Sermons on Positive Message:

Fasting For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Do I Know The Bible Is True? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 13, 2005

A message in the series answering a variety of spiritual questions.

Each year in the United States more than 50,000 books are published. It only takes a few moments of your time in Barnes and Noble to discover that there are books published on a variety of subjects, in fact just about every imaginable subject. There are many people who trust the Bible and say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus And The Sabbath

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Principles Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

Fourth message concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Principles of Evangelism Matthew 10: 5-15 I. Jesus Was Specific in Sending the Twelve Out (v. 5-6) A. He sent them out with an evangelism partner 1. They went in pairs (Mark 6:7) 2. They went in power (Mark 6:7) B. He sent them to a specific place 1. It was a fulfillment of scripture 2. It showed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Believable Bible

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jul 12, 2006

A message on how why the bible is believable and proven.

In the bible in 2 Peter 1:16 we hear “For we have not followed cunningly devised fabled when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” Never before has there been so many who question God. Not only do they question the word of God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: *other

Tempted? Deal With It.

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 21, 2006

This message applies the temptation of Christ to our lives.

Background for temptation q Temptation takes place after an emotional high – baptism of Christ. q Temptation comes at a time of spiritual strength: communion of Father, Son and Spirit q Temptation comes in the midst of spiritual service – fasting. q Tempation comes at a time of physical weakness – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Character On Trial Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 24, 2006

The sixth message in a series from the life of Joseph

Trinity Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Series: Character on Display Character on Trial Genesis 43:1-45:15 In the last century, Elbert Hubbard wrote, “the final test of greatness lies in being able to endure contemptuous treatment without resentment.” We’ll watch today as Joseph passes that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Asking Jesus To "Prove It."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message about demanding signs from God.

Asking Jesus to “Prove It.” Matthew 12:38-42 July 9, 2006 Introduction How many here are fans of westerns? You like reading them and watching them on TV or movies? It’s okay to admit it! One of the more exciting things in these westerns are the gunfights that happen when someone makes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Famine In The Land

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 3, 2006

Message delivered to preachers at a local association meeting.

Joel 2:17 Famine in the Land Introduction In his second letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul said, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the word…” Peter, writing in his first letter, said, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Creeping Things

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Obeys Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 11, 2006

The message is simple, the time urgent and Jonah obeys.

JONAH 3 JONAH OBEYS I want you to watch a short video clip – you have seen it before – it contains words from people to do with fulfilling the command of Christ to take the gospel to the world. Those words are striking. I also found them haunting and challenging. I want you, if you can, to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

A message designed to cut to the heart of the nature of salvation.

The Doctrine of Regeneration John 3: 1-21 Quote: “As to its nature and source it is a supernatural, creative act of the Holy Spirit, not reforming our old nature, but giving us a new one alongside of the old.” James M. Gray Intro: Last week we looked at the truth of the matter about man’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

A message about the importance of a good worship service.

God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Baptist

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

A Message compeling us to Count our Blessings

One Blessing after another John 1:14-18. Intro: Can you imagine going on vacation in the middle of the winter and your sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing enjoying the sun, and suddenly out of nowhere a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else on the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal