Sermons on Preparedness For Living:

Prayer Ends Where It Began Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Prayer is first and last about seeking God and his glory.

Prayers Ending and Beginning Matthew 6:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we will consider the doxology with which we traditionally end the Lord’s Prayer. I refer to those words: for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

The gifts give an indication of what God has in mind for you.

1 Cor 12:1,4-20 WHAT DOES GOD WANT? 6/6/04S&C What does God want? Have you ever wondered? I remember agonizing in prayer one day, and suddenly God appeared in the clouds. I remember it well. It was a blazing sunny day—the only sunny day of my childhood. He spoke to me directly, and told me in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Very Far

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

A backdoor look at the Five Purposes of the Church.

Not Very Far Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:28 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. <Prayer> You know, it’s really always been the plan of the enemy. And his strategies haven’t changed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:28

Denomination: Church Of God

One Of You Shall Betray Me

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004

I can hear these words of Jesus ring through every gathering of his people. There is always a chance that someone will begin to walk in the shoes of Judas unless we stay close to Jesus.

ONE OF YOU SHALL BETRAY ME by Pastor James May Matthew 26:20-23, "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consolation Of Confession

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

It seems to be one of mankind’s innate flaws--the tendency to hide his sin and wrong. But concealing our sin solves nothing. Only by confession can we hope to experience inner peace and relief.

THE CONSOLATION OF CONFESSION Text: I John 1: 9; Ps.32: 5 Intro: As you listened to that title you may have thought to yourself that the ideas of consolation and confession simply don’t go together. After all, we don’t normally think of confession in a positive light. The idea of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 3, 2004

I preach weekly to a congregation that sometimes include Muslims and Hindus who are coming out of curiosity. This is a Christological sermon for sure.

The Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 form for us a wonderful picture of the Lord Jesus Christ The Old Testament is full of “Types and Shadows” of what is to come in the New Testament. These “Types and Shadows” were meant to prepare us for the reality that would ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

I Can't Take It Anymore

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

Every person on the face of the earth will get to a place sometime in life where they will say, "I can’t take it anymore." What do you do when you get o the junction? Jesus was there in Luke 22, what did He do? Let’s find out.

I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! Jamie Wright • Maranatha Fellowship Church I can’t take it anymore. Have you ever heard anybody say that? Have you ever said that? This is the only way I know how to say it. It’s that point that you get to when you feel like you are going crazy. People come up to me ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Faith For Everyday Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 4, 2004

This sermon is about the importance of faith in everday life and the areas in which we need faith such as 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE OUTLINE 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE THE MESSAGE THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE 1. FAITH TO BE STRONG Faith gives us strength in difficult times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 7, 2004

A good exposition not only of the fakes in some of the pews, but of sorcery and the occult so prominent today. SIMON’S PRETENSION, PROFESSION, PRESUMPTION.

Counterfeit Christianity Acts 8:9-25 In the previous verses we saw: city wide revival w/ Philip the Evangelist. Miracles were performed, souls saved. And here’s a scriptural principle which follows: wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. God sows some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

#4: Acts Of Worship Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#4 of 7 on Worship. This looks at a traditional Church of Christ doctrine on the "Five Acts of Worship"

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #4: Acts of Worship We’re going to start off with a game: "Who Wants to be a Worshiper?" The first question reviews something we saw several weeks ago: Q. How many times does the Bible use one of the words for "worship" to describe a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eighth Commandment Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2003

We are not supposed to steal, but do we?

INTRODUCTION • When a man attempted to siphon gasoline from a motor home parked on a Seattle street, he got much more than he bargained for. Police arrived at the scene to find an ill man curled up next to a motor home trying to steal gasoline. The man had plugged his hose into the motor home’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All-Present Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 24, 2003

Part Three of series of the "omni" characteristics of God’s nature. A God who is with us everywhere.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2003 We have been studying the "omni" words that apply to God. This morning we come to omnipresence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Character Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people!

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people! Aman! When you did your Bible reading last Sunday, you read the account of Hannah in 1st Samuel. The account begins with Elkanah who was a descendant of the Levitical priesthood. He had two wives – Hannah (favored) and Peninnah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist