get His attention? If this morning brother Kenny said tonight the Lord Himself would be bodily present in this service. I am not a talking about an evangelist. Nor a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

You're Invited!!!

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the wedding feast.

You’re Invited!!! Matthew 22:2-14 July 10, 2005 Matthew 22:2 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. A Heavenly Wedding Celebration  Christ the groom will be united with His bride • The church is the bride of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know I'm A Christian Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005

Signs for/against salvation. Drawn largely from a sermon by Adrian Rogers.

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Part 3: How Can I Know I’m A Christian? His name was Jerry, He’d been meeting with me for early morning breakfasts for a month. “ You know I believe in God and the Bible,” he said.” “I told you I gave my heart to Jesus as a twelve-year-old at summer camp. So, I’m a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Enounter

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven.

A DIVINE ENCOUNTER Acts 8:26-40 I want to talk to you about how it is possible for you to experience a divine encounter. A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven. When it is all over you understand that, though it played out in an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Padding Your Resume

Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 14, 2007

You don’t have to pretend to be something you’re not in order to share your faith.

Padding Your Résumé 6-9-07 Galatians 1:11-24 When I was with La-Z-Boy, one of my duties was to hire the staff for my store— salespeople, office staff, warehouse workers and drivers. Now, most of the time, people would just come in to the store and fill out an application and I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be "In Christ"?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon seeks to contrast the difference in the persons life who is "in Christ" as opposed to one who is "in Adam" from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

In those four verses what phrase is referred to three times? It’s the phrase “in Christ” or “in Him” meaning Christ. So my question and the subject of this sermon is: “What does it mean to be in Christ?” For a couple of weeks now, I’ve talked about what it means to be “in Adam.” In fact, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Stopping The Mission Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Christmas message about the good news bringing great joy.

Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-5 December 3, 2006 You know what I’ve discovered about myself? And I’m not proud to admit it. But the fact of the matter is that I have found myself turning into a bit of a grinch sometimes during the holiday season. The time of year when there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

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Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2006

THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE COME AND SEE!We must reach this world and this generation. We muct activate the whole church to be soulwinners.

THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE COME AND SEE!E I. The Supreme task of Church is the Evangelism of the world. A. Mass evangelism is not the answer as wonderful as it is. 1. God wants to use the whole church to evangelize the world. B. Come and say come! Rev 22:17 . And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 2, 2006

We tend to forget the cost of Discipleship and this is a reminder of what Christ expets of us to follow Him

Now, I don’t endorse his political objectives, but I have always admired one thing about Jesse Jackson B his slogan "Keep your eyes on the prize," which he used during his unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States in 1988. I mention this because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Greed with it’s power to grab hold of your soul will rob you of making wise decisions, and will turn you into a fool. Greed is costly, it’s not a cute little sin that just sits there being harmless, it’s robs, steals, kills and destroys all that you hold

Passage: Genesis 13:10-13; 2 Peter 2:7-8 A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex." "But you are not wearing any of those things," he replied. "I know," she said. "It’s in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destruction Or Life - The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

There are only two ways you can travel on the road of life and you can’t travel them both at the same time!

MATTHEW 7:13-14 “DESTRUCTION OR LIFE; THE CHOICE IS YOURS” A) The Bible speaks here of two ways ... We refer to them as “roads, roads of life!” * One road is called “neglect,” which leads to destruction! * Heb. 2:3 “How shall we escape ...” * The other is called “the highway of holiness,” which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist