Sermons on Pursuits:

And Just When!

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 20, 2003

To let people know that when there trials seem too hard to bare God will show up. When it seems like all hope is lost God will give you a way out.

SUBJECT: AND JUST WHEN SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 14; 19-21 This is a familiar story; many of us know and can tell you this story. The Bible gives us this account, and by us reading this many people will classify this as one of the greatest miracles God has ever performed. But for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When He Shall Appear

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

The coming of Christ has long been antisipated by believers

1. What do you look forward to?(anticipate) 2. Life seems to be made up of one event after another that we look forward to 3. Some of us look forward to: • The weekend • Eating out • The workweek • Vacation • School • Christmas • Summer break • Retirement • Graduation • Grandchildren 4. Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up, A Sense Of Urgency

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

Laziness and Apathy are destroying our foundations, we must arise and attack.

Develop a Sense of Urgency by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In our daily walk with Jesus, it is very easy to lose our sense of URGENCY, a spirit of gradualness slowly slips our heart into an idle, aimless drifting into trivial pursuit, while the weightier things go unguarded. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-26, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solomon's Search

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002

Solomon searched life for meaning, and the meaning seemed to elude him.

Solomon/s Search by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today, if I knew I only had one more sermon to preach, and then take my last breath, WHAT WOULD I SAY? At best, life as we know it, is just a temporary arrangement. We become better stewards of money than time. I ponder, FOR ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-8, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Community

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others.

Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Intro.: 1. "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / expressing their personal freedom). c. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002

A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Truth

Contributed by James Groce on May 4, 2003

Pontius Pilate even attempted to engage Jesus Christ in a philosophical discussion of the nature of truth when he asked “What is truth?”

******************* Loving truth 2 Thess. 2:10b “…because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” It is sobering to realize that this statement implies that we don’t naturally love the truth. Nor, for that matter, can we be saved without loving the truth. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Learning By Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Optimism In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A reflection on 9/11/01

Optimism In The Face of Tragedy 10/30/01 “We all face tragedy. What’s more, we’ve all received the symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We don’t like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Achievement And Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

Explores what the Bible teaches about ambition.

An excellent illustration of the pitfalls of ambition comes from Shakespeare’s classic work Macbeth. Macbeth probably expected to have ambition delivered in a quite different way then it was. He found the answers to his quest from three witches whose prophesy foretold who the next king of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 15, 2004

This lesson is intended to encourage teenagers to realize their God given talents and encourage them to use those talents to God’s glory.

Parable of the Talents I. Introduction A. What do they have in common? 1. Kraig Griffey, Adam Walton, Cooper Manning, Bobby Hull, Jr. 2. Ken Griffey, Jr., Luke Walton, Peyton Manning, Brett Hull a.1 & 2 respectively share the same father. b.Both are professionals: 1 isn’t an athlete & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Rain Came.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004

Once we deal with the sin that is causing the problem, we will remove the hindrance to the blessing.

And the rain came. First Kings 18:41 -- 46. 06/30/04 When we come to these vs. in chapter 18 of first Kings we find that God has been proclaimed as God and the 450 prophets of Baal have been slain. God can now bless the land. Rain is on the way. The drought is about to be over because rain is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Baptist

Change Or Die

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

If we do not let Christ change us we will be changed by the World

_______________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition in X Transition out _______________________________________________________ + Imagine A doctor calls, “I’ve got good news and bad news. - Bad news is that you’re going to die within a month. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist