Sermons on Our True Rest:

Bad Ministry

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

The Song of Solomon contains much allegory related to the church today -- this sermon deals with condemnation of others.

INTRODUCTION. A. We are going to be examining a scripture from the Song of Solomon, looking at its meaning and its implications for the church today. B. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite girl is representative of the Bride of Christ, or in this and several other instances in the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3basketcase Holders Snuffing Out The Light Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

Part 3 looks at how basketcase holders snuffing out the light.

#3 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, SNUFFING OUT THE LIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#3 OF 4 PART Basketcases holders. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 1

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002

This sermon begins to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

Why People Aren’t Christians? Part 1 Matthew 19:16-22 “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Recycles People Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

We cannot give up on people.

Today, I ponder recycling. God has a recycling program, but He needs us to get involved. Don’t give up! 1) DON’T GIVE UP ON PEOPLE! Is recycling in the Bible? Yes! Jeremiah 18, God sends the Preacher to the Potter’s house to make some observations that would apply to the spirit realm. Vs. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Luke 7:39-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth, The Woman Who Went On An Adventure Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 17, 2001

A message about how with God’s guidance we too can take a risk & go on an adventure

Message for Sunday March 11/01 Ruth, the woman who went on an adventure My wife has told me that as a child or even as an adult she never dreamed that one day she would be living in the United States. Her family, her friends, her life was there in El Salvador. When I proposed to her in December of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson - Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Apr 11, 2002

Dealing with restoration after failures.

Today – A message of Hope...Restoration...Coming Back... About – Regrets...Failure...Mistakes... Not just 1 or 2 little ones – LIFE of them... OR Many Over & Over & Over... PRAY Today – A Life in the Bible that in 1 – Not Only of Regrets or Failures... A LIFE that was Literally From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 13:1-5, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah And God Ii

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Second in a series on the importance fo obedience

JONAH AND GOD! II THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE JONAH 3-4 Sunpm 1/27/02 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The History Of The Jw's

Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002

This is an outline of the History of the JW’s

JW’s I. The History of the JW’s A. The founder = Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) 1. CT Russell was of a Scottish-Irish birth to Scott-Irish Presbyterian parents. 2. At age 15 he rejected the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church and joined the congregational church. 3. By age 17 he dropped out of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Comeback

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This sermon shows how after we have fallen there is a place in God’s grace for us to make a comeback.

Scripture: Psalms 51:1—19 Title: “Making A Comeback” Introduction: The book of Psalms was written by King David. This particular chapter was written as a result of David’s sin of “Adultery” with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David pleads for forgiveness and cleansing, confesses his guilt, prays for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That Won't Give Up

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 4, 2001

GOD’S PERSEVERING LOVE

LOVE THAT WON’T GIVE UP One day C. H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 21, 2003

We’ve all been in a place where the "brook" dried up and God moved us on to another place. There are many lessons to be learned beside the brook.

A. INTRODUCTION “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, ‘As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.’ And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, ‘Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9, 1 Kings 17:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture,acomming Event Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 15, 2003

Showing the prophecy of the rapture, Part one of a three Part series.

The Rapture,A coming Event by Anthony Smith Daniel 2:44-11:35 The Rapture, A coming Event. Are we reserved to go thru the Day of Gods Wrath? The Bible Says no. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite