Sermons on Professing:

Committed Vs Submitted

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

We have moved from being submitted disciples to committed members. It is time to move back where God wants us.

COMMITTED VS SUBMITTED EXODUS 2:11-14 4:1-5&20 BRBC 9-12-04 INTRO: HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY THE CHURCH OF TODAY DOESN’T SEE THE THINGS HAPPEN THAT HAPPENED IN THE EARLY CHURCH. (IN THE BOOK OF ACTS) I THINK IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE CHANGED. WE HAVE STRAYED FROM WHAT THE CHURCH WAS ORIGINALLY. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

We become very anxious and get frustrated with very small and big decisions of our life. We may go to the extent of adopting worldly methods to take those decisions.We may - Ask God to give us immediate sign - Fast - Flip a coin - Go by Feelings - Dream -

How can I Know what God wants me to do? Romans 11: 33 – 36 Introduction: Most often we are in a dilemma while making small or big decisions in our lives. We may ask the following questions- 1. Will God send me a clear signal? 2. Will I get some sort of special feeling? 3. What if there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Knowing Jesus is more than knowing facts; this sermon stresses the need for personal knowledge of and commitment to the Lord.

Knowing Jesus Mark 8:27-35 Who is Jesus Christ? Opinions vary. He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Faith = Real Blessed

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Blessing is in our level of faith in the Giver of Blessings

John had a way of causing his readers to see the loving side of God through His son Jesus. In John’s writings, he tells us to love each other, to love like God, and that God is love. He stresses how the love of God was manifested with the sacrifice of His only begotten son, in an effort to make ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Methodist

Believing The Impossible Through Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleveth chapter of Hebrews; We all experience times of feeling like we are at a place of absolute impossibility; unless God comes through then I am doomed.

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IV Believing the Impossible through Faith Hebrews 11:11-12 Introduction We all experience times of feeling like we are at a place of absolute impossibility; unless God comes through then I am doomed. Abraham and Sarah find themselves in a situation we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Careful For Money Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning not to let money control you.

Careful for Money Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-21 Main Verse: 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Introduction False Teachers and Money 1Ti 6:3 If anyone teaches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2007

Why we need the church, and believers belong in the house of God! (Part of the Purpose Driven Life series.)

A Place to Belong Text: Ephesians 2: 19-22 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lydia: The Business Woman Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Conscience

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. N

The Power of Conscience Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. No policy can police ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Net Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon explaining the parable of the net. The modern church is the net which drags in all types.

The Parable of the net Matthew 13:47-50 "47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Door

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 1, 2008

❶ THE DOOR ❷. THE USERS OF IT ❸. THE PRIVILEGES OF THESE USERS

- Jn 10 is like you standing in doors to Narnia First it was the children hurriedly opening a wardrobe door to quickly hide inside from the curiosity seekers who’ve come to view the imposing professor’s odd, old house. It is not an ordinary wardrobe with an ordinary inside. Beyond the long fur ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth The Trade?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD QUESTION BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION A PERSON WILL EVER BE ASKED.

08 IS IT WORTH THE TRADE? Matt 16:26 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? KJV INTRODUCTION: WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 11, 2008

A message of encouragement for Mother’s Day 2008 based on Timothy’s mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois.

A Mother’s Faith 2 Timothy 1:5-6 Introduction Last Sunday we celebrated Homecoming here at Bethlehem Baptist, and this Sunday we have another celebration – Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is always the time when we remember to get the cards in the mail, order the flowers for our loved ones, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conscience Of Man - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This evening I want to take a few weeks and look at the conscience of man. • I want to try to answer and address a few questions. o When you’re tempted to do the wrong thing, do you listen to your conscience or do you just ignore it and keep going?

Introduction • This evening I want to take a few weeks and look at the conscience of man. • I want to try to answer and address a few questions. o When you’re tempted to do the wrong thing, do you listen to your conscience or do you just ignore it and keep going? o How can people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational