Sermons on Pastoral Character:

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 12, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29

Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29 Title: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Jesus is in the midst of his farewell address to his disciples. The overriding theme at this point is his departure from them and his sending the Paraclete to take his place. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Greed Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on May 15, 2001

The Bible has much to say about the deadly sin of greed.

I.Greed creates the wrong way of life. A. Jude uses the example of the way of Cain. B. Those that give themselves over to self-service create the wrong path in life. Like Cain, instead of following after God, they focus on something else, and that becomes their way of life.(Isaiah 56:11) C. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, Ezekiel 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

3 Spirits Given To All Christians

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of emotions. One is fear and the other is faith.

3 Spirits given to all Christians 2 Timothy 1:7 Intro: As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Walls To Come Down

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 2, 2001

Joshua 6. Children of Isreal march around the city, walls come down. We have walls in our life that must come down too.

Walls come Down Joshua 6 Intro. In Joshua 6 we read of the children of Israel on route to the Promised Land. Jericho stands in the way, but Joshua Following the commands that was given To him by the captain of the Lord finds That this was no problem. Let’s stop there for a moment, have We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Uz

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 10, 2002

A quick outline, Four Character traits that God recorded of Job, and how we, through Christ, can have the same record!

The Man From UZ Job Job 1:1 (KJV) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. This great writing, possibly the first to be recorded by inspiration of God, starts out on a high note. I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Marks Of Christian Maturity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

We need to be Mature Christians!

"MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 15:1- 35 God has recorded for us what I believe to be one of the most critical moments in the history of the church. The exciting thing about it is that while it begins with dissension (15:1-2) it ends with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

"Keys To A Fruitful Ministry"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Paul had a fruitful and successful ministry and we can too.

"THE KEYS TO A FRUITFUL MINISTRY" Dr. Dennis Deese ACTS 16:9-15 Without question, the Apostle Paul had a very fruitful and successful ministry (Note the words taken from Acts 16:5) . Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 16:5 ESTABLISHED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

A Purifying Hope

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 17, 2002

John lived a life worthy of the high calling of Christ knowing that at any moment, He would return. We too should live a life worthy of Christ so that when He appears, we won’t be ashamed of Him at His coming.

The Purifying Hope 1 John 2:28-3:3 August 18, 2002 This week was a wonderful week as we were able to visit the Smoky Mountains and see the beautiful creation of the Lord. We had a front row seat to the Smoky Mtns. We hiked up into the mountains and saw the large rock formations, the huge trees ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 19, 2002

David’s reign takes on much more signifiance when we see the arena in which it was carve out.

David: a man after God’s own heart; Reigning in life series The setting: Once again let me emphasize the setting. The story of David” reign takes on much more significance when we understand the arena in which it was carve out; 1. When Saul was chosen; 2. People doing what was right in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The United State Of Christianity

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A communion sermon and a call for Christians to unite and join together in the body of Christ

The United State of Christianity Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: ILLUS Lucy/Linus – We are in a spiritual war and we need to be united. I. Devotion – “they devoted themselves” A. Strong words – awe, joy, glad, sincere B. This promoted UNITY under the headship of Jesus Christ. 1. This was a unified ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Stop Our Anger With God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Have you ever been angry with God? Chances are you have. This sermon takes a look at the life of Jonah and how angry he got with God

Jonah 4:1-11 Let’s Stop Our Anger Towards God Introduction A. Dramatic act about being angry with God. B. Background 1. Went to Nineveh 2. Nineveh repented 3. Jonah then becomes angry with God C. Purpose: To Get rid of anger towards God, and let God be God Jonah throwing a fit like a little 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer? Is That Right?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Takes a pratical look on how we should be helping out those who are less forunate both physically and spirtually

James 2:1-11 The Rich Get Poorer and the Poor Get Richer? Introduction Attention Grabber – I was watching a movie the other day. One guy got arrested on a bogus charge of stealing something…And they switch places. It was funny how much they changed. Back Ground 1. Last week we mention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Look, Listen, And Feel

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

I am sure you have all heard those words with CPR training however they can apply to our lives spiritually as well

James 1:19-27 Look, Listen, and Feel Introduction A. How many of you are certified in CPR? B. After you give the two rescue breaths what are you suppose to do? Look Listen and Feel C. This is very important for our spiritual life also. D. Background 1. One of my favorite books 2. James is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Maintain Spiritual Purity Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 33:18-34:31.

Genesis Series #58 September 08, 2002 Title: How to Maintain Spiritual Purity Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #58 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal