Sermons on Rose Tinted Glasses:

When Jesus Asks You To Do The Impossible Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 24, 2009

Jesus asked the apostles to do the impossible when He told them to feed the 5000 with five small loaves and two fishes. What did they have to do to accomplish this task? What should you do when Jesus asks you to do the "impossible?"

WHEN JESUS ASKS YOU TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE Text: Mark 6:30 – 44 Have you ever been asked to do the impossible by someone? Maybe you’ve been asked to complete a project in just a fraction of the time that would actually take. Or maybe you’ve needed to make $50 stretch over a week and a half. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Christianity And Religion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 14, 2009

On the road to Damascus, Saul learned the difference between Christianity and religion.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGION Text: Acts 9:1 – 9 Introduction: • Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? (answer later) • How many of you are currently in a “relationship?” • Picture of my wife o Began dating May 1, 1988 o Married August 4, 1989 • I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Adoption

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 21, 2009

Paul explains the doctrine of adoption to the Galatians.

THE DOCTRINE OF ADOPTION Text: Galatians 4:1 – 7 Introduction: • Before and after commercials: weight loss, wrinkle cream, exercise equipment, teeth whitening • Galatians were Gentile believers that had given lives to the Lord, but had been falsely taught that they had to observe Jewish laws ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Remember About Satan And His Helpers

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 24, 2009

In the midst of an attack by satan and his forces, we need to remember three things.

THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SATAN AND HIS HELPERS Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 12 Introduction: • Sunday morning March 29, I made a statement – “we are under attack” • In past 6 months: o Dealt with a crime spree in church neighborhood and my neighborhood o Deaths of loved ones o Family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Duties Of Children And Parents

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009

The Bible has a lot to say about families. This scripture in Ephesians reveals that parents and children both have responsibilities.

DUTIES OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: According to a survey by the Ladies Home Journal: o About a third of all mothers spend ten or more hours per day with their children; another 47 percent devote four to nine hours daily. Eighty-two percent consider at least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The One, The Only

Contributed by Kelly Rose on Oct 18, 2000

Thot - Have you decided which way to go? Life is full of choices and decisions.

Thot - Have you decided which way to go? Life is full of choices and decisions. Everyday we are called on to choose about all sorts of subjects. Today is another day of decision. Intro A quick review - Jesus feeds 5000! The next morning - What a dinner, now feed us breakfast. Jesus Teaches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-69

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend.

Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend. 1. A true friend loves you no matter what. (Proverbs 17:17) a. His love is unconditional. b. His love is in spite of your faults and failures. c. Jesus is the model. (Romans 5:6-8) 2. A true friend tells you the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

The apostle Paul expounds upon a Christians freedom in his epistle to the Galatians.

Four basic observations concerning the Christian’s freedom: 1. You’ve been set free -- don’t turn back. (Galatians 5:1) a. Paul’s readers were freed from the bondage of the law. (Galatians 5:2-4) b. As Christians we are freed from the bondage of sin. (Romans 8:1-4) c. We are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Attitudes Developed Through Feetwashing And Communion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

There are several things that Christians can learn by participating in feetwashing and communion. Here are seven.

Seven attitudes that are developed through feetwashing and communion: 1. Feetwashing. (John 13:1-17) a. Service. (John 13:5; Matthew 20:25-28) b. Humility. (John 13:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11) c. Obedience. (John 13:12-17; Luke 5:1-11) 2. Communion. (1 Corinthians 11:20-34) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Sin

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 29, 2004

This sermon traces the process of sin as seen through the matter of David and Bathsheba.

THE PROCESS OF SIN Text: James 1:13-15 I. Lust A. Comes in Different Forms (1 John 2:15,16) B. Results in Temptation (James 1:14) C. 2 Samuel 11:1, 2 II. Sin A. Always Leads to More Sin • 2 Samuel 11:4 o Lust -> adultery -> deceit -> causing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Messiah

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012

Just as Simeon awoke every morning asking, "Is this the day that I will see the Messiah?" we should live every day looking for Jesus to return.

LOOKING FOR THE MESSIAH Text: Luke 2:21 – 40 Show powerpoint of Tonya’s baby ultrasound. Let me introduce you to the newest Campbell child. Although a name hasn’t been decided yet, Remy, Hadley, and Hannah are among the possibilities. We know that she is a girl, even though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Committed: Peter And John - Committed To Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 11, 2012

Peter and John were committed to sharing the Gospel, and thousands were saved.

COMMITTED: PETER AND JOHN – COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 3, 4 Just before Jesus ascended up to Heaven after His resurrection, He gave the disciples some instructions. In what has come to be known as the “great commission,” Jesus ordered the disciples to go and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call On God

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 17, 2010

God wants us to call on Him when we are in trouble.

CALL ON GOD Text: Psalm 55:16 Who brought their cell phone tonight? Americans love their cell phones. Remember when phones were just for calling people? Now you can take pictures and movies with your cell phone, you can play games on your cell phone, or even use it to surf the net. For young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 6, 2010

There are five important principles for us to learn from the Parable of the Wedding Feast.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST Text: Matthew 22:1 – 14 Have you ever received an invitation to a party or celebration? The first invitation that I remember receiving was for a birthday party when I was in the seventh grade. Over the years, I have been invited to graduations, weddings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist