Sermons on Sharing The Light:

What Can You Give?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 9, 2006

The most precious thing we can give to Christ Jesus is the one thing we are most reluctant to give. Ourselves!

Mark 8: 31 – 38 – What Can I Give You? Intro: I remember a number of years ago watching a television program called “What’s My Line?” --- The program was in black and white, so that tells you how long ago it was. The whole premise of the show was a panel of celebrities tried to guess the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Show Our Thankfulness To God

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006

To show our thanfulness to God, we should Ponder His Greatness, Prepare our hearts for His entrance, Practice His Teachings, and Proclaim His messaage to others.

Intro: At a Thanksgiving dinner table, the youngest member of the group (age 4) volunteered to say the blessing. It went as follows: "God is great, God is good...LET US THANK HIM! Amen." While some would argue that she forgot part of the blessing, the impact of that prayer penetrated the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sending Forth Missionaries

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 25, 2006

I believe in supporting missions.

SENDING FORTH MISSIONARIES Acts 13:1-5 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.2 As they ministered to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Giving The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This message is a call to evangelism.

“GIVING THE GREATEST GIFT” Isaiah 43:1-13 INTRO – (Craig’s "Operation Christmas Child" testimony) “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” Is this how you are living your life? Are you living your life for Christ in such a way as to leave a lasting legacy? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

U Getta Line, I'll Getta A Pole Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

The Lord’s call to be fishers of men.

U GETTA A LINE, I’LL GETTA POLE Matthew 4:18-25 DO YOU REMEMBER THAT OLD SONG “U GETTA A LINE I’LL GETTA POLE AND WE DOWN TO THE CRAWDAD HOLE”? IT’S ONE OF THOSE SONGS THAT GETS IN YOUR HEAD & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ardor

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jul 10, 2004

Por un momento quiero que coloques tu mano sobre tu frente y determines si tienes fiebre o no. Si todo esta en orden la temperatura de tu cuerpo debe ser normal. Así acontece con la mayoría de las vidas y aun creyentes. Si todo se ve o se siente normal se

Introducción: Por un momento quiero que coloques tu mano sobre tu frente y determines si tienes fiebre o no. Si todo esta en orden la temperatura de tu cuerpo debe ser normal. Así acontece con la mayoría de las vidas y aun creyentes. Si todo se ve o se siente normal se asume que todo esta bien que ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Such As I Have

Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2004

We need a fresh infilling of the power of the Holy Ghost if we are going to have anything to give to a lost and dying world.

SUCH AS I HAVE… by Pastor James May There are so many times when we feel inadequate to the task that God has set before us. How often do we find ourselves at a loss for words in times of tragedy? How many times do we feel absolutely helpless in the face of overwhelming grief in the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 13, 2004

Does our Christian life present the non Christian community with an example that causes them to decide in favor of becoming a Christian?

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 Title: “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That’s a pretty personal question, but one that every one of us ought to answer. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dead Man's Bones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 19, 2004

If we are walking into the power of Christ, when a lost man comes into our presence, we ought to bring to them into the knowledge of the resurrection power of Christ.

Title “Dead Man’s Bones” Introduction: It is sad to note that when Elisha died, there was no one standing there to pass on his mantle to. Who would be the next "man of God" to stand up against the enemy? What happens when the righteous man dies… The kingdom falls into sin and defeat. Once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Missions

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 24, 2004

Why we support missions work

The Importance of Missions Jeff Hughes – September 28, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Over the past few months, we have been looking at the spread of the gospel; and if you’ve been here a couple of weeks, and you’ve been listening, you’ll know that God didn’t just start a big ad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 28, 2004

Jesus is labeled as rebellious Jew, crazy man, evil demon possessed and mere human. Will you choose one of these labels? The Lord wants you to engage Him in order to find out for yourself.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Who Is Jesus to You? Mark 3:1-35 Pastor Tom Fuller It’s said that “no good deed goes unpunished.” Do you ever find that to be true? I do. I remember one time long ago now, that I was trying to be a peacemaker in the midst of a tense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

They Need Not Depart

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 31, 2004

Why do people depart? Outline to use as the Lord directs

“They Need Not Depart” Matthew 14:15-16 It is not often that I ask you to look at just a phrase of a verse. I think it is very important that we look at the whole text and ask the Lord to speak to our hearts, but I was struck with a thought about this little phrase and I want to look at it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Go Home And Tell

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 3, 2004

A look at the person that we’ve come to know as Legion because he was possessed by so many demons

Go Home And Tell Thy Friends Mark 5:19, Mark 5:1-20 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Intro. Homecoming, here was a man told to go home to his friends and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 15, 2004

We were founded as a GOSPEL church in 1815, and -- praise God! -- we still are. But how can we best know, understand and share the Gospel? Here’s how...

The records of Colosse Baptist Church show that on Aug. 22 and 23 Colosse will turn 189 years old -- Begin our 190th year as a church But the records also show it almost would not have been From our 150th Anniversary Booklet, Chap. 1, "Organization of the Colosse Church" "On Sunday, June 15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist