Sermons on Partner In Growth:

Faith Or Observance Of The Law? Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Some begin well in the faith but leave the truth for error and false teachings. Once you get on the track of faith in Christ, don’t get off.

FAITH OR OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW? TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 (NIV) 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit BY OBSERVING THE LAW, or BY BELIEVING ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

The Sin Of Lukewarmness

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

The church that made God sick.

THE SIN OF LUKEWARMNESS Revelation 3:14 I want to preach a message this morning on the sin of LUKEWARMNESS. Lets look at God’s word together from chapter 3 verse 14 and begin reading. There is a sin figuratively speaking that nauseates God. There is a sin that Christians may commit that makes God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Complete Package

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

A brief outline setting forth the completeness that the Christian has in Christ Jesus

A COMPLETE PACKAGE “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (in bodily form); and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority).” Colossians 2:9-10. I. THE RIGHT BEGINNING! “Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Truly, truly, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Most Rewarding Fixation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003

Every man’s heart is fixed on something. Blessed is the man whose heart if fixed on God.

LIFE’S MOST REWARDING FIXATION "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies." Psalm 112:7-8 KJV. I. EVERY MAN’S HEART IS FIXED ON SOMETHING. "Choose you this day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hearers Vs. Dooers

Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003

Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Luke 6:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will We Believe

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

as we study the account in Numbers of the sending out of the 12 spies, we will carefully look at the 2 reports that Moses received. And as we do, we will come to understand, that even in our own lives, there are 2 messages being sent, and we too must dec

"WHO WILL WE BELIEVE?" TEXT: NUMBERS CHAPTER 13 AND 14 INTRODUCTION Today I want us to look at our text through the eyes of someone who would have been there to witness the events that unfolded. I’ll be doing in the first person. I was sleeping when the men came to our tent, to wake up my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

False Faith Or Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

God knows whether or not I am saved based on my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

FALSE FAITH OR FANTASTIC FAITH James 2:14-26 In this section of the book of James is where some people think James contradicts the teaching of Paul. Paul teaches that a person is saved by grace through faith plus nothing. Remember, Paul is dealing with the inward man. God knows whether or not I am ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will Your Faith Get You To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

James is battling those who say you are saved by faith and can live as you want.

WILL YOUR FAITH GET YOU TO HEAVEN? James 2:14-26 This is the passage that some people believe that James contradicts Paul. It seems on the surface that this is true. In Romans 3:28, Paul specifically says that a person is justified by faith without the works of the law. Yet we are told by James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Mayor And The Tramp

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church.

THE MAYOR AND THE TRAMP James 2:1 -- 13 It’s homecoming Sunday morning. The service is about to begin. The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church. A fight, a feast and a funeral. Today is feast day. At the door, two men arrive for the service. One of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Tongue Trouble

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

a living, saving faith will evidence itself by works

TONGUE TROUBLE JAMES 3: 1 -- 12 Jesus says in John 13: 34 -- 35, "a new commandment I give unto you and that you love one another as I have loved you." When we do that, then we find out that often we have tongue trouble. James was quite a preacher. He had a way of explaining what Christian life ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Wisdom's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Omission

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The sin of failing to do what we ought to do.

THE SIN OF OMISSION James 4:17 Isn’t it our nature to think of sin as something we do wrong? I mean we have a list of things whether mental or written, that are wrong. We say, well, we better not do them. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t watch X-rated movies, don’t drink liquor. Would you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Game Day - We All Play

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

A message about moving from being a spectator to being a player in the ministry game.

22, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Game Day - We All Play Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 10:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal