Sermons on Protection From Drifting:

How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Answers the question "How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary?" from several different view points

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. Day after tomorrow it’ll be over, the presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2000 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 16 weeks until we celebrate Easter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Facing A Difficult Assignment From God

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

When God calls a leader He equips him to be successful in the task.

Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and the latter with personal inadequacy. God will stretch you in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Keeps People From Jesus

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Why is it that not everyone embraces the truth of Christ?

27 Turn to Ephesians Chapter 4:17 So where was the problem with the Gentiles? In the futility of their minds. Their problem was in their thinking. 4:18 What keeps people from following Christ? They are blinded in their mind. When it says they have hardness of the heart, it means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Comfort From Our Lord Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 12, 2001

GOD IS NOT SILENT WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE... THERE IS INDEED A WORD FROM THE LORD.

INTRO: 1. WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE, WE OFTEN HAVE QUESTIONS FOR GOD. 2. SOME HAVE SAID "DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO ME AT THIS MOMENT??" 3. KING ZEDEKIAH ASKED JEREMIAH THE PROPHET THE SAME QUESTION: IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD??, 4. I AM THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER TODAY AS ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17, Jeremiah 37:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 13, 2001

Did Jesus rise from the dead?

THE RESURRECTION Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: · Listened to the radio · Watched TV · Read the newspapers ANY TIME IN THE LAST 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the exodus

THE FIRST NINE PLAGUES At the end of Exodus chapter 2 we’re told: “Now it came about in the course of those many days that the king of Egypt died. And the sons of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out, and their cry for help because of their bondage rose up to God. So God ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

The Third Word From The Cross: Affection Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The cross broadens the concept of family - the family of God.

THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS - Affection "Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home", (John 19: 26, 27 We have been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Holiness

How To Receive An Answer From God Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

There are four attitudes i believe we need in order to have answered to our prayers

HOW TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER FROM GOD Power Through Prayer - Part 4 Luke 1:5-23 Pastor Jeff Seaman We’re in a series of messages on "Power Through Prayer". The first week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. The second week we talked about the five conditions of prayer. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message From Hell To Those That Are On Their Way

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to the Lost

A message from Hell to those that are on their way!! Luke 16:19-31 A message of Deception Interview with the Rich Man Matthew 24:4 The devil will tell you that he loves you To wait until you quit some things That you are a good person That you are a church member, and work in the church That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

From An Awful To A God-Full Life

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 7, 2001

Don’t settle just to be in the Lord’s presence reach out for His power.

May 6, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “From an Awful to a God-full Life” Mark 5:21-34 A lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational