Sermons on Pollution Of Sin:

Attempting To Achieve

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007

To prepare Israel for what God had in store for them, He dramatically showed them how to accomplish great things for His Name’s sake. This ancient battle scene provides a pattern for attempting great things for God.

1. The first step for attempting great things for God is to be clearly called by God 2. The second step for attempting great things for God is to be openly dependent upon God 3. The third step for attempting great things for God is to be consistently unified toward God 4. The fourth step for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007

Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 14, 2007

This is a mother’s day sermon that focusses on the Gentile mother whose daughter was possessed by an evil spirit.

Title: "A Mother’s Faith" Text: Mark 7:24-30, (Matthew 15:21-28) Date: May 13, 2007 (Mother’s Day) Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Today is Mother’s Day, the day we set aside each year to recognize and honor our Mothers. Now since I’m obviously not a mother, I don’t know what kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Who” Is A Better Question Than "Why” – Gideon's Call Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

“why” is not the best question. Seldom are there answers to the “why”, though as we walk through life we may come to see how God was doing good even through difficulty. The better question is “who” – who will not abandon us in the midst of pain?

“Who” Is A Better Question Than “Why” – Gideon’s Call (Judges 6:1-24) Series: Stories of God’s People April 23, 2006 “Bree,” said Aravis, who was not very interesting in the cut of his tail, “I’ve been wanting to ask you something for a long time. Why do you keep swearing By the Lion and By the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole New World Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 24, 2008

Exposition of Rev. 21

A Whole New World Rev. 21 The year was 1516, when Sir Thomas More (who later became patron saint of politicians) first wrote a novel about a perfect society on an imaginary island off the coast of South America. Its people lived in 54 identical towns. They gardened, devoted their spare time to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicated To Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008

Joy isn’t ginned up with fun entertainment. Joy doesn’t pass with changing seasons or swinging moods. True, unquenchable joy comes only from God. That’s the kind of joy to be dedicated to.

1. Intro (6:16) 2. The first way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful sacrifice. (6:17) 3. The second way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful service. (6:18-20) 4. The third way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful separation. (6:21-22a) 5. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Welcome Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 30, 2008

Choose God against all other competitors.

A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen In Love: Your Adoption In Christ

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 30, 2008

The show God’s people the special place they hold in Christ and the possibly stir a desire within the unconverted.

CHOSEN IN LOVE: YOUR ADOPTION IN CHRIST Ephesians 1:3-14 Sermon Objective: The show God’s people the special place they hold in Christ and the possibly stir a desire within the unconverted. Supporting Scripture: Galatians 3:26-4:7; Romans 8:12-17 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon is about the significant value of participation when it comes to the work of the Lord.

Visioneering: The Value of Participation Nehemiah 3 Matthew Sullivan Now, it’s probably pretty safe to assume that most everyone here today knows about Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Because just a couple weeks ago, that was the only thing anyone in town seemed to talk about. Extreme Makeover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Lead; I'll Follow Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 6, 2008

God is an able guide in all circumstances.

YOU LEAD; I’LL FOLLOW Numbers 9.15-23 S: God’s Presence (Pillar of Cloud & Fire) C: Following God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: GOD IS OUR ABLE GUIDE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. ?: How? How do we know this? KW: Directions TS: We will find in our study of the pillar of cloud and fire three directions God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: An Act Of Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008

Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is . . . The One Who Cares About Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 8, 2008

A consideration of Jesus’s care about us and for us, specifically looking at how He meets our daily, earthly needs as well as our physical, health needs.

Jesus Is . . .The One Who Cares About Us Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 7) Matt 9:36 April 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction [Special: Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles] A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s song, Eleanor Rigby, reflects a truth common to us all: many times we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 10, 2008

This is an overview of the book of Jonah in which the emphasis is on the futility of escaping God’s will, and the compassion that God has for all mankind.

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved Aim: To show through Jonah the compassion of God for all men, Jew & Gentile, young & old. Text: Jonah 3:5-4:1 Introduction: This morning we are encounter to a man whom most people are familiar with. Even the unsaved can largely recount the story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Split A Church Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008

To split a church all we have to do is forget who died for us, to whom we belong, and what is our purpose and mission.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who was delivering a children’s sermon about the need for unity. 1. He looked at the children and said emphatically, “God wants us to be one!” 2. On four year-old started to cry and protested, “I’ve already been one, I want to be five!” B. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life God Blesses

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 14, 2008

In this reworking of an important sermon from 2003, Dave points out six things that must happen in order for a person to live a life blessed by God.

Living the Life God Blesses Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 30, 2008 Today I’m going to re-preach one of the most important messages I have ever preached at Wildwind. I originally preached this about three years ago, and will probably preach this sermon quite regularly as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist