Sermons on Philippians:

Beware

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 20, 2001

Beware of covetousness, worry, carelessness and spiritual dullness

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: BEWARE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001

A sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25 challenging people to see Joseph’s significance and follow his example.

The Unsung Hero Of Christmas Introduction Over the last few years the code breakers who worked in secret at Bletchley Park in England deciphering the German’s secret messages have emerged as the great unsung heroes of the last war. It is impossible to calculate how many lives their work saved or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Explains how after being declared positionally righteous, we can become actually righteous.

I. Romans 8:1 speaks of us being in a righteous position before God, but says nothing of actual righteousness. That is, at this point the one who believes in Jesus and the one who doesn’t may have the exact same actions, but a different verdict is reached, based not on their actions alone, but on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

The greatest challenge facing America is the cities and the vast number who are lost and have never heard a biblical prsentation of the Gospel.

WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Giving

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 20, 2002

God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give.

May 19, 2002 Big Idea: God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give. INTRODUCTION It’s been a very interesting week, hasn’t it? Since we were here last Sunday, the Cubs haven’t won a single game. (And they’ve had 6 tries!!) Star Wars, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! Answering the question "What is important in my life?" helps to define the things that bring you a sense of fulfillment and security in life. Having a "kingdom perspective" helps us to u

THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Matthew 6:31-33 Read at beginning of service: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace In Troubled Times

Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 27, 2002

Shows the importance of trusting in God to get through uncertain and troubled times. Also shows the specific reasons and ways we can trust in God.

Peace in Troubled Times The times we are living in are very troublesome times. Just in the last year, our whole circumstance has changed. Last year, we were relatively secure. And the economy was still going strong. Then after September 11, it all changed. We headed into a recession, and worse we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002

No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

"Not One Chance In Hell"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002

An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

“Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Enjoying Your Spiritual Privilege In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Third in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Privilege in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:1-21   Some of you here know that I am a writer. And, some of you know that I write with Josh McDowell. Others know that, because of one or both of those things, I’ve had the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #5-Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 8, 2003

Part 2 of a "mini-series" within the larger "Be Intentional" series. This message deals with the awesome things we can find in God’s Word.

Be Intentional #5 – Getting the Most Out of Your Bible (Part 2) Introduction Two weeks ago, I gave a message about getting the most out of your Bible, and I included some tools to help you do that. I am out of the 7 Minutes with God brochure, but can get more – or you can pick it up at Anchors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Final Solution

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

Can God be trusted? Yes, because He was, always is, and always will be true to his nature and true to his word.

In the spring of 1941, Hitler launched a plan to murder every Jew in Europe. It was called the "final solution". Hitler believed that the Aryan race was superior to all others; and he believed the Jewish race to be inferior to all others. I think we all have a desire to believe we are superior to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness