Sermons on Restoring Hope:

Running The Wrong Way

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

God will give us a second chance but we may always be identified with the sin we commit by running the wrong way from God’s will.

RUNNING THE WRONG WAY by Pastor Jim May If you are a sports fan may remember the story of how, on New Year’s Day in 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the annual Rose Bowl football game. In that game a man named Roy Riegels, the center of the California football team, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dead Dog Syndrome - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2005

Shimei suffered from a spiritual illness that can plague even the most godly man or woman. He suffered from a "critical spirit." What can we do make sure we don’t fall prey to the same sickness in our lives?

OPEN: An older couple were on a trip across country and they stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. As they got up to leave, the woman forgot and left her glasses on the table. They were several miles down the road before she realized she didn’t have them and to make matters worse, her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Even, Get...love

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 26, 2005

Message on loving enemies and such.

Don’t Get Even, Get...Love Matthew 5:38-48 April 24, 2005 Introduction If I were to ask you what kind of movie most of you ladies like, I’m guessing you would say, "romantic comedies." You know, the funny movies where the couple falls in love after all, and everything’s just fine. If I were to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unfinished Business Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 5, 2004

The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him.

Unfinished Business Part 4 – Titus 3 Thesis: The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept these missions ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-15, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The 2nd Mile Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004

The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Choice?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 16, 2004

EPIPHANY 6(A) - What is your choice in Christian living: disobedience and God’s curse or obedience and God’s blessings?

WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE? Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - February 15, 2004 DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 15See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

New Heavens & New Earth Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

Heaven is a city!

Revelation 21-22:6 January 4, 2004 New Heavens & New Earth What’s it going to be like? What will eternity be like? What is heaven like? It is a good question – not just in a sense of satiating our curiosity – showing us things that we have never seen or dreamed of, but it is also an ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Will It Take

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2004

One thing we can be sure of, if the church is ever going to have an impact in the world, all we do must be surrounded by prayer.

February 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 17:20-26 Subject: Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Title: What Will It Take? I look back on our 2-½ years here at First Assembly and a lot of good memories begin to flood my mind. I think about the newlywed game at our first Christmas party and I laugh at ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am A Christian... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Mar 1, 2004

We become a Christian, and we will always have that wonderful day to look back on.... but is that it? now what?

I am a Christian! … Now What? 2/28/04 Introduction.. I am a Christian! …….. I am …. I am happy to say that I have been born again as the Bible specifies in John 3:3 I have been purchased with the blood of Christ Jesus as shows in Revelation 5:9, I have been saved by grace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Be Changed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 5, 2004

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for effective, world-changing ministry.

March 7, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-7 Subject: The Holy Spirit Title: You Shall Be Changed Revival is here! I have been waiting to say that for many years. I have looked here and there searching for evidence of revival wherever I have been. I’ve been to the mountaintop, thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Bookkeeping Method Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 6, 2004

Unlike the world, which assumes that we must make a profit and we get what we pay for, God’s bookkeeping says that giving is receiving, and you get more than you pay for. You get grace paid for by the blood of Jesus.

In the last several months I have learned more about bookkeeping than I ever wanted to know. Because the church is converting from bookkeeping by hand to an accounting software, and because our financial leadership does not yet have access to all of that, I began to record transactions on the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Good Samaritan"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004

Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

“The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Identify With

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

“USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan