Sermons on Recovery From Addiction:

Winning The Battle From The Beginning

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001

No matter what you’re up against, the battle has already been won.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WINNING FROM THE BEGINNING “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:11-50

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Massage From The Book Of Hebrews

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A sermon on the "Let us" phrases mentioned in the Book of Hebrews

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS TEXT - Heb.4: 1, 11 - 16 INTRO. - The writer of the Book of Hebrews is in question. Some say it is Paul, others say Barnabas or Apollos. Any could be true or all could be wrong. The answer is of little matter since the book has been included in the canon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus From Four Angles Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2001

An introduction to the 4 Gospels and their presentations of Christ

Jesus from Four Angles (intro to the Gospels) Main Thought: The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind. Let’s look at these 4 aspects of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Peter I Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon from Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON ONE LUKE 5:1-11 When I was a little kid a remember a time when my uncle Bobby lived with us. I must have been no more then four years old. I am amazed that I can remember hanging out with my uncle Bob, but I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Lessons From Peter Ii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon on Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON #2 MATTHEW 14:22-33 Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Bible Church

Reclaiming Blessing From Tragedy

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 11, 2002

We serve a God of the impossible! When we face seemingly impossible situations like times of tragedy, this story teaches us that God is able to turn things around and reclaim blessings from tragedy.

Introduction: We serve a God of the impossible! When we face seemingly impossible situations like times of tragedy, this story teaches us that God is able to turn things around and reclaim blessings from tragedy. Let us look at 7 steps to do this: I React to the situation i) She did something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Gaining Wisdom From The Trails Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 12, 2002

Part 2 in our study of the Book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 2 “Gaining Wisdom From Trails” Date: September 8, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction This morning in the first message of this series on the book of James, he gives this strange charge to the Christian community. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Arose From The Dead Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 16, 2002

The stone was not rolled away so that Jesus could get out, it was so that others could get inside and see that he was not there!

Introduction: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former leader Leonid Brezhnev, Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From St. Patrick

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to God. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it wi

Lessons from St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Video of Ireland played with Celtic worship in the background. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed From Hurt To Healing

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002

Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Potter's House

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

A look at the process of the potter and application of how God forms us to be vessels of honor.

I. Potter found the clay A. Psalm 40:2-3 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Free From The Prison Of Want

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2002

How to be free

SET FREE FROM THE PRISON OF WANT Psalm 28 "be their shepherd and carry them forever." & 100 "Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Max lacado wrote:" What is it that keeps you from real joy? How would you fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-8, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran