Sermons on Signs Following:

Part 6 - Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 6 of our series looks at how sometimes the giants in our lives can be ourselves. We will look at the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

They Must be Giants 6 – Our Flesh Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Perfect Proclamation

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 25, 2007

Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. The Gospel is liberty and freedom, don’t bog down in perfectionism.

Title: Proper Proclamation of Perfect Peace Text: 1 Corinthians 11.20-22 MP: Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. Sub: The Gospel is liberty and freedom. Our only role is to get the reminders right. SO: Communion Outline: 1. Kirghiz Proclamation of Communism 2. The Beauty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fields Are White Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 27, 2007

We must create a thirst in others before we offer them the life giving water. This message will give a three part method for creating thirst.

Introduction: I. The closing point of last Sunday’s sermon was, “Sometimes We Must Create A Thirst, Before We Offer Water.” A. Perhaps as you heard that, one of your questions might well have been, “But just how am I supposed to do that.” B. How do I make people thirsty for the water that only ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Spring Of Persistent Public Love

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

Marking the Two-Hundredth Anniversary of the Abolition of Legal Slave Trading in Britain

The title of this message is long and full of historical significance: “The Spring of Persistent Public Love, Marking the Two-Hundredth Anniversary of the Abolition of Legal Slave Trading in Britain: A Sermon on Martin Luther King Weekend.” I hope to weave together three things: 1) a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

A look at the lukewarm church of Laodicea. Are we a lukewarm church?

A Lukewarm Church Introduction: A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons In Love Pt. 2

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 5, 2007

More lessons from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 2 Lesson #4- Love Requires Maintenance- 5:9-6:9 - Communication 1. Genuine love 2. Learn to listen 3. Know your mate 4. Speak the right language The 5 Love Languages - Service ? How can I serve you better? - Sacrifice ? What am I willing to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007

We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Wealth leads us to illusions wherein we lose sight of God; poverty leads us to spiritual disease. Pray for enough to satisfy real needs and to be able to give for others.

You don’t have to raise your hands on this one. But I do wonder how many of you spent some time this week fantasizing about that Powerball lottery. What would you have done with $250,000,000? What dreams would you have indulged? What unthinkable thoughts did you think? Well, now, I, being a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leaders - Evangelists

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 19, 2007

What it takes to build an Evangelistic church. This is part of cooperative mini-series on servant leaders. All of the messages were based on Eph 4:11-16

Name one Miss America winner Name three Academy Award winners Name the five wealthiest people in the world Name five Heisman Trophy Winners Name five winners of the Nobel Prize Name five World Series winners As you reflect on these questions you quickly realize that very few people would know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look At The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 27, 2007

As we look at the Lamb and see Him taking sin away, as we see Him dying in our place, we ought not to hold on to that which He came to take away.

Look at The Lamb: John 1:29-36 Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 1: Today, there are lots of people claiming to be “awakened.” There are lots of gurus claiming to be “enlightened”, that is to be spiritually aware, to be spiritually illuminated. One man claims that he has had a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beauty That Can't Be Bought Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

This message explores the God given desire to be beautiful. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

(“Beautiful” Music Video by Christina Aguilera) In her song, appropriately titled “Beautiful”, Christina Aguilera sings all the right words: Now and then, I get insecure From all the pain, I’m so ashamed But I am beautiful no matter what they say Words can’t bring me down I am beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus The Teacher Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2007

Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever taught. In this sermon we discuss what made Him such a great teacher, and what His teachings will do for our lives.

A. Did you hear the story about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? 1. She pulled while he pushed and the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. Finally, after the second boot was on, and she had worked up a sweat, the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank You, Lord!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007

Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ