Sermons on Realization:

"Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

“Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of Treasure Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Being wise with our money and resources.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Ecclesiastes 6:7 Intro: We live in a consumer culture Issues of consumption 90% of worlds wealth is in America *examples -Mitsubishi commercial -use of advertising, creative pricing I. Misconceptions About Finances A. My financial status determines my worth as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:7

Denomination: Holiness

Diy Disasters

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

builiding hazards and who to avoid them

DIY disasters – the hazards of building with the wrong equipment If your lucky you can make a hash of it and the experts will come in. Reason for failure- underestimated what’s involved and how much it’s going to cost. Then they invariably get fed up with the lack of progress.. it’s a downward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Check Your Joy

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001

IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Its Convenient - When Its Not

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001

A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001

There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church (A Body) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Conversion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying On Course

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Prayer Guide For People With Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasts Betwen Spiritual And Unspiritual Views Of Healing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Carnal people believe that healing is done only through human wisdom, knowledge and skill * Carnal people believe that restoration is done only if a person is good enough to merit the healing * Carnal people think that sickness is caused by one's own sin, mistake or ignorance * Carnal people bec

Carnal people believe that healing is done only through human wisdom, knowledge and skill * Carnal people believe that restoration is done only if a person is good enough to merit the healing * Carnal people think that sickness is caused by one's own sin, mistake or ignorance * Carnal people become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Spend Eternity In Heaven Or Hell?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Conditions For Entry Into Heaven 1.

Conditions For Entry Into Heaven 1. Romans 10:9,10 - If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead - as a substitutionary payment for the forgiveness of YOUR sins, you will be saved. Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational