Sermons on Our Mortality:

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spritual Heritage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon was preached on Black History Sunday and it highlights people of color in the bible and challenges the stereotypes we have of Africans as people and of African history.

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spiritual Heritage 2/27/2005 As we go through our sermon series on thinking clearly, one of the ones that got left out was thinking clearly about our African Spiritual Heritage. We’ve decided to put this one in. Why do we need to think clearly here. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Success Over Suffering And Power Over Our Problems

Contributed by David Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

This sermon will help belivers deal with the problems life presents, in a Godly way.

Success Over Suffering and Power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs: Our Plans Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 20, 2006

Series focuses Biblical characters who made serious mistakes and what we can do to avoid them and better follow Christ.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Our Plans Genesis 15-16 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The word disciple occurs in the New Testament 261 times. Jesus called His disciples and Jesus calls us to be disciples. The Greek word for disciple is properly translated, "learner". ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance."

How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking Romans 12:1-12:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - Rom. 12:1,2 Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start To The Unfinished Walls Of Our Lives And Ministry

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

HOW AM I DOING IN FINISHING WHAT GOD SET FORTH IN MY LIFE?

New Years Resolutions… most common of which usually relate to health, eating and exercise… #1 is dieting. - Average American gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas o I’ve done my share… in fact, maybe even a little extra so one of you may get a break - We can all appreciate fresh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Our Prayers Can Influence God's Activity Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

A repentant believer’s prayer gets God’s attention.

I The first set of players is a repentant people who are praying prayers that do get answered. 1 Jonah’s prayer in the belly of the great fish & Nineveh’s prayer in the face of great destruction. a Jonah spent 3 days praying for himself. (He says I, my, me 24 times in 8 verses of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: Did We In Our Own Strength Confide? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us…

Title: Did we in our own strength confide? Text: Rev FCF: We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us… SO: Intro: The general point: We walk in his strength: See if you can finish these verses for me: - I can do all things [how?] through Christ who strengthens me ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Resurrection Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Evidences to the Resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ is outlined in this 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians.

“THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 1. It is the ACCLAMATION of the Gospel. (v. 1-2) 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 23-24; 2:2-7; 15:11-12, 14; Galatians 1:6-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 4:1-2; 1 Peter 1:25; 5:12; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2:8; Romans 1:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

12 Works Of The Holy Sprit In Our Christian Lives

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 16, 2005

12 Works of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how in these 12 ways He helps us to live a life in the spirit and to walk in His faith.

12 WORKS OF HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFES! Friday, July 15, 2005 I. He convicts of sin! John 16:8 KJV And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: John 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; A. I can preach unto I am blue in my ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-9

Our Lord Puts His Words In Your Mouth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 3, 2006

Epiphany 4(C) - Our Lord puts his words in your mouth because our Lord knows those he has chosen and then our Lord sends out his believers.

THE LORD PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH January 29, 2006 - Epiphany 4 - JEREMIAH 1:4-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today you are special. You may not feel special, but everyday you as believers are very special. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006

Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006

Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ