Sermons on Proofs:

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 27

HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN Matthew 27 v. 62 - ch 28 v. 20 we see here:- 1. The Priority of His Resurrection i.e. if Christ is not risen:- (a) His Divinity is Disproved -He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements (b) His Death is Dismissed - He is a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Reasons For Our Troubles

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A scriptual message from Psa. 116 on troubles.

PSALM 116 - REASONS FOR OUR TROUBLES TEXT - PSALM 116 INTRO. - I love the way this psalm begins. The first four words are outstanding. When you read them you immediately want to know more. "I love the Lord because...". Our love is always a consequent love. Something causes us to love. We find it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003

When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

“By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Something On The Inside!

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Dec 29, 2003

To let the saints know that you shall overcome, because God is able!

Scripture: 1John 4:4 Topic: Something on the inside! “But ye’ are of God little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” Intro It was something about this author who wrote both the gospel of John and these epistles, that he knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforting.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 7, 2004

Dr. Havner say it I believe the ministers have a twofold are dual ministry. He said, “The business of a preacher is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

The comforting. Acts 9: 32 -- 42. 01/07/04 Vance Havner was a wonderful preacher of the gospel. He is known for a lot of one-liners that draw attention all the time. Oftentimes there were humor in them but a message in each one. One time he was reading where Jesus came apart from the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Aug 22, 2004

In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is.

Read Romans 8:5-14 In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is. In Col. 2:9 the apostle Paul, writing to the church said that Jesus has all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, mean all the power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Happiness In Marriage

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Sermon on marriage

The Secret of Happiness in Marriage Ephesians 5:25-30 1. Myth: The reason there is so much misery in marriage because husbands and wives seek their own pleasures a. The real problem is that husbands and wives do not seek happiness in the pleasure of their spouse b. Secret of happiness in marriage: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

Thesis: To clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits’ Work.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-14 Thesis: to clarify the nature of the Holy Spirits work. Introduction: 1. There is more info in John about the Holy Spirit than in Matt MK LK 2. In order to understand the mission/work of the HS we must keep in mind that Jesus is talking to His APOSTLES in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14, John 14:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ye Shall Know The Truth..."

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Many Christians do not allow themselves the pleasure of being a Christian and the associated freedoms.

“Ye Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Set You Free” Text: John 8: 31-41 Purpose: The attitudes of the 1st Century Jews are comparable to those of many Christians today. I. Introduction: A look at the text A. Arrogant 1. Them, children of Abraham/We are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying On God's Agenda (Acts - Part 18) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

steps to staying on God’s agenda for your life...

Staying on God’s Agenda Acts 10:34-11:18 Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 18 May 18, 2003 GETTING THE CONTEXT… Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

Moses gives God four excuses as to why he shouldn’t be the one to lead. Much of the material is taken from Chuck Swindoll’s book on Moses.

Excuses! Introduction: A. For forty years, Moses has been living in exile. This is a long to time to live in the shadow of failure. Without any warning, The Lord spoke the hardest words for Moses to hear: “And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assessing The Levels Of Faith Development In Counselees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Assessing The Levels of Faith Development in Counselees

Assessing The Levels of Faith Development in Counselees Romans 1:17 1). Sensory Faith - When someone becomes a Christian they depend on the teachings of their immediate mentor, friend, or Pastor. Relying on what their senses tell them to be true, the young believer is dependent on those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Almost Hear The Midnight Cry

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2012

They cry for throcks to fall on them no death to late

I CAN ALMOST HEAR THE MIDNIGHT CRY Matt.25: 6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. We must all face the fact the midnight cry is coming. We need to be ready for anew day is coming when he comes. 1. The midnight cry of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist