Sermons on Serving God Or Not:

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Bitter Pill To Swallow Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY

BIG IDEA: CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY INTRODUCTION: cf. son Steve hates to swallow pills I. (:1-3) CAPTIVITY IS A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW A. Because of Memories of Lost Glory “By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does Sound Doctrine Look Like When It Is All Dressed And On Display? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT

BIG IDEA: THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT (:1) INTRODUCTION A. Responsibility of the Spiritual Leaders to Instruct in Appropriate Conduct "But as for you, speak the things" B. Key: Only Certain Conduct ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words From The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004

This is the second sermon on the words of Jesus on the cross. This is a salvation message.

Text: Luke 23:39- 43 Title Words From the Cross # 2 Sub Title: Salvation It is no mistake that Christ died in the manner that he did. A. It is not a salvation of coincidence or chance. Isaiah 53:12 Mark 8:31 Luke 19:10 Revelation 5:6 Galatians 4:4 John 8:38 John 5:30 John 3:16 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Church Of God

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met" Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004

When a need for authentic worship is needed, one can find and discover the biblical answer to real worship in the following principles!

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met..." Mark 11:1-10 Introduction I. Isn’t it funny the words we use to describe what we think is real worship? When standing next to the copy machine at work we might be tempted to say to someone as we describe how the worship service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 19, 2005

This sermon reminds us that when given the choice between good and evil, we will naturally pick that which is evil.

The text this morning brings before us the most tragic choice in human history. We are a people who are constantly inundated with choices and their aftermath. Wrong choices have dismantled and destroyed many lives. It matters not where we come from or where we are in life; each of us must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

What good is it to be concerned; what good is it to be broken; what good is it to fast and pray; what good is it to survey the ruins; what good is it to ask the people to work if you’re not going to build?

Working Together Nehemiah 3 They started building! Can you imagine what would have happened if instead of building they: Talked about building? Wrote books about building? Critiqued Nehemiah’s proposal of building? Formed various committees to investigate the possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quiet Time

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

How do I balance activity with solitude?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. - (Keith L. Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005

There are at least 4 things the cross did for Simon.

“Simon of Cyrene” Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 9-18-2005 Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

Losing To Win!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Dec 27, 2006

Here’s a thought - in order to be a true winner - shouldn’t we have to also be a loser?

In a previous message, I shared how God showed me that we are called to be winners at all times. But, here’s a thought. This is something I’ve been pondering lately – in order to truly be a winner in Christ – shouldn’t we also have to be a loser? Look at Matthew 10:38-42: Jesus said, “…he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-42

Meditation On Psalm 27

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The Psalmist stikes a note of confidence in this lovely Psalm

PSALM 27 1. THE CONFIDENCE The Psalmist first sounds forth his sure confidence in his God, 1-3, 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation¡Xwhom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life¡Xof whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, {Or to slander me} ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Altar Call

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Oct 26, 2006

Turn from your evil ways

Turning From Death by Gerald Van Horn Ezekiel 33:11 “Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, oh house of Israel?” Our text is addressed to the house of Israel but I would like to take the liberty and apply it everyone. The most difficult thing to do sometime is to turn. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Be A Reconciler Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

Describes the necessary steps to be a peacemaker as described in the beatitudes.

LEARNING TO BE A RECONCILER REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELATIONSHIPS. I. RESOLVE TO FOLLOW CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN SET IN THE BEATITUDES. Matthew 5:3-12 In humility recognize your spiritual bankruptcy. Mat 5:3; Rom 3:9-20. Have remorse about your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Challenge Part I Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

We can never grow beyond our character...

The Character Challenge (Part 1) Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 28, 2004 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Investment In Every Family

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jul 14, 2003

Relevant message of our time.

<PRE> Business oriented people know well the great value of investment. They are on the look out for investment opportunities that would yield profitable returns. They set goals and sharpen their vision through their philosophies of life. They have the capacity to motivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-31, Deuteronomy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist