Sermons on Peace In The Church:

When The Creek Dries Up

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003

Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Erik Estep on Apr 30, 2004

Discover the importance of the Holy Spirit in your life.

“Running on Empty” John 14: 16-26 May 2, 2004 Intro: When I was in college I had the responsibility of taking a girl to a Mexican restaurant for her surprise birthday party. She had @ 20 friends ready to surprise her. Well, I went by to pick her up and take her to this restaurant. But as we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Face The Nation

Contributed by David Richardson on May 15, 2004

God gives rise to men and nations, God prospers men and nations, God hears when men and nations pray, and, for those men and nations that don’t listen to Him, sooner or later, He causes those men and nations to fall.

Face the Nation I. Introduction The Bible (Proverbs 25:2) tells us that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, any matter, from man. For He is man’s creator, and only he knows what is right for man. Only God knows the beginning and the end, and only He will be able to lead those that put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Sanctity Of The Womb Part 2:the Question Of Response Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

In light of what Scripture says about the heart of God, what should we do?

I want to set a text before us as a point of reference as we approach this subject… “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will be made righteous. The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings: The Resources Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

God has blessed his people with gifts. This sermon explores three truths we need to know about our giving God.

Scripture Let me tell you a story that will put today’s message into a picture to which you can relate. Many years ago when my son Jon was very young, I took him to McDonald’s and bought him some French fries. While sitting together enjoying each other’s company, I idly reached over to take some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Sep 13, 2004

Money is one of the most important things in life. This sermon tells us the two sides about money. It would help us have a clearer biblical understanding about money.

Faith Fundamental Baptist Church Morning Worship Service September 12, 2004 ¡§Show Me the Money¡¨ Pastor Joseph Conrad M. Edpao INTRODUCTION: Our study is focused on stewardship. I believe that last Sunday we had a clearer understanding about stewardship. We need to remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004

This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Evil Eye Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 3 of 15

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAM. 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004

God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

“For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Begin A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

It tells how to begin a relationship with God.

How do I begin a Relationship With God BAPTIZING A DRUNK A man was stumbling through the woods, totally drunk, when he came upon a preacher baptizing people in the river. He proceeded to walk into the water and bumped into the preacher. The preacher turned around and, though almost overcome by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving

Contributed by Tom Blasco on Oct 28, 2005

Three key insights on giving from 2 Cor. 9:6-10 Is your seed in the barn? What are you afraid of? What’s in your wallet?

Did you know that in the Bible mentions: • Pray or prayer 289 times, • Love 363 times, and • Give or giving 1043 times? God has put a tremendous emphasis on giving in His word. Why? Because we are naturally selfish and stingy so giving is hard for us, - But God challenges us to give • Give of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Man

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 1, 2005

Discover how to encounter the power of Jesus Christ in your life.

This Friday, Disney pictures will be releasing “The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, a movie based on the children’s book of the same name by C.S. Lewis. Now I know that there are quite a few of you here this morning that figure it’s a whole lot easier to just wait ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist