Sermons on Resolutions:

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

It takes two things to be prepared for an event, great or small… We should be well-informed, and… We should be ready by acting on the information.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 16, 2003 -------------------------- 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Authenticity & Courage – Marks Of Greatness Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

We need to fear God who sees all things, yet we have an assurance of Christ standing up for us.

“Authenticity & Courage – Marks of greatness” – Luke 12:1-12 Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/1/07 am S1 - We all have hidden secrets - OOPS Show a Video Clip from the Wizard of Oz (The Wizard is caught out and exposed as a fraud. He has put on a mask and fooled everyone, but he is a hypocrite and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Loss In Life Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Scriptural help for those grieving lifes losses.

When Life Gets Rough Loss And then there was the very sad story coming out of West Virginia this week. At first, it seemed to indicate that the 12 trapped miners were alive. But then, three hours later, hopes were dashed when all but one of the trapped miners were found dead. TALLMANSVILLE, W. Va. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Cat, A Crone, And A Closet

Contributed by Bryan Griem on Jan 6, 2006

This is a sermon encouraging personal Gospel witness through cultural opportunities such as the recent release of the movie, "The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe."

A Cat, A Crone, And A Closet INTRODUCTION: Clive Staples Lewis, better known as CS LEWIS, was once quoted as saying “You’ve given up smoking once: I’ve given it up a dozen times!” Perhaps this is why people do not make many resolutions. We give things up only to return to them, and perhaps, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Feet Shoed With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace And Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

THERE IS NO NEED THEN FOR CHRISTIANS TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. INSTEAD WE MUST RESIST THE ATTEMPTS OF SATAN BOTH TO RETAKE TERRITORY NO LONGER HIS AND TO DEFAME CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM BY CAUSING US TO FAIL.

FEET SHOED WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE TAKE ON THE SHIELD OF FAITH THERE IS NO NEED THEN FOR CHRISTIANS TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. INSTEAD WE MUST RESIST THE ATTEMPTS OF SATAN BOTH TO RETAKE TERRITORY NO LONGER HIS AND TO DEFAME CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM BY CAUSING US ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A True Hope

Contributed by Troy Stanley on Feb 4, 2017

Sermon on the Hope that we have in Christ. A hope that we will participate in the resurrection. The importance that we be prepared to give a reason for our hope in Christ.

A True Hope How many of you have made a New Year's Resolutions? Every year right before the new year I start planning for the upcoming year. I make a few resolutions and hopes for the new year. It’s the time of year I work to get the budget under control and (Dave Ramsey myself out of debt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21, Luke 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012

People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

God's Hands

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 11, 2013

A fascinating study is how the Bible speaks of God having hands, and how this terminology teaches us metaphorically about God's character and attributes. This sermon examines God's fearful hands, saving hands, keeping hands, helping hands & strong hands.

God’s Hands Chuck Sligh August 11, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 10 (to be read later) INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was a small child, I remember a song that was very popular, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground Zero Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

In the entire history of the world only two nations have began by being dedicated to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Israel & The United States of America. See how we share a similar story that can give us an early warning of end times.

The Final Countdown Has Began Series “Holy Ground Zero” 2 of 4 Based Upon Jonathan Cahn’s book The Harbinger. February 19, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A In the entire history of the world only two nations have began by being dedicated to the God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 7, 2021

Jesus became forsaken. Jesus willingly became separated from God. God turned His back on His Son so that all our sins might be paid for.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: FORSAKEN MARK 15:33-39 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 15:1-47 [6:13] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.15 ESSENTIAL KING JESUS We have been reading and meditating and listening our way through the Gospel of Mark for 15 weeks now. We are almost to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ