Sermons on Purpose Of Ordinances:

Mislead & Misguided

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001

A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And Prayer Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Isaiah 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival And Praise Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

In a church you need "Reaching Out", you need "Reaching In" but Revival is about "Reaching Up."

I think, that in talking about Revival, these past two Sundays, I may have caused some confusion over what I mean by that word and the reason for that is because Revival, is not a word that we hear much about in the churches of Christ. We know what the word Retreat means, we know what the words ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Dimensions

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001

An attempt to answer the question posed by James in 4:14, "What is your life?"

Life’s Dimensions James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cross Roads

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

Each person will come to a time when they have to either take the wide or narrow path.

CROSS ROADS PSALM 1 Introduction: · This summer, while on vacation, we were looking for a lake that we had seen on the map. We took a well graveled road for about 10 miles and then came upon a sign that showed the lake only being two miles away. While sitting at this cross road, I noticed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Some People Miss The Point?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Reasons why some people miss the main point of God’s truth

Are You Missing the Point? (Acts 14:7-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of God’s message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

THANKS BE TO GOD WHO ALWAYS LEADS US IN HIS TRIUMPH IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THANKS BE TO GOD WHO ALWAYS LEADS US IN HIS TRIUMPH IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: 2 Cor. 2:14 (Really, what we have are pieces of 2 psalms tied together to meet a different purpose and different historical circumstances) I. (:1-5) THE PATH OF TRIUMPH BEGINS WITH A HEART FOCUSED ON WORSHIPING ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Success Apart From God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

THE SUCCESS OF ANY ENDEAVOR DEPENDS ULTIMATELY ON THE GIFT OF GOD’S BLESSING

BIG IDEA: THE SUCCESS OF ANY ENDEAVOR DEPENDS ULTIMATELY ON THE GIFT OF GOD’S BLESSING INTRODUCTION: There are many ingredients to success. The psalmist is not demeaning the value of hard work, of diligence, of ambition, etc. But there is one essential ingredient for success. I. (:1) 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Apathy To Spiritual Awakening! Series

Contributed by Jeff Walton on Jul 3, 2001

It emphasizes how God points out the apathetic attributes of Israel.

Haggai: Lesson One § Student Handout Subject: Spiritual Apathy to Spiritual Awakening! ESTABLISH Study 1. The Relevance of Haggai’s Message for the Church today. A.Directed to God’s people some 2,500 years ago B.Haggai is one of the Post-Exilic prophets of the Restoration, the other two being ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The History Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE

BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE (:1-8) INTRODUCTION - LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION A. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message 1. It is important to listen closely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 18:7-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

About The Divine Covenants

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals more about

About The Divine Covenants Bible scholars have divided the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal