Sermons on Series Heavenly Messages:

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 21, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of Believer’s Baptism.

TEXT: Romans 6:1-14 ETS: The Apostle Paul illustrates the realities of salvation through the symbolism of Christian baptism. ESS: Believers are to live out the new life that Christ has given to them. OSS: Believers will commit to live out the life pictured in their baptism. PQ: What is the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Soldier In The House

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 20, 2001

A message calling all Soldiers of the Lord into service.

IS THERE A SOLDIER IN THE HOUSE Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-5 A new day. A new start. Decision time for some. I had reached a point of unlimited potential in ministry – had a beautiful family, a good church, all was well and the I was awakened by a naysayer at a conference. I remember 2 years ago as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Not?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message to encourage people to look at the limitless of God.

Why Not? Ephesians 3:20-21 (August 26, 2001) Introduction Our time this morning will be centered on just a two-verse passage. But these two verses are filled with a ton of encouragement. The verses are sort of tacked on to the end of some words from Paul who tells the Ephesians how he is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Judge Not - The Issue Of Tolerance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A message describing how we are to view "tolerance."

“Judge Not”- The Issue of Tolerance Matthew 7:1-2, John 8 March, 2000 Introduction A few years back I had to take a second job stocking groceries. During one shift I was able to strike up a conversation with one of my co-workers that eventually drifted to the subject of the recently deceased ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2001

A message on settling the issue of an authentic relationship with God.

"Wrestling With God" Genesis 32.27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, trying to grow physically. We all struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:27, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

All

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This message looks at some "All(s)" in the Bible.

"ALL" Text: 1 John 1:17 Introduction: -I want us to look at some of the "All"s in the Bible. -The word "All" only consists of three letters. -"All" means everyone, no exceptions. -"All" is a little word in comparison to some words in the English language. -At first glance, we might consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 17, 2001

This message examines the partners, purpose, and protection of marriage.

"Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks" Text: Proverbs 22:28 & 23:10 Intro: -God repeats almost the same exact statement. -When He does this placing an emphasis on the subject matter. -In other words the particular subject is very important to Him. *Ancient = Old, that happened or existed in former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And How To Get There

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This is an evangelistic message designed to reach the unsaved person.

Scripture: John 14:1 - Title: “Heaven and How To Get There!” Introduction: When Charles Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was a young man he admittedly was very sectarian & very judgmental. He thought he & the people who agreed with him were the only ones going to heaven. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Paradox Of The Cross

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Outreach message describing our value to God

Introduction (title slide) Everyone wants a good deal, but what’s a good deal for one person may not be such a good deal for another. Whenever I fly, I like to read “Sky Mall” magazine , the mail-order catalog that is found in the seat pocket in front of your seat. This magazine contains some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And They Remembered His Words

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 23, 2000

This message emphasizes the need of remembering the teachings of Christ.

“And They Remembered HIS Words” Luke 24:1-8 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text: Lk. 24:1-8 B. Have YOU ever had someone tell you something, but you forgot about it until a particular event occurred in your life? C. My wife gets after me all of the time because I am so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For The Revolution

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 14, 2003

This message is about the life-changing gift of salvation.

Get Ready for the Revolution Scripture "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ’A voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is God?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message about the Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience of God.

HOW BIG IS GOD? Isaiah 66:1 INTRO: “How Big is God?” The song writer, Doris Akers, asked and then attempted to answer that question in a song. Akers compared God’s bigness to the mightiest ocean, the tallest of trees, the broadest of rivers, the deepest of seas, and the highest of mountains. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Increase Your Joy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on the joy found in living a Christian life.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR JOY Philippians 1:1-11 INTRO: The word fellowship seems to mean many things to different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. After all, a good Bible word like fellowship needs to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pioneers Wanted

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message about having joy in the Christian life.

PIONEERS WANTED Philippians 1:12-26 INTRO: More than anything else, Paul’s desire as a missionary was to preach the Gospel in Rome. Rome was the key city of Paul’s day. If he could conquer it for Christ, it would mean reaching millions with the message of salvation. Paul wanted to go to Rome as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist