Sermons on Reward For Obedience:

The Truth About Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

Pleasing God means understanding His will and doing it! But... how do we know the will of God?

THE TRUTH ABOUT PLEASING GOD (1) COLOSSIANS 1:9-10A 1. Illus. of Paul C. • His daddy was an alcoholic who grew violent when he drank. • As a boy, Paul was beaten with a shovel, etc. • No matter what he did, his daddy would find something wrong with it, fly into a rage, and beat him. • When he grew ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Only the Gospel 1) Gives us the assurance of heaven. 2) produces a changed life 3) Is based on God’s grace

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOSPEL COLOSSIANS 1:3-8 1. Illus. of Homer and The Odyssey (HNTC, page 276) • Ulysses wanted to hear- plugged ears of crew and lashed himself to mast of ship. • Orpheus- played and sang so beautifully that the siren’s song held no appeal to the sailors. 2. There are a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Life God Called Us To Live Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2009

We are called to live in a special way.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages talking about how we are called to reach out to people who do not know Jesus and how we are to then take those people and help them to become disciples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eyes Have It

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009

What we see with our eyes affects us spiritually.

THE EYES HAVE IT INTRODUCTION: The eyes, they’re a wonderful instrument aren’t they? They’re a complex mechanism of combined parts that all work together to allow us to be able to see the world around us. This can be both a blessing and a curse. There is much beauty to see in this world but along ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David The Caveman Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 9, 2009

There is much that we can learn from the way David reacts to his circumstances in the cave of Adullam.

Introduction: A. I thought we would start with a little humor from some cartoons I came across this week. 1. “Peter finds his faith much stronger in the winter.” Walking on the water is nothing if the water is frozen! 2. “Another Eskimo baptism gone bad.” The preacher should have kept his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Of Honour

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on 1 Sam 2:12-36 - Ministry of Honour

1 Sam 2:12-36 Ministry of Honour Introduction History is filled with several examples of leaders who failed. In 1985, the 3rd president of Singapore, Devan Nair, resigned alleged due to his alcoholism. In 1999, the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, faced an impeachment case ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: *other

Moses' Rap

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Moses used poetry and music to challenge Israel to remain faithful to God’s covenant.

You can hardly go to a sporting event without hearing the pounding beat—Boom, boom, BOOM! Boom, boom, BOOM! We shall, we shall ROCK you!” When I was younger, many of my favorite radio and television programs were sponsored by a company that guaranteed to make you as safe as the Rock of Gibraltar. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Set Free

Contributed by Ed Owens on Jan 17, 2007

Though freedom is often regarded as throwing off the restraints of religion, true freedom comes from obeying the scriptures.

SET FREE PSALM 119:32,45 JANUARY 14, 2007 I read some real life warnings on products. The first one was found on a snow sled. It warned: “Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions.” I wonder if that warning was for ignorant Floridian kids who have never seen snow. I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Getting Ready To Leave Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Our faith will outlive our lives.

Jesus is getting ready to leave John 13:31-38 I’m sure you’ve realized that I just skipped the section on Judas which is from verses 18-30 and I did this for the simple reason that I covered this passage a while ago. So, if you weren’t here or if you just want to hear it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Me? You Have Got To Be Kidding God!

Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2010

God has called you to serve Him, yes You. No excuses; just obey Him in faith. Only those who answer the call of God will see the victory.

Who Me? You have Got to be Kidding God! Wednesday, January 20, 2010-01-20 By Pastor James May How many of you love to fly? I know that some of you probably wouldn’t fly unless it was a life or death emergency. A lot of people have a fear of flying. If you’re one of them you would surely ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving The Sermon But Hating The Message

Contributed by Garrick Ace on Jan 25, 2010

Both Herod and Felix loved hearing good preaching!

Loving the Sermon but Hating the Message Luke 6:47-49 NKJV 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expunge Evil Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is our refuge, you must love Him and walk in His ways.

I. You must develop a culture that protects its people. v. 1-10 A. Provide a place of protection (1-7). 1. It involves a safe environment. 2. It requires an accessible location. B. Partake in God’s blessings through obedience (8-10). 1. Strive to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010

Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2010

Like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, often He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there.

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? I feel as if a flood of memories from the last 10 years is sweeping over me, and like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational