Sermons on Restraining Sensual Indulgence:

Worshipping An Empty God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God Is No Leisurely Stroll Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 13, 2004

#2 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series, this focuses on walking according to the flesh or the Spirit, essentially, selfishness or obedience.

Romans 8:5-9 – Walking with God is No Leisurely Stroll I read a true story that happened some time ago at a hospital in Montreal. Apparently, there was a 73-year-old hospital patient who insisted on lighting a cigarette while hooked to an oxygen supply, causing a small explosion. The woman, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 1--The Searching Soldier Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2004

CORNELIUS WAS A GOOD MAN, A GOD-FEARING MAN, A GENEROUS MAN, A PRAYING MAN, BUT NOT A SAVED MAN...YET! [GOOD HURRICANE ILLUSTRATION AND MISSIONS APPLICATION] Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 1 “The Searching Soldier” Acts 10:1-16 It’s now about 10 years after the day of Pentecost, and though the early church has made great strides and reached a lot of people, they are making no efforts to reach the Gentiles. Those 3k saved at Pentecost…all Jews. 5k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Confusion No More Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon attempt to clear up so confusion about what we should be worried about and what we do not need to worry about

Galatians 5:1-15 Confusion No More! Introduction A. It ain’t over till its over. You know who said that? B. Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. C. Most of the things he said, makes you scratch your head D. Yogi is know as the master of confusion and double speak like: a. This is like déjà vu all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spirit Of A Hero

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005

Running the Race in Corinthians 9: 23-27 and the spirit of the athlete and the spirit of the Christian.

Title: Spirit of a Hero Text: 1 Corinthians 9: 23-27 Background The Corinthian culture to which Paul was speaking was worse than any Liberty Avenue or port town that we can think of today. It was a hub of international trade. People of from all over the word passed through this sea port town. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Place Of Prosperity In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 11 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with the subject of prosperity in a life of faith.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 11 The Place of Prosperity in a life of Faith. 1 Timothy 6:3-21 As we have seen the letter to Timothy addressed six main topics, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Listen To God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Really Matters?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2004

Sermon for those seasoned with time saints. Most notes are from John Faust, minister of seniors at Southeast Christian Church

Evening Service for 10/17/2004 What Really Matters? Seasoned with Time Series Introduction: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Cost Of Being Lost

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

A sermon that challenges us to count the cost of living a life that has been given to the world and not to Jesus Christ

"The High Cost Being Lost" Luke 12:16-21 I. Introduction There is an expression that we see a lot on popular youth clothing, it appears on our trucks and it even appears in some advertising. "No Fear" or as we say in the country, "Ain’t Skeered". Now I am not exactly sure where that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most In Life!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

What Matters Most In Life! Love is the key to attracting the lost to church!

I almost died this week... The words, “I love you.” became meaningful to me. Love came alive in Janet, when she didn’t want to leave me even though they kicked her out. Almost every phone call - the words I love you were spoken from the heart. Tonight - Communion - I will tell about the walk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

From A Sob To A Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

From a Sob to a Song: Learn from Habakkuk How the Lord Leads from Confusion to Calm

It started with four highjacked airplanes and three downed buildings resulting in the deaths of 6,000 people. How did you react when you first found out about the attacks? For me it was scepticism. It looked more like a movie than reality. When the frightful facts finally sank in I was reminded ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 30, 2004

Many people wonder why God would allow his own son to suffer in the way that he did. We will in this message examine why Jesus had to die.

Introduction: We are approaching the time of year in which Christians look and remember the death of our Lord Jesus. The movie “the Passion” has stirred a renewed interest in the death of Jesus. Many people after watching that movie and contemplating the life and death of Jesus ask the question, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All In The Seeing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 10, 2004

4th in series of 5. Two different views of this woman (John 8:1-11) The crowd saw her as damaged and worthless. Jesus saw her as damaged and valuable.

“Honor your father and mother” is one of the Ten Commandments. It seems a bit strange to me when you look at it set along side the other commandments. Why is this so important? Why, because parents have been given such a high and worthy charge – a living soul has been placed into their care. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In Lust Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Living in a sex saturated world, we find ourselves remarkably like Lot struggling to keep a grasp on righteousness for ourselves and our children. How can we do that?

Tell the Story of the text.... There are a variety of lessons in this text, and I can only cover a few in the allotted time. 1) Homosexuality is a terrible sin The bible houses dozens of cross references to this very unpopular fact in our country. Romans 1:26-28 "For this reason God gave them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational