Sermons on Reinforcement:

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

A right attitude is providential, it is essential, and it is consequential.

Sunday, July 1, 2007 “The Right Attitude” Text: Matthew 5: 1 - 11 The events of life move rather quickly. And it is said that your attitude determines your aptitude. In fact your attitude towards life drives your philosophical construct of life. If you have a fatalistic attitude, then ca ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 28, 2009

We have become God’s Temple and ought to be a house of prayer.

1. Introduction a. The lens of Scripture is now in sharper focus b. Jesus travels from Jericho to the east and passes through Bethphage and then Bethany. As He nears Bethphage and the Mount of Olives He gives His disciples instructions regarding a mule. He tells them what to do, what to say when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity : Shaping Your Faith

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

People tend to think the Trinity doesn’t matter & is an hindrance & obstacle to real faith, but this is not true - sincerity is no substitute for truth.

Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13: v 5-14 A story is told of a little girl drawing, when her mother asks what it is she is sketching. ‘I am drawing a picture of God’ she said. The Mother tells her this is impossible, as no-one knows what God looks like; when the girl says ‘Well they will when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-14

Denomination: Methodist

How Did Ot People Get Saved? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 15, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 3:6-14

Text: Galatians 3:6-14, Title: How did OT people get saved? Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: I remember trying to teach and adult Sunday School class on Youth Sunday when I was a brand new Christian. The passage that I was teaching was from the OT. And like much of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Homework Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

This eigth in the series deals with God’s design and power to work in our homes and marriages. What does God want our marriages to look like?

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Well it looks like we are going to spend one more week here. I tried to fit both these last pieces into the puzzle but really needed to do them one at a time to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: *other

Lemon Trees In A Snowstorm

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007

Lemons peeked through the snow outside the tomb of Lazarus. Just so, on Good Friday, there remains the promise of a better tomorrow.

Lemon Trees in a Snowstorm John 12:1-8 Good Friday April 6, 2007 Let me begin this evening by reading to you from the prophecy of Isaiah. In the 43rd chapter, we read these words. This is what the Lord says – he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

What I Learned At Men's Retreat Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

What I learned at men’s retreat is a reflection on the spiritual gift survey we did at a recent retreat.

WHAT I LEARNED AT MEN’S RETREAT Apparently there was something mentioned at Men’s Retreat last weekend about “What happens at Men’s Retreat stays at Men’s Retreat.” I, however, never agreed to such a covenant and am willing to share this morning. One of the things I learned at Men’s Retreat was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006

An encouraging message of hope

God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resolved, That I Will….

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Communion Meditation for January 1, 2006

Well, it’s New Years Day 2006. Isn’t it hard to believe that six years have now passed since we welcomed the year 2000 and wondered if our computer systems were going to crash because of Y2K? But here we are, by God’s grace and love, entering another new year. What kind of a year do you want 2006 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Defining The Puropse Of Praise Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

what is praise?

“ Defining the Purpose of Praise” Danny L. Williams January 9, 1999 Psalm 103:1-5 Intro: Have you ever been in a praise & worship service and you didn’t feel like Praising? And then you begin to ask your self, “What is the Purpose of Praise?? SURE We may have been there, What is it in us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The five purposes of every church

The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Example

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Give consideration to what example you set for the world around you. God has a great plan for His people and for His world; He calls us to show that in our lives, by our words and our actions.

We Are The Example 08/16/09 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction ILL: Story: Michael Vick Signs Contract With Eagles. Commentators debating the move speak to Vick’s role as an example, with one saying he didn’t consider Vick an example for anyone. And that is what I would like us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blind Will See Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Our Savior's great love for us causes Him to have great compassion on us.

The Blind Will See. The Book of Mark Mark 8:22-26 I. Introduction: A. We have come to a major dividing point in the Book of Mark. B. That makes the miracle recorded here significant in several ways. 1. This the second of the 2 miracles which were recorded only in Mark. a) None of the other gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In Peace

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Many people think that you have to be dead to get rest, yet the Bible clearly states that we can and should have peace in our lives. In fact it should be something that defines us and separates us...

The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" is a short epitaph that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" which is then often given in English as Rest in peace. The expression means "may he / she rest in peace". Rest in peace probably sounds like a pretty nice idea to most of you here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27