Sermons on Security:

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

A Lifestyle Characterized By Law Or Grace?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

People living by grace share many qualities with Jesus Christ who accepted all people everywhere * People living by grace are tolerant of others * People living by grace are forgiving * People living by grace see the law as a school master useful for b

A person living according to lawful orientations looks for guidelines to order everyones’ actions * A person living by the law is quick to judge others’ by his own rigid standards * A person living by the law often lacks love * A person living by the law is proud of his own accomplishments and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Opposed, Neutral Or Favourable?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. Whe

1. In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. When Peter spoke to the Sanhedrin he knew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through Philippians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Philippians

PHILIPPIANS - Exultation INTRODUCTION: Philippians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul from his Roman jail. It is an expression of joy in the midst of adversity. It has been called his “love letter” to the Church at Philippi, and is among the most intimate of all his Letters. I. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of The Father

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 14, 2002

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family.

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family. If the father is godly, the family will tend to be godly. If the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In God's Promises

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

Sermon that shows how our eternal destiny is based on the Promises of God.

Trusting in God’s Promises Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: Life has taught us that “promises are made to be broken.” For this reason we have learned to take most of them with a grain of salt. Yet the Christian faith calls us to stake our eternal destinies upon the promises of God. For this reason it ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Sin Abounds Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Where Sin abounds Grace much more Abounds

Northern Kingdom Living: the Experience of Grace Read Romans 5:20-21; what does this verse mean? We find virtual meaning of this verse here in the books of 1 and 2 Kings; In the NK was sin abounding? They were a very sinful people. Independent of God; they looked to idols to secure blessing and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put God First Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything.

The 10 Commandments #1: Put God First Text: Exod. 20:1-3 Thesis: To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything. Introduction: (1) Illustration – In the early 1990’s, several university professors passed out copies of the 10 Commandments to students and asked them to arrange the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thw Worlds Worst Terrorist

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

We are involved in a war. It is a war against terrorism. This a look at the true source of terrorism?

Introduction: We are in a war! We may not be carrying a weapon physically, but we are armed none the less. The battles that are being fought around the world are part of an ongoing war against evil. President Bush was right on when He stated that Sadaam Husaan was evil. For the basis of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Malchus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 3, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#6] MALCHUS John 18:10-11 Introduction: Over the last 6 weeks we have looked at people who had been touched by Jesus. We have seen how when Jesus touches our lives we are changed forever; but I want us to see that sometimes Jesus’ influence in our lives is not ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Life Worth?

Contributed by Wade Lewis on Jan 6, 2004

This sermon asks believers to take stock of the value of their lives in relation to the coming judgement of believers when Christ returns.

TEXT: II Corinthians 5:9-10 TITLE: What is your life worth? Theme: The believer’s final reckoning with the Lord. Proposition: Even though the believers security is final upon death, our lives will still be judged at the judgment seat of Christ. Interrogative: How much would Christ say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

ATTITUDE (Part 2) Hosea 2:14-23 In our last study we looked at the attitude of unfaithfulness. Basically the problem is putting ourselves first. Like Jeroboam, Jehu and Gomer we seek after our own interests and ignore or distort God in the process. What are the symptoms? We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23, Exodus 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Observing The Ordinances

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 20, 2003

This message deals with both Communion and Baptism.

INTRODUCTION We believe, as a New Testament Church, that there are two ordinances that God gave to the Church to observe. Both of them are mentioned in the text today as being practiced by the first Church at Jerusalem. They are baptism (41) and the Lord’s Supper (42, 46). Likewise we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Friend, You Are Not Trapped

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 26, 2002

Advent Alertness means to see the power of God behind our weaknesses and failures and let Him take control of our life.

The figure of the watchman in the parable of Mark 13.33-37, who waits alertly for the return of the master, reveals the true task of a christian. Our life is compared to a house with its watchman. The watchman guards the house and lets in only the members of the house and those who are welcome to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:5, Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Big Plans, Broken Dreams And A Bruised Spirit

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002

What do you do when apparant failure strikes. Learn from Moses example.

BIG PLANS, BROKEN DREAMS, BRUISED SPIRIT Psalm 119:67,71 “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I may learn your decrees”. Exodus 2:11-25. Moses had Big Plans – v11-14a. A heart to rescue his people. The vision and burden came ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational