Sermons on Our Inheritance:

How Paul Handled A Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

What to do when you are facing a multitude of crisis? Are you becoming better or bitter?

How Paul Handled Crisis Acts 27:21-25 Crisis - A decisive moment, a difficult time that becomes momentous. "Crisis can make us either better or bitter." Illustration:Rules for crisis management: 1) Hope for the best, bur prepare for the worst. 2) Look first, then act. 3) When you do act, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding Out The Storms Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

When we rely on Christ we can go through any storm we face in life

Riding out the Storms of Life Matthew 8:23-27 May 6, 2001 Introduction A group of golfers were approaching the fourth hole on the golf course one afternoon. Suddenly the sky turned ominous, and it began to rain amid claps of thunder. They rushed to shelter in a gazebo near a metal fence. As the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2001

This is a wedding ceremony for a small wedding in a informal situation.

WEDDING OF DAVID FRANKLIN AND JENNIFER CURTIS PROCESSIONAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE Ø We are here assembled in the presence of God to unite David and Jennifer in marriage. Ø The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001

This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 1 Samuel 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses - An Analytical Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Moses - An Analytical Leader

Moses - An Analytical Leader Moses is a good example of the kind of analytical leadership style who tended to want out of leadership. Yet, he functioned superbly when God called him. When first approached by the idea of leadership in Ex. 4:1-17, Moses hesitated to take on the responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship 101: Preparation

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Discipleship requires preparation: How prepared are you?

"Mamma" said a little child, "my Sunday School teacher tells me that this world is only a place in which God lets us live a while, that we may prepare for a better world. But mother, I do not see anybody preparing. I see you preparing to go to the country, and Aunt Elsie is preparing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change In The Air

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 25, 2003

Jesus is searching the world for those who will follow Him and become change agents in this world!

Change in the Air Ecclessiates 3:1-8 October 26, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I took chemistry in high school my teacher, Mr. Carter, did an experiment with a piece of ice and a simple beaker. The ice was placed inside the beaker and the beaker was placed over heat. We watched as that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Graveside Service

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 5, 2003

Short service used for a graveside only funeral.

Funeral for Graveside Service Memorial Services are in reality for the living and on such occasions they serve a three-fold service! The First Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Remember the Deceased A. Obituary Reading The Second Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Comfort the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:50, John 11:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

You haven’t repented until you change

The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he heard the news he sat down and cried ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

What do you think you need? The Bible thinks you need patience.

LOOKING FOR A REMEDY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering: Where am I? Where should I be? How do I get from where I am, to where I should be? Paul wrote in Romans 7:24, O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey To The Double Portion Of God.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2002

We walk with Elijah and Elisha from Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan and illustrate a journey of growth.

Trail to the Double Portion By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 1 Kings 19:19 ... and Elijah passed by him and cast his mantle upon Elisha. This mantle of of God will not be a one time experience but a process and a journey of many years. I ponder today a poor attitude: JUST ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-6, 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Got A Blessing For You

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 15, 2005

IF YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS COMING UNDER ATTACK, PERHAPS YOUR CURE REST IN ONE OF THESE FOUR AREAS. GOD WANT TO BLESS YOU, BUT HE WON’T BLESS MESS.

RUTH 2:1-4 GOD GOT A BLESSING FOR YOU DR. WILLIARD HARLEY STATES THAT MOST MEN IDEA OF UTOPIA IS: AFTER WORK EACH DAY THEIR WIFE TO GREETS THEM LOVINGLY AT THE DOOR AND HIS WELL-BEHAVED CHILDREN ARE ALSO GLAD TO SEE HIM. HE ENTERS THE COMFORT OF A WELL-MAINTAINED HOME AS HIS WIFE URGES HIM TO ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007

Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Baptist