Sermons on Selfless Prayers:

Seven Dips In A Dirty River

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 16, 2004

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE MANY CONDITONS OF NAAMAN, THE MISTAKEN CONCEPTION OF NAAMAN, AND THE MARVELOUS CURE OF NAAMAN.

SEVEN DIPS IN A DIRTY RIVER 2 KINGS 5:1-15 In the 1780s, Ben Franklin and the Duke of Orleans sent up a hot air balloon over France. As it descended into a farmer’s field, people rushed at it with sticks, pitch-forks and clubs. They attacked it in a frenzy and beat it, certain it was the moon, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Question About Compassion Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Jesus asked several questions in the gospels, these probing questions were meant to help us discover many aspects about the Christian Faith, today we will look at a question regarding compassion as we look at the example of the good samaritan

INTRODUCTION, At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY. She parked her car in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the walk to her second floor apartment some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - Iii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

The third in the series. Everyone wants to be blessed by God. A search of the Psalms shows us instructions from God on how to receive His blessings.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – III INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series. Last time, we traveled through the Psalms and found 5 ways that God will “bless” you: 1.- If You TRUST Him - Psalm 2:12 – “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

The Kingdom of God from Acts 1

Acts 1:1-2, “1Dear Theophilus:In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.” Luke here is reiterating everything he already said in Luke. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Search For True Happiness

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004

The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2004

We fall prey to the distorions of false prophets when: 1. We do not take evil seriously. 2. We do not take truth seriously. 3. We do not take doctrine seriously.

The Wichita Eagle newspaper recently ran an interesting story. There was a pond in the middle of a housing development that was kept stocked with fish. Evidently, a child had thrown a toy basketball and it rolled into the pond. One of the residents saw the ball bouncing around in a strange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons Learned Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2. 3 Keys To Unlocking True Worship Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 3, 2004

3 principles found in God’s word for how to unlock deeper experiences of worship in your life.

The Heart of Worship 2. 3 Keys to Unlocking True Worship Don Jaques July 31/Aug 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been underwhelmed? You know what I mean, you hear a huge buildup for some big event or some great place only to find out it’s not what everyone said it should be. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Heart Of The Matter It Is Really A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 3, 2004

Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus.

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER IT’S REALLY A MATTER OF THE HEART LUKE 7:36-50 CPS: Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus. Introduction Today we are beginning our August emphasis: Finding soul satisfaction in God. Deep down we all want to be satisfied—content. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

"Are You Ready For The Rapture?"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 6, 2004

Jesus will come ... He will come quickly ... we have a responsibility while we wait ... we are to look for Him with eager anticipation.

“Are You Ready For The Rapture?” INTRODUCTION: I begin this morning a SERIES on “The Rapture”. In the weeks ahead we will take a look at “The Signs of His Coming” … “What Jesus Expects Us To Do Until He Comes” … “What It Will Be Like For The SAVED/LOST Immediately After The Rapture”. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Drinking Out Of The Fish Pond? Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 9, 2004

This sermon confronts the audience with the issue of seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than a relationship with God.

Are You Drinking Out of The Fish Pond? Jeremiah 2:1-13 Purpose: To cause people to realize if they are seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than God. . INTRODUCTION: You are on vacation in the mountains of north Georgia. You have decided to walk a mountain trail at the state park. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002

A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002

Our armed service veterans need to be honored as well as our veterans of faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- Gen. Sherman once said, "You don’t know the horrible aspects of war. I’ve been through two wars and I know. I’ve seen cities and homes in ashes. I’ve seen thousands of men lying on the ground, their dead faces looking up at the skies. I tell you, war is hell!" I don’t mean to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends-- Who Needs Them

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 14, 2002

Principles for true friendships

Friends. Who needs them? by Randy Croft It’s one of the most popular TV programs on right now...has been for years. NBC--Thursday nights. Hey, you have to laundry at a laundromat, go on Thursday nights, because the place will be empty. 25 million households will be tuned into Seinfield, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational