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A True Friend

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003

A TRUE FRIEND

A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Easter Message

John 19:28-30 28Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, ¡§I am thirsty.¡¨„T 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ¡§It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sit We Here Until We Die?

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 22, 2001

About making right choices

WHY SIT WE HERE UNTIL WE DIE? (II KINGS 7:3-9) INTRO: THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND QUESTIONS ASKED BY MAN IN THE BIBLE. THIS IS SO, BECAUSE PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIEF OF TIME. MANS GREATEST NEED IS TO RECOGNIZE HIS POSITION (PHYSICALLY THAT HE IS DYING - SPIRITUALLY THAT HE IS SEPARATED ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Hell

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 24, 2004

There are three undeniable biblical truths about hell and they are covered in this message.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HELL Luke 16:19-28 In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe in a literal place called hell! I. IT IS A PLACE OF ETERNAL TORMENT A. The Lies About Hell 1. A place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Doing? Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 15, 2004

The first in a series of messages from 1 & 2 Timothy. "The Purpose Of The Church."

Introduction: The contemporary christian group, Casting Crowns, has recently released a song, "If We Are The Body." It says in that song that if we are the body, why aren’t his hands reaching? I will admit, as a pastor, that it is very easy to get side tracked - especially when it comes to growth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From God

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though they were? This sermon looks at the real elements of Faith.

The Word FROM God Romans 4:17 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Bankrupt

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2008

Shows how the abundance of pleasure can bankrupt the Spirit.

Spiritually Bankrupt Ecclesiastes 2: 1-3 1) I said in mine heart, go to now, I will prove thee with mirth , therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. 2) I said of laughter, it is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 3) I sought in mine heart to give ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In Holiness - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

The Bible clearly mandates that we need to walk in Holiness and it describes for us how we ought to conduct ourselves in light of His will for our lives - Part 2 of 2.

“Walk in Holiness” – Part 2 of 2 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) A. A SEPARATED walk. (vv. 1-2) B. A SANCTIFIED life. (vv. 3-8) Romans 6:22; 2 Corinthians 6:17; 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Peter 3:11; Hebrews 12:14 1. CONFORM to God’s will in sanctification. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Contrast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 10, 2004

If you want to know the heart of the Bible, and the central truth about world history from God’s point of view, you only need to know two people. This section of Scripture shows a contrast between Adam and Christ.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Several years ago Billy Graham preached in St. Petersburg, Russia. During the crusade a very brilliant architect, an atheist, came to hear him. Night after night he listened to the preaching of the gospel. He didn’t make a decision during the crusade. As he thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Hurt Of The Holiday

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

Although Mother’s Day can and should be a joyful celebration, it can for many be a time of great pain.

When we think of holidays like Mother’s Day, we generally think of happy, festive occasions. A day like this produces warm, joyful, and sentimental feelings. But for others there is another aspect to these occasions for some that we don’t often think of: Pain. For many these days can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

A True Friend

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

A TRUE FRIEND

A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Altogether

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

We often hear the expression "He’s needs to get it together" referring to a person not being "on-track" in his life. Paul is an example of really having "it all together".

ALTOGETHER Acts 26:29 In today’s world we often hear people say: “he’s got it together” or “he needs to get it together”. Paul had it “altogether” because: I. He was genuinely converted: “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:29

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2006

Psalm 100 encourages not only to celebrate and worship God for what God has done, but also for who God is.

Psalm 100:1-5 “Celebrate” INTRODUCTION The writer of Ecclesiastes observes that there are times to grieve and times to celebrate. Today is a day to celebrate. We have a great deal to celebrate. • Today is our second anniversary of launching our worship service. • Hundreds of people have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Praise

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 8, 2011

Don't just get what you want an run,return to praise.

Return to praise scripture;Luke17:11-19 Luke17:12 You must be somewhere that you can meet Christ. The first meeting will be outside of that city when Jesus passes by. You must be fed up with the life of separation by sin. There may be others there that appear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal