Sermons on Pursuit Of Purpose:

The Great Confession

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002

What was the ’rock’ that Jesus promised to build His church upon? What does ’the gates of Hell’ mean? These are just two of the questions answered in this exegesis of Matthew 16:13-19.

The Great Confession An Exegesis Of Mathew 16:13-19 Introduction 1. After the miracle of feeding four-thousand people with seven loaves and a few little fish (Matthew 15:32-38), Jesus and His disciples came to Magdala (Matthew 16:39). a. It was in Magdala that the Pharisees and Sadducees asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach The Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002

Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement Of Christ's Kingdom & Righteousnen

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33)

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33) Andrew Fletcher in 1709 once said, “Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who makes the laws.” Music has a powerful influence with every person on the planet. Illustration: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name,

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name, There Is An Action for Revival shall humble themselves, The Depends on God and pray, The Devation to God and seek my face, The Departure from sin and turn from their wicked ways There Is A Reaction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Especially Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004

Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004

Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 28, 2004

Jesus was preparing to die.

PREPARE TO DIE! John 11:45 – 12:11 S: Jesus, Death, Sovereignty, Worship Th: The Road to the Cross Pr: JESUS WAS PREPARING TO DIE. ?: How? KW: Events TS: We will find in our study of John three events that show how Jesus was preparing to die. The _____ event was the… I. SCHEMING (45-53) II. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should You Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004

The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

"Ready-Break"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 15, 2004

TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….

“Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason Why We Sing

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

To observe the reasons by behind our singing.

1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

He Is God, And He Is Good

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon deals with worship. Our worship flows from our understanding of who God is and what He has done.

April 18, 2004 Psalm 100 “He is God, and He is good” INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week on the internet listing some details about President Bush’s tax return. (How would you like it if the details of your tax return were made available for everyone to see!) It showed his income, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist