Sermons on Ox:

Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002

Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Six Priniciples For A Happy And Sucessful Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 19, 2001

An examination of the last six commandments that deal with how we are to relate to our fellowman.

The Ten Commandments – Part III “Six Principles for a Happy and Successful Life” Exodus 20: 12-17 Last week we examined the first four commandments that defined for us what it means to love the Lord your God will all your heart, mind, soul and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - He's Not Just For Sundays Anymore Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 10, 2003

James tells us that our faith must be integrated into our Business decisions, as well as the ethics of how we earn our money and how we spnd it.

James 4:13-5:6 March 9, 2003 Jesus – He’s Not Just for Sundays Anymore! Glen was telling me a while back about a book he had seen. It was a take off on “women are from Venus, Men are from Mars,” the title was “Men are Waffles, Women are Spaghetti.” The idea is that the way that our minds ...read more

Denomination: *other

Believers Join Together To Praise God Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2003

EASTER 3(C) - Believers gather to praise God: Praise God for the Lamb of God and Praise God for the saved of God.

BELIEVERS JOIN TOGETHER TO PRAISE GOD! REVELATION 5:11—14 MAY 4, 2003 REVELATION 5:11-14 11Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Holiness

Glimpse Of Heaven Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Glimpse of Heaven

Today people have an unprecedented longing to understand spiritual things. People will go to “mediums” or spiritualists and pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars in an attempt to “touch” the supernatural. Despite all these claims of going to heaven and the Lord, the person returning with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiday Expectations: Don't Take That Exit Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 22, 2004

God wants to change our view of what a great Christmas is really about.

Life in the Fast Lane Holiday Expectations: Don’t Take That Exit! Proverbs 15:16-17 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 21, 2004 Introduction Before we get started this morning I want to take a minute to thank all of you for praying for me as I preached at this week’s state meeting. We had a good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Grip On Greed Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 24, 2005

The tenth commandment is different because it addresses attitude. The first nine commandments apply to actions. This one simply says, “Do not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.” The sins of action are obvious. This sin of attitude is hidden, kn

GETTING A GRIP ON GREED Exodus 20:17 Newscaster Paul Harvey tells how an Eskimo kills a wolf. The grisly account offers insight into the destructive, devouring, nature of desire without discipline: The Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. He then adds layer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Microwave Christianity

Contributed by James May on Aug 21, 2005

A look at the attitudes of the modern church compared to what the true church must be like.

Microwave Christianity By Pastor Jim May We live in a fast-paced world. Less than 100 years ago, most people were still riding wagons, drawn by mules, ox or horses. Air travel was non-existent. TV’s did not exist. Radio was just beginning to make its presence known in the homes of private ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caricature Or Reality (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

Following the movement of the Ark in early Israelites history, we learn that God is holy and that means that he is not a commodity, but Lord. It also means that even though Joy is appropriate and even commanded, God must be approached with reverence befor

Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Running

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006

Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As One Of Christ's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

For ambassadors of Christ to do their job to the best of their ability we need to acknowledge our difference from the world, even while we live within it and through the positives of that difference commend the gospel to those who haven’t yet heard it.

Today we’re going to talk a bit more about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. In particular we’re going to think about what’s involved in ambassadors of Christ doing their job to the best of their ability. Paul is aware of the urgency of the task, of the need for people to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It's Not About Us

Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know, today is the last day of the year. In only a few hours many of us will gather with our family and loved ones to bring in the New Year.

As we all know, today is the last day of the year. In only a few hours many of us will gather with our family and loved ones to bring in the New Year. Those that live in the world will do this by hosting great parties, where alcoholic beverages will abound, thus providing our enemy with yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible