Sermons on Result Of Praise:

The Response Of Faith

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

This passage shows us the response of faith Joshua made after his promotion, and his obedience to God in going into the promised land. Thus today, let us look at two responses of Joshua and the people.

‘THE REPONSE OF FAITH’ JOSHUA 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But George’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 1 of 9

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Our Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

Jesus wants to displace your fear with faith

Jesus, Our Peace In The Storm (Mark 4:35 – 41) The story is told of a man who fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: “Is anyone up there?” “I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?” “Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Components Of Friendship Evangelism

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003

It is easier to bring your friends to Christ than complete strangers. Paul shows us how.

COMPONENTS OF FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM A. During my conversation with your elders, I have discovered that they have a PASSION for LOST SOULS. 1. Our PURPOSE as Christians is to live our lives in such a way that will bring GLORY to God and SOULS to Christ. COMMENT: Endeavoring to bring people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did He Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Normal Christian Life

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 18, 2001

The normal Christian life is one of FULL devotion to Jesus Christ.

“The Normal Christian Life” Some 250 years ago, two young Moravian men heard of an island in the West Indies which was virtually owned by one plantation master. He was a violent man who treated his slaves with complete contempt. He would not allow them to know anything of Christianity; no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Life Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

Principles on how to live life successful taken from Joshua assuming leadership of the Israelites.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 1 “How to Live Life Successfully” Joshua 1:1-9 Success is a difficult thing to truly define. “Among the apostles, the one absolutely stunning success was Judas, and the one thoroughly groveling ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out On Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 14, 2002

Some great principles about faith found in Israel’s crossing of the Jordan River.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 3 Stepping Out On Faith Joshua 3: 1-17 Dr. John R. Hamby For Christians today crossing of the Jordan represents passing from one level of the Christian life to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Life (Love) Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 17, 2002

Jesus Christ is the truth and God is Love, therefor love is the truth and tells the truth.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 January 16 2002 May I start tonight by giving you a logical conclusion about love, which stems from last week’s discussion on truth. We have concluded from the scriptures that Christ is the way, the truth, the life and the light. Based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Son Of David, Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 17, 2002

The genealogy of Jesus helps us to understand and relate to the fullness of Jesus’ humanity.

Well, as you are well aware, it’s the holiday season. Just look around you, red and green everywhere, the stores are crowded with shoppers, and the extended family is getting friendlier and more loving toward one another as each day passes, right? It’s true that the holiday season is billed as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get God To Say "Yes"

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003

We spend almost all of our life hoping to hear a word that contains only three letters. This sermon contains the formula for getting God to say YES.

Introduction: We spend a good part of our life hoping to hear a word that is made up of only three letters. We are most often on a quest to secure it and will go to almost any length to hear this word. And whether you realize it or not you begin this quest at a very early age. Some of you, as I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15, 2 Chronicles 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 17, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

Survival Of The Fittest Or Triumph Of The Meek? Series

Contributed by Soon Hock Lim on Mar 16, 2001

Just how realistic is the way of Jesus, the way of the Beatitudes, and the Sermon on the Mount? Just how true is Jesus’ statement, “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth”? (Mt 5:5.)

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST OR TRIUMPH OF THE MEEK? On Friday nights while all of us should be at our Cell Groups, ntv7 is showing the 2nd series of Survivor—this time at the Australian Outback. While I don’t want you to cut short your CG meeting to head home to catch the programme—still, I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 March 25, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 March 25, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for loving all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran