Sermons on Purpose Of Giving:

How Long Oh Lord!?

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Apr 27, 2002

Many of us are asking the same question David asked - How Long?

"How Long, Oh God?" April 28, 2002 AM Psalms 13 A. I suspect that there are several here today that are asking the same question David asked. 1. How long will I have to tolerate this? 2. How long will God let this happen in my life? 3. How long before I get my breakthrough? B. David sits in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show Us!

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002

We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.

Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Now He's Everywhere

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 1, 2002

When Jesus ascended, something changed. Now, he fills everything in every way.

THE ASCENSION: NOW HE’S EVERYWHERE (Ephesians 1:16-23) A fellow was writing about a scene he had witnessed in the mountains of Colorado. He was driving uphill along a major interstate when he overtook a long freight train going the same way, but at a slower speed. The train was being pushed by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Bless Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 3, 2002

Second in series on encouragement for the home.

Last week we saw from the poor example of Aachan, "How to be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home". Now a better example from King David in 2 Samuel chapter 6. Pay close attention to the progression of "blessing" in this chapter: 2 Samuel 6:11 - "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wholeness Is Holiness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002

JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Shepherds Have Failed Us

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The shepherds of Israel were guilty of bringing God’s judgment on them and their poeple, in the same way, God’s shepherds today have failed the Church.

THE SHEPHERDS HAVE FAILED US BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION I’m continuing my theme of national revival. I’m going to focus on just one group in the phrase, “My People.” Today I’m going to focus on pastors. I’m going to show how the shepherds of Israel were guilty of bringing God’s judgment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Monument Of The Mind

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2002

The Cross must be erected in our minds as a lasting memorial to God’s amazing love.

A Monument of the Mind Rom 5:1-8 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pentecost Can Be Summed Up In One Word...

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 16, 2002

What happened on Pentecost? How do you sum it up, and apply it to us today?

Acts 2:1-11: PENTECOST CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD… I think it’s generally true that people are always looking to improve, to change their lives for the better. That’s why there are so many commercials for diet and exercise products – lots of people out there trying to change their appearance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by George Rennau on May 18, 2002

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

Title: Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 The Church was born at Pentecost And Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday A celebration of the harvest For Israel, it was a harvest of grain For the Church, Pentecost is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Formula For Success Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

God’s formula for Joshua’s success is a model for today’s believer.

God’s Formula For Success Joshua 1:6-9 There is a common desire within every person to feel successful. We often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. Success by the world’s standard ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9, Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Jesus is our resurrected savior.

Portraits of Jesus The Risen Savior Luke 24:1-12 (Story of Jesus on trial at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington DC. Emphasize the remark by ACLU advocate Bruce Fein.) Is it possible that the resurrection is not all that important? Is it possible that our sins could be forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The History Of The Jw's

Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002

This is an outline of the History of the JW’s

JW’s I. The History of the JW’s A. The founder = Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) 1. CT Russell was of a Scottish-Irish birth to Scott-Irish Presbyterian parents. 2. At age 15 he rejected the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church and joined the congregational church. 3. By age 17 he dropped out of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Can You Tread Water?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 31, 2002

God is calling us to a life of faith and obedience

How Long Can You Tread Water? People may not have a Bible or even read one but almost everyone has heard of Noah’s Ark. There are books about it, pictures and paintings of it, movies about the search for the ark, statues, ties, wallpaper, all kinds of things with a Noah’s Ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Think You Are Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Requirements For Revival" series. This sermon identifies what the Bible says about Christians.

Sunday Morning June 2, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#1] SLIDE 1 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. Wouldn’t you like to see revival break out? You are probably thinking, “I would love to see revival happen, but the chances of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist