Sermons on Riddle Of Life:

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

I Am Debtor

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

In this letter written by Paul to the Christians at Rome he begins by giving a description of himself. A debtor.

Text Verse: Romans 1:14 (Romans 1:14) "I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." Introduction: In this letter written by Paul to the Christians at Rome he begins by giving a description of himself. (Romans 1:1) "Paul, a servant of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on May 2, 2001

How to grow a church by presenting the things not to do.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Hand Is With Us Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on May 30, 2001

a sermon based on the popular book: The Prayer of Jabez.

Moving from Pain to His Presence with Passion 5-His Hand is With Me 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 20 May 2001 Do you know what the most popular book in the country is? Yes, that’s right, The Prayer of Jabez. The most we know about this Old Testament character is found in two verses in 1 Chronicles 4: Jabez ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sceva Boys

Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 15, 2001

When you call upon the name Jesus call on him from personal experience.

ACTS 19:13-20 13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. 14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. 15 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 24, 2001

The fourth and final lesson in the series Walking on Water based on Matthew 14.

THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 14:30-32 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the most common command in Scripture? It is not for us to be more loving, even though that may be the core of God’s desire for human. It is not about pride, even though that is the root of mankind’s fallenness. It is not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adam Could Communicate With Animals Series

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 4, 2001

Answer to a question could Adam and Eve converse with the animals as we now converse with each other.

Sunday 03/04/01 6:00 P. M. Service Intro: The question before us is this, was man able to intelligibly speak with the animals in the garden prior to the fall. Thus we must look to Genesis 1:26 - 28, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On Y2k

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

A warning against date setting.

Reflecting On Y2K Well, I am here just a few hours away from the end of the dreaded Y2K. There were so many wild predictions from the secular world as well as from many "preachers" that it seemed impossible that we would have made it this far. Unless Christ returns and the world falls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Woodworking And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

New meaning for the phrase "bonds of matrimony."

Woodworking and Marriage 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. KJV Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leading God's Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

The right response to God’s call

In a few moments, we are going to ordain and install new deacons and elders in our church. This is a very appropriate passage for this occasion. For this is a first passage in Luke of Jesus calling forth leadership – particular people to follow him in a specific way. And looking at Peter and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wedding Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Genesis 2:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I - That I Might Know Him Series Series

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001

Was Jesus capable of sinning?

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I Beware Ye Simple Ones John 1:14 states that " . . .the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. . ." Please do not mistake, as some have, thinking that the word "flesh" in this verse carries the connotation of "carnal." The Word was made flesh--but never carnal! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tighten The Cap Back On The Bottle

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon helps one to see the need to draw back close to the Lord!

TIGHTEN THE CAP BACK ON THE BOTTLE ECCLESTIASTES 10:1 (1) Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. I would like to start off my sermon tonight by telling you a story of my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1

Denomination: Baptist