Sermons on Our Purpose:

Twelve Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 2, 2005

The sermon is based on the song "The Twelve Days of Chistmas" and give the meaning for each of the Gifts.

12 Days of Christmas Deut. 6:4-9 Intro. One of the responsibly of parents is to teach their children about the Lord. -It is also part of the great commission. Matthew 29:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

He's Always The Same!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 3, 2005

A first person narrative of the story of Jonah, focussing on God’s propensity to forgive repentant sinners, and believers’ resentment of this

I knew that this would happen! I just knew it! God is always the same! He is always merciful and full of grace. He always forgives people who repent! Even Assyrian scum-bags! There I was, minding my own business, working as an ordinary prophet and preacher in Gath Hephron when along came God and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And See!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 28, 2006

Soulwinning and world evangelism starting at home and then to the world.

COME AND SEE 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 evangelise the world. II. I do not know how to preach or win a soul! HOW CAN I BE SAVED? These ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Just Do It !

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 24, 2006

This is a exhortation to not only hear,and speak the word, but to be a doer of the word as well.

JUST DO IT! PHILIPPIANS 4:9 The apostle Paul was a very intelligent and anointed man , that spent much of himself teaching and preaching to the churches. He had taught them many things such as about justification and of faith, hope, and of prayer . Self denial, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

The Church needs to have the Lord’s Supper at least once a year.

The Lord,s Supper I will read the Scriptures as we go through the message. Introduction In this message, I want us to look at 3 points 1- The Passover Meal. 2- The Lord’s Supper. 3- The Feet Washing. I- The Passover Meal. 1- Matthew 26:17-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006

Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your Vision?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005

In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Do Us A Trick Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 7, 2005

Jesus tells the Pharisees that the only sign that they will be given is the sign of Jonah.

MUB 2-6-05 MATT 12;38-41 38Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." 39He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40For as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The A-B-Cs Of Soul-Winning

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

The basics of winning others to the faith.

The A-B-C’s of Soul Winning I Corinthians 9:17-27 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Postive Test!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 15, 2006

As a believer God desires for you to understand that every test you face, and go through is to build you up!

A Positive Test Text: Matthew 4:1-11 When God’s people go through a test it’s positive regardless of the outcome because we belong to God! We need to remember that test, are always failed or passed according to our actions. Also, there are many varies such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fig Tree

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 16, 2006

What does the story of the fig tree teaches us?

1stBBC The fig tree Mar 11:11-14 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: And seeing a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14

Denomination: Baptist