Sermons on Secret Disciplines:

The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001

We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Targets For Fear Or Blessing?

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 26, 2001

As God’s children are we receiving the fears of this world or the blessings of God?

Are we a target for fear or blessings? Psalm 37:1-11 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2 For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001

Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10, Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duty Calls-Expected

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2001

A sermon for the 18 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Luke 17:5-10 Duty Calls-Expected!!   5* The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6* And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, ’Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Heart Condition (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 4, 2001

Many Christians need a heart transplant, they are weak and feeble, and need God to bring a new strength to their lives.

Title: A Heart Condition Text: Ezekiel 11:19 Intro: Whenever you think of someone having a heart condition, you think of a person that is feeble, that has no strength, and the least bit of excitement could cause them to die. There are Christians today that are in need of a heart transplant. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Footholds

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 9, 2001

The progression of satanic footholds.

Footholds Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:25-32 25 Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. 26 "Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corinth: A Church Gone Wrong

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

When a church refuses to recognize and deal with internal sin, they will fall into error.

CORINTH: A CHURCH GONE WRONG ( 1Cor. 5:1-13) I. HER REPUTATION (v. 1) A. Widespread It seems that even those outside the church knew about this problem. B. Well-known It seems that nobody even tried to hide what was going on. C. Worldly This church allowed sin within its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Need To Know To Grow Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Mar 2, 2006

Spiritual growth, knowing Christ

What You Need to Know to Grow Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction: Somewhere up in the north east, on an Ivey League campus, was a young man, who had experienced “infantile paralysis” at a very young age. He was destined to live his life on crutches. Even though his crutch dependent destiny was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

America 935 B. C.

Contributed by Larry Moore on Mar 11, 2006

A comparison of America today with Isaiah 3:1-26.

America 935 B.C. Isaiah 3:1-26 You don’t have to tell me. I know that America didn’t exist in 935 B.C., but she sure was described. In the chapter of Isaiah that we’re going to look at today he’s talking to and about Israel. But when we look at the circumstances that are described it could just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Metathesis Place Series

Contributed by Tim Grant on Mar 11, 2006

The description of a "Nowhere Between Two Somewhere’s".

Metathesis Place I want to talk about some thoughts I have had over the years about a “Metathesis Place”. It is necessary that we have an understanding of the dynamics and the mechanics that govern and promote change! It seems to me as though sometimes God changes the order of things… even ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 12, 2006

Even though it seems obvious that life is not fair, most of us get very excited when we get the dirty end of the stick. This one is about what Jesus has to say on the issue.

12, March 2006 Dakota Community Church That’s Not Fair One of the things that we are almost all highly developed in is the awareness of what is fair or unfair about life around us. Those with children will recognize one of the first and loudest whines is, “Hey, that’s not fair!” We try very hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Christian Solitude Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006

The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: *other