Sermons on Personal Stake:

Judging Those Who Judge Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2002

God is no respector of persons but we are and that is what makes us judge others wrongly. Continuing study of the Book of Romans.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving From God

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

God is no respecter of persons. What He has done for others He will do for you, if you meet the conditions.

Mark 5:21 ¶ When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Holiness Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2004

Christians throughout the centuries have affirmed their belief in the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the Holy Spirit. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repentance

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Jan 17, 2004

What God desires is true repentance not a presumption of. This sermon takes a look at several areas of personal repentance.

REPENTANCE Hosea 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into a new year of 2004 I am expecting to be involved in a supernatural manifestation of God right here at North Thurston Life Center. I believe with all that is within me that our God is going to manifest Himself in our lives, in our families, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give The Best - Get The Best

Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Sep 26, 2002

Give your heart to God is the best a person can offer. Then you will be able to receive the best GOd offers.

Give the Best - Get the Best, Sermon by Patrick Carvell Scriptures Mark 12:28-31 Most of you know Tiger Woods the Pro Golfer Woods was born in Cypress, California, on Dec. 30, 1975. His given name is Eldrick Woods. His father named him "Tiger" after an Army buddy. Woods had a great impact on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Your Faith Your Way

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 22, 2002

Telling our story in a way that fits our personalities. Adapted straight out of "Becoming A Contagous Christian" material

Sharing YOUR Faith YOUR Way: Acts 3-4 October 19-20, 2002 Intro: Last week my wife came home from work and said, “I feel bad. I realized on the way home that I had an opportunity to share my faith with a co-worker and I blew it. She had asked a question about how we balance life with both of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23, Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005

A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005

The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

“The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

Uncompromising Saints Forgive

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

What draws a person to a saving knowledge of Christ? Is it the sudden awareness of the ugliness of one's sin? For many years that was the case.

What draws a person to a saving knowledge of Christ? Is it the sudden awareness of the ugliness of one's sin? For many years that was the case. Today we have redefined ugly and it has become a good thing. Several years ago someone held a collegiate "National Ugly Competition." The University of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:15-34

The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1.

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1. Enabler - Phil 2:13, I Pet. 4:11, Col. 1:29, Ruth 4:13 2. Everything that we Need- Psa 119, Phil. 4:17-19 3. Displeasure, Indignation, Anger, - Dt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Word Counts

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

The words that come out of our mouth reveal what is in a person's heart, shows what that individual really is like.

There was an ad on the radio a while ago which proclaimed that "people judge you by the words you use." It was for a program that was intended to help you build-up your vocabulary. Now, it is probably true that many of us assume that someone who uses four- or five-syllable words in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist