Sermons on Pound Of Flesh:

How To Know A Cult When You See One Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 23, 2002

This is a sermon about identifying cults, what they have in common why people join a cult and also what can be done about it.

How To Know A Cult When You See One Cults today are multiplying like rabbits and growing like weeds. In the USA alone there are an estimated 5,000 cults actively recruiting people of all ages, from all walks of life, at the rate of tens of thousands of new recruits every year. Several research ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy War – Then And Now Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 23, 2002

struggling with the "complete destruction" of the residents of Canaan, especially in light of our culture and the prevalence of Holy War talk since Sept. 11

Holy War – Then and Now Joshua 10-11 - July 20/21, 2002 Intro: Plans were introduced this past week detailing various proposals for what to do with the site on which the World Trade Center towers stood until last September 11. The clean-up is completed, the search for human remains abandoned. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Encourage People Who Are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2002

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7 Quote: As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear "No" or are told what they can’t do more than 148,000 times by the time they reach ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God Of The No More

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

The Apostle Paul sees a Mass of Huddled People, Disowned Yet Reconciled, in Heaven’s Embassy on earth. There they are, Joined Together and Made One, with no middle walls to separate or enmity to isolate. Yet, while possessing Peace, they are wondering: WH

Tucked away in Verse 19 of Paul Letter to the Church at Ephesus at Chapter 2, is the Text of Scripture I want to raise to level of consciousness. I have tagged and targeted for teaching EPHESIANS 2:19. It reads in the KJV: "Now therefore you are NO MORE strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 10, 2003

James tells us the tongue is impossible to tame, and then tells us to tame it! Here’s how God helps us do the impossible.

James 3:1-12 February 9, 2003 Taming the Tongue The Power of Words I love you, you’re important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same without you, I’m proud of you, you are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

"I Will Come Again"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 14, 2003

If we believe that He came, that He died, that He rose, that He ascended, then we must believe He will come again. He said so.

Most of what I want to say today is familiar territory to most of us. But I want to serve it to you afresh today for two reasons. The first is that there may be some, or even one here, to whom this will be new; and in that case, it is important, and more than that, my duty, to present it. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Orthodox

Dare To Dream Again! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

DARE TO DREAM AGAIN (Preadventure) How can we find the strength to run the human race? When our dreams come crashing down, how can we dream again? Find practical answers for how to receive God’s strength in your life.

· The cartoon character “Cathy” celebrated Valentines Day with a large box of chocolate candies she bought for herself. [Cathy begins eating her candy.] “I eat this canty to get back at Richard, who didn’t give me a valentine in the second grade. . .which began a 25 year unraveling of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserve Unity! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 20, 2003

God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians.

Preserve Unity! Ephesians 4:1-16 Focus: God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians. Function: To challenge Christians’ selfish tendencies towards division and strife& to re-examine how fervently we are striving for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003

Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

How Do We Measure(Up)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2003

EPIPHANY 7(C) - As believers, how do we measure up - - like the world or like Christ?

HOW DO WE MEASURE (UP)? LUKE 6:27-38 FEBRUARY 23, 2003 LUKE 6:27-38 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"Filled Up With God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003

Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Orthodox

Journey To Joy

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

Joy is a Journey Experience. We have it, but every so often, we feel we suddenly need it.

The Journey To Joy Isaiah 55:6-13, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. For My thoughts are not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2001

Let’s Do Incarnation Day Instead! Warning: Take your Xanax before reading!

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I will admit it from the start that I am not enthralled about Christmas. Yes, when I was a kid I was into it like every other kid. What ruined it for me? Going to Bible College and studying the Word, Church History and various other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist