Sermons on Retain:

How To Keep Objectively Focused In Emotional Situations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Keep Objective in Emotional Situations (Luke 8:22-25)

It is sad how many people allow their emotions to cloud their ability to think objectively. When emotions get in the way of objective reasoning we tend to say and do things that we later regret. Jesus knew how to calm the storm in human emotions. Example: One day Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

Practical Guidelines for Consecration Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reasons Why Certain People Will Not Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why some people refuse to take advantage of the free offer of eternal life found in Christ Jesus

Some Reasons Why People Will Not Enter Heaven (Acts 24:22-27) Illustration:More than four out of every five Americans agree that "we all will be called before God at judgment day to answer for our sins," says a poll conducted for the Times Mirror company. National and International Religion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian Home?

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 1, 2004

The Christian home is a fortaste of heaven when we attribute our lives to serving God.

Dickerson Road Baptist Church 3601 Dickerson Road Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 Pastor: Michael Blankenship 615-865-0911 Joshua 24:13-15 What Happened to the Family? We live in an age where televison and video games have become ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004

God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

We should always be able to rejoice when we are in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord Always I believe too many Christians have given up the idea that joy is for THIS LIFETIME. In a rather fatalistic approach to life, some have decided that we will only know real joy in heaven -- we’ll just have to wait. There is a Greek word that expresses that philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Fit Messiah

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

As Jesus deals with Satan’s temptations he proves that He is the only one fit to be the Messiah of mankind.

You know it used to be that when you went to choose a Bible that your biggest decision was the type of cover to get. Then with the arrival of some of the more modern versions, one had to decide what version and what cover to get. Recently I received a catalogue from Christian Book Distributors. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Advent #3: How Long Do I Have To Wait??

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

WAITING IS ABOUT BELIEVING AND BELIEVING IS KNOWING HE WILL COME AGAIN!

ADVENT #3: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?? JAMES 5: 7-11 DECEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Christmas Survey What do people believe about the birth of Christ? A few days ago Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Among Us

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Becoming aware of hidden fallacies in our life and in our church.

A Prophet Among Us John 2:12-25 Jesus is often known in his roles as priest and king, but not as often in his role of prophet. What is a prophet? The voice of God! Special calling/ special experience The Spirit of God delved into the lives of ordinary men and transformed them into ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

S - Tart With Authenticity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

all religions lead to God, or no religions lead to God? this is a question worth looking at...

Start with Authenticity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 1 re•li•gion. ri-’li-j&n, from religare to restrain, tie back. 1 : An institutionalized set of systems, attitudes, beliefs, and practices. 2 archaic : scrupulous conformity.  All religions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

Mistakes we make while looking into a mirror. 1. v.23-24a - A Passing Glance 2. v.24b - Forgetting What We See 3. v.25 – Ignoring Its Reflection

Jay Rathman while hunting deer in the Tehema Wildlife Area near Red Bluff in northern California, climbed to a ledge on the slope of a rocky gorge. As he raised his head to look over the ledge above, he sensed movement to the right of his face. A coiled rattler struck with lightning speed, just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Wrong With Him?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 7, 2012

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

What Is Wrong With Him? / Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: The musical South Pacific was based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Tales of the South Pacific” by James Michener. The music was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. In 1949 the musical opened on Broadway winning 10 Tony ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2011

What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?

Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal